By Mark Vester
Mexican legend Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. plans to take over the training of his two undefeated sons, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Omar Chavez. Chavez was unhappy with his son's recent seven month suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Chavez Jr. was suspended for using a diuretic prior to a fight last November. A lot of fighters use diuretics to lose weight. Chavez Jr. was unaware the drug was illegal in the state of Nevada.
While he thinks the suspension is a bit unfair, he also says the punishment will teach his son a lesson to approach his training with a more serious attitude.
"I've also used it, many times, and a lot of fighters use it. However, it's not something that someone uses to exploit the opponent. It's something that helps the body by dehydrating you. So I think the ruling was unfair," Chavez Sr. told The Record.
"He's trying to make the best of this situation. I think that it's helped him realize that things must be done well. He will fight in June. They need a change and I'll be the one to work on it. Most of the time they have not wanted to work with me because they know what I demand and there can be no mistakes with me."
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