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Chavez Sr: The Next Great Mexican Champ Will Be Born

Chavez Sr: The Next Great Mexican Champ Will Be Born

Miguel Rivera

•Jun 4, 2011

According to the legendary Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., his son will defeat Sebastian Zbik later tonight to capture the WBC middleweight title at the Staples Center in Los Angeles - and in the process he will become "the new face of Mexican boxing." Many believe the fight involving Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will generate a record rating on Mexican television. Chavez Sr., regarded as the greatest Mexican fighter of all-time, expects his son to carry the torch for the next generation of Mexican boxers.

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CompuBox Analysis: Chavez-Zbik Historical Comparison

CompuBox Analysis: Chavez-Zbik Historical Comparison

CompuBox

•Jun 4, 2011

CompuBox takes a historical look at the statistics of unbeaten middleweights Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Sebastian Zbik. At Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, Chavez will challenge Zbik for his WBC middleweight title. CompuBox analyzes four fights involving Zbik, and seven fights involving Chavez Jr. Chavez threw 20 more punches per round and landed nearly twice as many as Zbik. Chavez's opponents landed 42% of their power punches, but Zbik has limited power.

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Video: Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, Sebastian Zbik Make Weight

Video: Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, Sebastian Zbik Make Weight

BoxingScene Staff

•Jun 3, 2011

Ernest Gabion catches the official weight to the middleweight clash between Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and WBC champion Sebastian Zbik. Watch both boxers make weight.

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Photos/Weights: Chavez Jr. 160, Sebastian Zbik 158.8

Photos/Weights: Chavez Jr. 160, Sebastian Zbik 158.8

Ryan Burton

•Jun 3, 2011

The weights are in for Saturday's big fight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The "Son of a Legend" Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. challenges Sebastian Zbik for the WBC middleweight title. Chavez came in at an even 160-pounds, while the champion was 158.8. Both of them looked in great shape.

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Rubio Backing Chavez Jr., Wants To Fight Him in Mexico

Rubio Backing Chavez Jr., Wants To Fight Him in Mexico

Miguel Rivera

•Jun 3, 2011

WBC #1 ranked middleweight contender, Marco Antonio "Veneno" Rubio, crossed his fingers and said the following - "Let us hope that Julio Cesar Chavez will become the new champion of the World Boxing Council on Saturday. He has everything necessary to take away the title from Sebastian Zbik of Germany."

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Chavez: I Will Be The First Mexican Champ at 160-Pounds

Chavez: I Will Be The First Mexican Champ at 160-Pounds

Ryan Burton

•Jun 2, 2011

Wilshire Grand, Los Angeles, CA - During the pre-fight hype for the middleweight title clash between WBC champion Sebastian Zbik and mandatory challenger Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., some big promises were made.

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Chavez Jr., Freddie Roach, Arum Interview Transcript

Chavez Jr., Freddie Roach, Arum Interview Transcript

Top Rank

•Jun 1, 2011

Undefeated World Boxing Council (WBC) middleweight champion Sebastian Zbik defends his title against undefeated Julio César Chávez, Jr. in the main event of “The Son Also Rises,” this Saturday night at STAPLES Center. The fight will be televised live on HBO, beginning at 10 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast.)

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Photos: More Chavez-Zbik Press Conference Shots

Photos: More Chavez-Zbik Press Conference Shots

Boxing Photos

•Jun 1, 2011

Los Angeles, CA - Respectful, but confident to going out with the win and motivated to star in a big role on television and a high-profile event for the immediate future of boxing in the middleweight division - undefeated world champion, Sebastian Zbik, and the son of the legend, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. - were the faces at the final press conference that Top Rank presents on Saturday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Photo: Chavez Jr, Zbik Face To Face at Final Presser

Photo: Chavez Jr, Zbik Face To Face at Final Presser

Boxing Photos

•Jun 1, 2011

Los Angeles,Ca. --- (L-R) Unbeaten WBC Middleweight Champion Sebastian Zbik of Germany and #1 contender Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. ,Culiacan,Mexico pose during the final press conference Wednesday in Los Angeles for their upcoming WBC World Middleweight title fight. Zbik vs Chavez Jr. is promoted by Top Rank in association with Zanfer Promotions, Universum Media Network, Tecate and Staples Center and will take place on Saturday, June 4 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and be televised on HBO Boxing After Dark. Photos by Chris Farina/Top Rank.

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Chavez Jr. Defends Himself Well Against Tough Questions

Chavez Jr. Defends Himself Well Against Tough Questions

Lem Satterfield

•Jun 1, 2011

Mexican middleweight challenger Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. spent much of Tuesday's national conference call on the defensive, even as the 25-year-old son of the former world champion by the same name vowed to be more offensive-minded during Saturday night's clash of unbeatens opposite WBC champion Sebastian Zbik of Germany at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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