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By Jake Donovan - It wasn't a performance for the time capsule, but Julio Cesar Chavez Jr continues his winning ways. The latest victim was previously unbeaten Italian contender Tobia Giuseppe Loriga, as Chavez in the main event at Plaza de Toros in Queretaro, Mexico.
Action was slow in the first round, a seemingly running tradition in the legendary Chavez family. Loriga came forward while Chavez shot jabs to the head and body from the outside while circling to his left for much of the round.
Things didn't stat quiet for long; Chavez exploded with a straight right less than a minute into the second round, sending Loriga cashing to the canvas. The Italian rose early but wisely went back down in taking the mandatory eight-count in efforts to clear his head. To his credit, Loriga recovered well, staying in Chavez' face for the remainder of the round, not that he had much wiggle room in a bout fought in a 16' foot ring.
A severe low blow was the highlight of round three, with Chavez going well south of the border in drawing a warning from referee Lupe Garcia. Both fighters looked unsure of what they wanted to do on offense in round four, which led to several clinches, and too little punching. Another Chavez left hook strayed low late in the round, forcing Loriga to double over in pain. [details]
Action was slow in the first round, a seemingly running tradition in the legendary Chavez family. Loriga came forward while Chavez shot jabs to the head and body from the outside while circling to his left for much of the round.
Things didn't stat quiet for long; Chavez exploded with a straight right less than a minute into the second round, sending Loriga cashing to the canvas. The Italian rose early but wisely went back down in taking the mandatory eight-count in efforts to clear his head. To his credit, Loriga recovered well, staying in Chavez' face for the remainder of the round, not that he had much wiggle room in a bout fought in a 16' foot ring.
A severe low blow was the highlight of round three, with Chavez going well south of the border in drawing a warning from referee Lupe Garcia. Both fighters looked unsure of what they wanted to do on offense in round four, which led to several clinches, and too little punching. Another Chavez left hook strayed low late in the round, forcing Loriga to double over in pain. [details]
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