Chavez Fonfara: page 6

Fonfara: Chavez Jr. Made a Big Mistake Taking This!

•Jan 31, 2015

Polish light heavyweight contender Andrzej Fonfara (26-3-1, 15KOs), who nearly derailed WBC champion Adonis Stevenson last year, says Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has made a big mistake by accepting to fight him. Earlier this week, Fonfara officially signed a contract to face Chavez on April 18th. The location for the contest, reportedly taking place at 172-pounds, has not been finalized. Chavez will enter the ring with over a year of inactivity.

Chavez Sr: Fonfara Will Prepare My Son For Carl Froch

Miguel Rivera

•Jan 30, 2015

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has a very tough fight ahead, when he faces Polish light heavyweight contender Andrzej Fonfara on April 18th. Chavez Sr. says the contest is taking place at a catch-weight of 172-pounds at a venue in either Las Vegas or Los Angeles. For Chavez Jr. (48-1-1, 32KO), the fight with Fonfara (26-3, 15KO) will be his first ring appearance in over a year.

Chavez: Arum Can Say 1000 Things, He Won't Stop Me!

Miguel Rivera

•Jan 27, 2015

Former WBC middleweight champion Julio César Chávez Jr. appeared on the program A los Golpes and discussed his upcoming fight with Andrzej Fonfara on April 18th. The fight is taking place at a catch-weight, reportedly at 172-pounds. The location, American/Mexico television networks and venue are still unknown. There is still an ongoing legal fight between Chavez and promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank, who claims the boxer still owes his company one more fight. Chavez, who signed a recent deal with manager Al Haymon, maintains he is a promotional 'free agent.'

Chavez Sr: My Son in Tough, But a Win Brings Carl Froch

Miguel Rivera

•Jan 26, 2015

In the Second Annual Race of Champions to honor "Jose Sulaiman," - legendary Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. discussed the recent developments involving his son, former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (48-1-1, 32KOs), who moves to a catch-weight of 172-pounds to battle Polish contender Andrzej Fonfara (23-3, 15KOs) on April 18th. The location and venue have yet to be revealed.

Chavez Jr. Vows To Battle Arum Over Fonfara Bout

Miguel Rivera

•Jan 21, 2015

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has no intention of backing away from a scheduled return on April 18th against Polish light heavyweight contender Andrzej Fonfara. The fight was announced earlier this week by the Mexican star. Following his announcement, promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank told BoxingScene.com that he would do everything legally possible to prevent the fight. Top Rank and Chavez are currently in a legal dispute over his contract. Chavez, who is now advised by manager Al Haymon, believes he is currently a free agent and Top Rank believe he still owes them one more fight.

Chavez: I Hope To Get Carl Froch After Fonfara Win

Miguel Rivera

•Jan 20, 2015

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (48-1-1, 32 KOs) is delighted to finally have a return date. Earlier today, BoxingScene.com broke the news the Chavez was returning to action on April 18th against Polish light heavyweight Andrzej Fonfara (26-3, 15 knockouts). Chavez had hoped to face Carl Froch for the IBF/WBA 'regular' super middleweight titles on March 28th, but Froch withdrew from those discussions on Monday morning with an elbow injury. There is still a legal battle brewing between Chavez and Top Rank, who believe the boxer still owes them one fight.

Froch: No Hopkins or GGG, I'll Wait For Chavez Jr.

Edward Chaykovsky

•Jan 20, 2015

IBF/WBA 'regular' super middleweight champion Carl Froch, and his promoter Eddie Hearn, are taking a pass on doing a fight with former two-division champion Bernard Hopkins. Instead, they are going to wait for a June fight with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in June. Chavez has finalized a fight with Andrzej Fonfara for April 18th. If he wins, he hopes to face Froch next. There were talks for a Chavez-Froch fight on March 28. The Nottingham fighter withdrew on Monday with an elbow injury.

Bob Arum on Chavez-Fonfara: We'll See Them in Court!

Steve Kim

•Jan 19, 2015

For the better part of a year, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Top Rank have been at odds and currently they are locked in litigation that has kept Chavez Jr. out of the ring since last March (where he defeated Bryan Vera, in their rematch). Since that juncture there was an unsuccessful attempt at making a summer pay-per-view bout with Gennady Golovkin.

Chavez Jr. vs. Fonfara Agreement Reached For April 18

Rick Reeno

•Jan 19, 2015

Promoter Leon Margules of Warriors Boxing has confirmed to BoxingScene.com that a deal was reached for a fight on April 18th between Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (48-1-1, 32KOs) and Andrzej Fonfara (26-3, 15KOs). The weight limit and the location were not disclosed, but it appears the fight is going to take place at a catch-weight between super middleweight and light heavyweight.