What's the fascination with JCC Jr?

[SeekDaGreat]

The fascination is how he could fight 20 weight classes above his Dad who was 150lbs soaking weight at 50-geTs old. Whilst his son, is a ****ing cruiserweight.

That's fascinating.

[Eastcoast]

Carl Froch is a legit top level fighter and Chavez is the opposite. Doesn't help Julio acts like a spoiled brat to his fans, trainer, and father, but he's also cheated against his opponents. His chin is overrated due to his weight advantage and I'm still not sure where the myth of him being a power puncher came from outside of the Lawrence Cole stoppages on Lee & Manfredo.

[Dirk Diggler UK]

I think Froch-Chavez would be an entertaining fight and a cool event to watch but I have never rated Chavez as a boxer. He is a huge draw though.

I think there are better fights boxing-wise for Froch (GGG, Ward, DeGale even) but you have to be able to understand why he's targeting Chavez otherwise you're just being naive.

[PK3434]

Chavez Jr is the king of tv ratings but he hasn't sold any tickets in his last 2 fights. Golovkin proved he is a much bigger draw on the west coast than chavez is. The mexican fans tune in but seem kind of ashamed of Chavez jr.

[lefthook2daliva]

No other reason than both guys come looking to fight and are not afraid to go for the KO.

The opposing camps have lots of noisy and enthusiastic fans.

Should be fun.

Unless one has become such a boxing hipster that one no longer appreciates a good brawl...

[The Problem Child]

Because THEY FIGHT like real men. Not run around like cowards AKA what purists call boxers. I will never respect a man who enters a fighting ring to retreat like a poosy. Chavez comes to fight and get hit like a man to land his own shots, that's a FIGHT. I will always respect a fighter who fights like a man, it's all about honor and pride. If you don't have any of those, you are a *****.

[Canvas]

It's very disappointing that mexicans support this doping fraud just because he is the son of a mexican star. Ricans support Cotto and say unreasonable things about him, but at least Cotto is legit. Blacks support Floyd even though he is a terrible, repulsive human...but at least he has superb ability.

By all means, I understand Mexicans supporting great fighters like JMM, Canelo, Oscar, and Chavez Sr; those are admirable champions.

Bob Arum proved he is a genius again by manufacturing Junior into a draw through careful matchmaking and promotion. Junior responded by taking his millions and stabbing Top Rank in the back.

[JJRod]

His name does play a role, but that's not the only reason. The kid goes out and makes good fights. He entertains and in the end that's what professional boxing is, entertaining. It's why people are glamoring for a Froch/Chavez fight and not a Chavez/Ward fight.

[_original_]

I don't know about you, but I find this utterly fascinating.

[MDPopescu]

We all know that this is Froch's "dream fight" for his retirement party and that JCCJr showed little if any interest regarding the sport, lately.