Oscar De La Hoya is not alone in thinking the upcoming 164.5-pound catch-weight battle between Mexican stars Canelo Alvarez and Julio Cesar Chavez Junior could be a great fight.
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Canelo Alvarez Vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Junior: “The biggest fight in the history of Mexico”
We really could be in for a great year here in 2017 if we get both Canelo Alvarez-Julio Cesar Chavez Jnr and Canelo-Gennady Golovkin.
Canelo Alvarez vs Julio Cesar Chavez set for May 6- HBO Pay-Per-View
In a historic showdown that will rival the biggest fights in the history of Mexico’s proud boxing lineage, two-division world champion and Pay-Per-View star Canelo Álvarez (48-1-1, 34 KOs) will take on former WBC World Middleweight Champion Julio César Chávez, Jr.
Canelo vs Chavez Jnr could happen on Cinco de Mayo weekend on HBO ppv
There is always a tremendous buzz around the big fight that plays out on Cinco de Mayo weekend, the huge celebration in Mexico, and next year it could be an all-Mexican showdown that gets the big stage.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jnr wins wide decision over Dominik Britsch, calls for GGG, Canelo
Mexico’s former WBC middleweight champ Julio Cesar Chavez Junior made a successful return to the ring last night as he won a workmanlike ten-round UD over Germany’s Dominik Britsch.
Chavez Jnr wants fights with Canelo, GGG – says he can get down to 164-pounds
Is Mexican star and former champion Julio Cesar Chavez Junior once again committed, fully dedicated and ready to stay as such as he tries to get his latest comeback off the ground?
Julio Cesar Chavez Jnr to face Dominik Britsch in December; can “The Son of a Legend” make up for lost time?
Backed by his new promoters Zanfer, Mexican star Julio Cesar Chavez Jnr is set to return in December against Germany’s Dominik Britsch.
Julio Chavez Jr wants to fight GGG at 168, confident he can take his power, even knock him out
While middleweight king Gennady Golovkin wants to clean up the 160-pound division and hold all the major belts there before making a move up in weight, this doesn’t stop 168-pound fighters from calling him out.
Julio Cesar Chavez not happy with his son, suggests he retires if he cannot maintain discipline
Mexican living legend Julio Cesar Chavez maintained an incredible work ethic throughout his great career and it was this discipline and hard work that was a big factor in his success.
Chavez Jr Likely to be Sidelined for Rest of the Year With Hand Fracture
During his recent uninspiring decision victory over Marcos Reyes in Texas, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr suffered a left hand fracture, that after surgery on Thursday, is looking like it will keep him out of action for longer than was initially expected – probably until the end of the year.