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Chavez Jr. Vows To Make Things Right in Vera Rematch

•Jan 7, 2014

After having spent the holidays in his hometown of Culiacán, former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chávez Jr. (47-1-1, 32KOs) is moving to California where he will continue training in Santa Monica, under the supervision of his team headed by coach Vladimir Baldenebro. A deal is practically wrapped up fro Chavez to face Bryan Vera (23-7) in a rematch of last September's fight, which took place at a catch-weight of 173-pounds after Chavez was unable to make the super middleweight limit.

Chavez Stays Away From Oxnard After Roach/Ariza Beef

Salvador Rodriguez

•Jan 4, 2014

For the time being, former middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (47-1-1, 32KOs) is going to stay away from training with Robert Garcia at his Oxnard gym in California. Instead, Chavez will train in Santa Monica, California, in the gym of the filmmaker Peter Berg. Chavez, who is preparing for a March 1 rematch with Bryan Vera, was alarmed after witnessing all of the drama two months ago between Freddie Roach and Alex Ariza, who used to train Chavez as a team. Now Ariza works with Garcia. Chavez wants to avoid being caught in the middle or the ongoing feud between both gyms.

Chavez Could Get Crack at Stieglitz-Abraham Winner

Osiris Mendez Cruz

•Dec 31, 2013

According to World Boxing Organization President Francisco "Paco" Valcarcel, former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (47-1-1, 32KOs) could have the opportunity to challenge for the WBO title at 168-pounds in 2014. The belt is going to be at stake on March 1 in Germany, when champion Robert Stieglitz (46-3, 26KOs) defends the title against Arthur Abraham (38-4, 28KOs) in a trilogy clash. Chavez will return to action on March 15th at the Alamodome in San Antonio, when he faces Bryan Vera in a rematch.

Vera, Beltran Screwed, Win Here: Robbery of The Year

Cliff Rold

•Dec 26, 2013

By Cliff Rold - As celebrating families across the globe recover from eggnog hangovers… …as millions embrace the season by getting up in the middle of the night to endure more consumerism by way of day after the holiday sales… …what better way to kick off the awards season here at BoxingScene then by starting with the worst of 2013? In a year that exceeded all expectations, these were the angry relatives, the Debbie Downers, the reminders that no matter how good it gets, well, it’s still boxing. When boxing shows its bad side, it leaves some of the most Earth-shattering, environment contaminating, air-supply suffocating coal in a stocking Santa could ever concoct.

Chavez: Mayweather Knew Nothing of a Khan Fight

Salvador Rodriguez

•Nov 18, 2013

Former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. asked Floyd Mayweather Jr. about his upcoming return, on May 3, and the undefeated pound-for-pound king told the Mexican star that he didn't know anything about facing Amir Khan on the date - contrary to the numerous stories in the UK that claim the fight is finalized. As previously reported on BoxingScene.com, Chavez and Mayweather were hanging out on Friday night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The two fighters were watching the Los Angeles Lakers play the Memphis Grizzlies.

Andre Ward: Chavez Jr. Fight a ‘Now’ Pay-Per-View

Ryan Maquinana

•Nov 17, 2013

Super middleweight world champion Andre Ward has been clamoring for a blockbuster bout with former middleweight beltholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. for quite some time. Following his dominant win over Edwin Rodriguez (24-1, 16 KOs) Saturday night, Ward reiterated his desire for a matchup with Chavez Jr., but admitted that it might not be on the table for the moment. “I’m not putting my eggs in that basket,” Ward (27-0, 14 KOs) told BoxingScene.com/CSNBayArea.com. “I think (Chavez Jr.) is a tremendous talent. He obviously has some discipline issues. ... I don’t even know if that’s a fight that’s possible.”

Photo: Mayweather Jr, Chavez Jr Hang at Staples Center

Boxing Photos

•Nov 17, 2013

Former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. spent some hanging with WBC welterweight/junior middleweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The two fighters were watching the Los Angeles Lakers play the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Chavez said he was invited to the game and enjoyed it with Mayweather. Chavez is poised to face Bryan Vera in a rematch on March 1, while Mayweather is set to return on May 3rd against an opponent to be determined.

Nigel Benn Urges Chavez Jr. To Focus, Get on a Diet

James Blears

•Nov 7, 2013

Two time world champion Nigel Benn is urging former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, to snap up a dietician and not bite off more than he chew, so he can gobble up the super middleweight division. "The Dark Destroyer" who himself was a middleweight and super middleweight idol in his era, was accompanied by his daugher and son to the WBC's ongoing convention in Bangkok, Thailand. And it was announced that Nigel is going to be inducted into the WBC Hall of Fame. Nigel said this honor was magnificent and beyond his wildest dreams, announced that he wants his son to fight for a WBC belt.

Chavez Jr. Walks Away From 160, Now Targets Bika

Rene Umanzor

•Nov 5, 2013

Former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (47-1-1, 32KOs) has officially walked away from the middleweight division, according to Mauricio Sulaiman, the Executive Secretary of the WBC. While most expected him to stay at 168 after struggling to make the super middleweight limit for his controversial win over Bryan Vera in September. The weight limit had to be increased to 173-pounds a few days before the fight. After the Vera fight, Chavez claimed that he was still capable of getting down to 160 for the big names, but that is now a thing of the past. Chavez is now targeting the WBC champion at 168 - Sakio Bika.

Margarito Gives His Take on Chavez Jr. and Canelo

Miguel Rivera

•Oct 31, 2013

Former champion Antonio Margarito appeared on a Mexican radio station and was asked for his opinion on the next generation of Mexican superstars - Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Margarito continues to train to stay in shape, but he has no plans to get back into boxing. He says his left eye is still "not 100%" after the injuries suffered during the bad beating that he took at the hands of Manny Pacquiao in 2010.