Chavez Jr. May Return in Mexico if No Date From Haymon

By Miguel Rivera

In the desperation of not having a return date in the United States, former world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has hinted at the possibility of fighting on a date in September in his native Culiacan, Sinaloa, but said he has nothing firm for now.

Chavez Jr. has not fought since July 2015 due to a series of injuries that prevented him from getting into a ring, but now that he has returned to training he has not been fortunate enough to secure an immediate date and says he is seriously think about fighting in Mexico.

"I'm thinking seriously about fighting in Mexico. The problem here is that there haven't been many dates. There is an option [to fight] in Culiacan, Sinaloa. [My manager] Al Haymon in the end is the one who tells me what we will do but if he does not give me a date soon then I would look to fight at home in September," said Chavez Jr. to ESPN Deportes.

According to Chavez Jr., he's been training with Freddie Roach in California, and gradually gaining pace in his training camp. It was also said that AngelHeredia would be added to his team as the physical trainer.

"I know that some dates have passed because of injuries, but I really do not want to get into the ring if I'm not a hundred percent. I want people to see me at 100%, so I told them I'm ready for the month of September. I hope Haymon tells me the date and if not, then I would propose to have my fight in Mexico," Chavez Jr. added.

Chavez Jr. has not fought on Mexican soil since January 2011, when he picked up a unanimous decision win over Billy Lyell in his native Banorte Stadium in Culiacan. The last nine fights have been made in the United States, including five world championship bouts.

Regarding the opponents for his return, Chavez Jr. said an agreement was made for J'Leon Love, but if he fights in Mexico he could take other alternatives at 168 pounds.