Looks like Robert Garcia is going to get his wish and train Julio Cesar Chavez Jr

You may remember seeing all those videos of robert garcia talking about how if he could train any fighter it would be chavez jr. Also says that if he trained Chavez he would be able to beat GGG.He even says he would only charge Chavez for his training only if Chavez beats Martinez. Robert Garcia has revealed that is on the verge on training middleweight contender Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. The former 160 lb titlist is due to face-off with Brian Vera at 168 lbs next weekend, but is keen to nail down a rematch with former-conqueror Sergio Martinez who trashed the Mexican on points last September. Chavez Jr (46(32)-1-1) has not fought at all this after being suspended following testing positive for Marijuana in the wake of his defeat to the Argentinian champion. Chavez Jr. and his legendary father have been at odds this year over who should train him with the fighter originally stating he would ban his father from working his corner altogether, although he has since backed down on the claim. Garcia will be ringside for the Mexicans comeback bout versus Vera (23(14)-6) and will, alongside his new strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza, start training him for a busy 2014 which should see an anticipated rematch with Martinez come to fruition. Garcia is at the helm of one of boxing’s most formidable stable of fighters. The American’s gym over in Oxnard, California houses star names in Brandon Rios, Nonito Donaire and Marcos Maidana and has been universally praised with Garcia awarded 2012 trainer of the year for his feats. The former super-featherweight titlist has recently started working with Ariza who will now be strength and conditioning coach to Rios, Maidana and Chavez Jr. following an acrimonious split with Freddie Roach. http://boxscorenews.com/robert-garcia-to-train-julio-cesar-chavez-jr-after-mexicans-fight-with-ver-p63232-68.htm

Comments (16)

DosRounds

Robert is going to regret this

12y ago

Bushid333

I think Garcia is an overrated trainer. Rios can't box for ****. Margacheato go worked everytime Garcia was in his corner. Donaire is a self motivated guy with a lot of natural talent, a lot of trainers would have success with him. I will give him credit for Mikey Garcia though, that guy can flat out box. Hard to tell how much impact he had on Maidana as the fight was a typical one for him against Josesito Lopez. All of Garcia's fighters are offensive fighters and tend to fight at a high pace. Maybe he just wants to mold Chavez into his next Margarito

12y ago

Bushid333

Hahaha. You know what? Shoot me. I like him. Big, dopey-lookin', twelve-sandwich-eatin', beer-drinkin', dope-smokin' fresa. But with nuts, this kid. The way he followed a really good, borderline-great fighter around, Sergio Martinez and just getting his ass totally kicked the whole time for 11 rounds and going to his corner looking beat up and discouraged, but coming out for the next round of ass-kick and still following, chasing, maybe without finesse but doggedly, wretched and bleeding and then FINALLY GETTING A PIECE OF THAT SMARMY FVCKER AND BEATING HIM FVCKING DOWN!!! Yeah, only for a minute. Yeah, he couldn't close the deal and ended up chasing again and losing a lopsided decision. But he never gave up. Even though his daddy's rich and he wanted to. And there's more. His tormentor needed surgery after and didn't fight for a long time and then didn't look the same when he did... So you go and let that good trainer make you. Go and learn some discipline. Some humility. Some spoiled rich kids stay spoiled and worthless their whole lives. Permanent Juniors. With talent, even. Some grow up and become men and baddass. War Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Yeah the kid doesn't train as hard as he should but I love the fact that he wants to go to war. And almost seems to enjoy getting hit only to return.

12y ago

QballLobo

12y ago

Boxing_Bob

This is a perfect fit, I expect Jr to show a lot of improvement. disagree, what Jr needs is for someone to teach him how to use the jab and some basic boxing defense. Neither of these things are the strong suit of any of Garcias fighters

12y ago

Beater_of_ass

Chavez is going to need more than a good trainer to have him beat GGG. I mean seriously if there was a rematch between Jr and Martinez I would favor Martinez now at this point. His body is breaking down fast, and this time I doubt Chavez does nothing for 11 rounds. GGG is a different monster, Chavez would be stuck in his shell again, still be the dumber fighter but might have less power possibly as well.

12y ago

Hougigo

Hahah, watch his reaction when he sees how unresponsive he is to garcia

12y ago

Warrios

Is Robert going to train him over the phone? Because I don't think Jr will have enough spare time to drive from Oxnard to an East LA barbeque and hit the bong with his girl..?? is dummy going to duck a Lucas rematch?

12y ago

lefthook2daliva

Is Robert going to train him over the phone? Because I don't think Jr will have enough spare time to drive from Oxnard to an East LA barbeque and hit the bong with his girl..?? Hahaha. You know what? Shoot me. I like him. Big, dopey-lookin', twelve-sandwich-eatin', beer-drinkin', dope-smokin' fresa. But with nuts, this kid. The way he followed a really good, borderline-great fighter around, Sergio Martinez and just getting his ass totally kicked the whole time for 11 rounds and going to his corner looking beat up and discouraged, but coming out for the next round of ass-kick and still following, chasing, maybe without finesse but doggedly, wretched and bleeding and then FINALLY GETTING A PIECE OF THAT SMARMY FVCKER AND BEATING HIM FVCKING DOWN!!! Yeah, only for a minute. Yeah, he couldn't close the deal and ended up chasing again and losing a lopsided decision. But he never gave up. Even though his daddy's rich and he wanted to. And there's more. His tormentor needed surgery after and didn't fight for a long time and then didn't look the same when he did... So you go and let that good trainer make you. Go and learn some discipline. Some humility. Some spoiled rich kids stay spoiled and worthless their whole lives. Permanent Juniors. With talent, even. Some grow up and become men and baddass. War Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

12y ago

mannyFresh

Should be interesting to see what direction Sergio Martinez goes with his next couple fights. I know he wanted to fight Cotto but it seems like he may be muscled into the rematch with Junior first. Personally, I can't see Sergio beating an expectedly more disciplined Chavez under Garcia.

12y ago

RiCDiC

Is Robert going to train him over the phone? Because I don't think Jr will have enough spare time to drive from Oxnard to an East LA barbeque and hit the bong with his girl..??

12y ago

SweetScience6570

When does Ariza spill the beans on Roach and Pacquaio? Storyline for 24/7 Pac/Rios

12y ago

abdiel2k3

and team leyenda continues to get even better

12y ago

kadyos

I got 2 questions: Will robert be in the corner of jr in the vera fight? Will jr go down back to 160 to fight sergio?

12y ago

Bushid333

This is a perfect fit, I expect Jr to show a lot of improvement. Yep. Just need to get Chavez to train hard and work on a few things then he could reach his full potential.

12y ago

Doctor_Tenma4618

This is a perfect fit, I expect Jr to show a lot of improvement.

12y ago