Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico - Bryan Vazquez (25-0, 15KOs) retained his WBA interim-super featherweight title with a ninth round knockout of Jorge Lacierva (41-9-6, 27KOs). Lacierva was game until he was caught with a hard left hook to the body that put him down. He beat the count, but another left hook to the body sent him down for the full count.
Junior middleweight Omar Chavez (28-2, 21KOs) was unable to get revenge on Saturday night in Tijuana, Mexico. The 22-year-old boxer dropped another decision loss to Mexican rival Jorge Paez Jr. (32-4). Chavez lost a ten round majority decision to Paez last December, but this time Paez took a unanimous verdict from the judges. Chavez blames pre-fight leg cramps for affecting him in the ring, and forcing him to often retreat to the ropes where Paez would unload with combinations.
Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico - Jorge Paez Jr. (32-4-1, 19KOs) fought his way to an impressive ten round unanimous decision over Omar Chavez (28-2-1, 21KOs) in a very anticipated junior middleweight rematch between the sons of two legendary Mexican fighters. All three judges saw it 96-94 for Paez.
The weigh-in was held for Saturday's big show at the Municipal Auditorium in Tijuana. For the main attraction, Jorge "Maromerito" Paez (31-4-1, 19 KOs) will take on Omar "Businessman" Chavez (28-1-1, 21 KOs) in a rematch for the International silver super welterweight championship of the World Boxing Council (WBC).
The final press conference was held for Saturday's big show at the Municipal Auditorium in Tijuana. For the main attraction, Jorge "Maromerito" Paez (31-4-1, 19 KOs) will take on Omar "Businessman" Chavez (28-1-1, 21 KOs) in a rematch for the International silver welterweight championship of the World Boxing Council (WBC).
Julio Cesar Chavez is considered the best Mexican fighter of all time. Jorge "Maromero" Paez is considered one of the most charismatic box office sell outs in the history of Mexican boxing. Their sons, Omar and Jorge Jr., met in December 2011. "Maromerito" won a majority decision in a fight full of emotion and quality boxing from both of the young gladiators.
Welterweight/Junior middleweight contender Omar Chavez (28-1-1, 21 KOs) wants to avenge his only career loss, which came against Jorge Paez Jr. (31-4-1, 19 KOs), when they clash on July 21 in Mexico. Chavez is training very hard to redeem himself to the Mexican public. Zanfer will promote the contest and Azteca 7 will televise. 'Maromerito' Paez gave him his first loss in December of last year, in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, by securing a majority decision in a thrilling battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats, and this time Omar hopes for a fight that is even more intense.
Mexicali, BC. - Jorge 'Maromero' Paez is getting ready with everything for a rematch with Omar "Businessman" Chavez on July 21st. Paez Jr. (31-4-1, 19 KOs) and Omar Chavez (28-1-1, 21 KOs) will meet for a second time in a ten round super welterweight fight. The main event will be organized by the Zanfer and transmitted on Azteca 7. They fought in December 2011, resulting in a great fight, where Paez secured a majority decision.
Chavez v. Paez II is ready to go for July 21. Welterweight/Junior middleweight contender Omar Chavez (28-1-1, 21 KOs) wants to avenge his only career loss, which came against Jorge Paez Jr. (31-4-1, 19 KOs), on the July date at a venue to be determined.
Welterweight/junior middleweight contender Omar Chavez, the son of Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., is highly motivated because Zanfer Promotions has confirmed that his rematch with Jorge "Maromerito" Paez will take in his hometown of Culiacan, on the 21st of July.