Culiacan, Mexico - His hometown fans came out to see Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. during a public workout. Photos Rafael Soto/Zanfer Promotions.
"It always great to feel the support of the fans, specially here at home," said Chavez Jr. who was hosted by the Mayor of Culiacan Héctor Melecio Cuén at City Hall, where the workout was attended by hundreds of fans.
Chavez Jr returns home this Saturday to take on Billy Lyel in the main event of "Top Rank Live" that will be telecast by Fox Deportes in the United States.
Lyel who got into town on Tuesday night is ready to take on the son of the legend
"I know that I am the underdog here, but I have come to win and take full advantage of this great opportunity,' said Lyel..
It will the first time that Chavez Jr. has fought at home since December of 2006.