Chavez Jr. Wants Duddy, De La Hoya, Stellar Year
By Mark Vester
Junior middleweight prospect Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is on a mission to have a huge year in 2009. He faces Luciano Cuello on Saturday night in Tijuana, Mexico.
Speaking with BoxingScene.com, Chavez told Luis Sandoval that he wants nothing but big fights in 2009.
"I think I'm ready for them now. I hope this year is a big year for me. I look forward to having that type of year where it's the most important year of my career," Chavez said.
"When there is controversy in any fight of mine, I like to clear the record and not only for the fans but for myself. To make sure there are no doubts on who the better fighter is."
Having a legendary father like Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. is both a blessing and a curse. Chavez Jr. is always being measured against his father - especially when he fights in Mexico.
"There is always a little more pressure when I'm fighting there because it's so important for the people. It's very important for me to do well and I want to give them the best performance I can. It's always important to fight in Mexico and to fight well," Chavez Jr. said.
Although he would like to get in the ring with John Duddy, Chavez has one fight on his mind - a revenge bout with Oscar De La Hoya. De La Hoya holds two knockout wins over Chavez Sr. and that alone can create a decent storyline.
"Obviously there is history there with my father but not only because of that but because he was a great champion people want to see it. I get asked about it all the time," Chavez Jr.
At some point, maybe even next year, Chavez may jump not middleweight. He started light but he continues to go and looks to move up a division or two in the future.
"I started at [130/135] because I was 17-years-old. My body was still growing, but now my body is still growing more. As my body matures I think I will go up a little more.
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