Chavez Jr-Martinez
Sulaiman doesn’t want Chavez Jr. vs. Martinez immediate rematch
By Marcus Richardson: If WBC president Jose Sulaiman gets his way there won't be an immediate rematch between former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (46-1-1, 32 KO's) and newly crowned [...]
Sergio Martinez: A 7 Year Old, a World Champion and the Observer
By Padraig Ivory: When the hand was dealt for the young Sergio Martinez it was immediately evident that no picture cards had come to the table. From the outset a tough and challenging life lay ahead for [...]
Chavez Jr.’s actions leave much to be desired
By Emilio Camacho, Esq. In life, some people have it better than others. For various reasons, not everyone has the same opportunities and access to resources. In this respect boxing is no different.
In [...]
Musing over Maravilla
By Ted Spoon: Rating fighters before they've retired is a good crack. When boxers add another chapter to their legacy the fanatics usually pipe up, involuntarily summoned to criticize or praise. And with [...]
Chavez Jr. tests positive for Marijuana, rematch with Sergio Martinez may be delayed
By Michael Collins: Former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (46-1-1, 32 KO's) has allegedly tested positive for Marijuana in his drug test following his 12 round unanimous decision loss [...]
Sergio Martinez does a good deed
(Photo credit: Dibella Entertainment) New York, NY (9/19/12) - Just hours before he was to step into the ring for the most important fight of his life against the now former World Boxing Council (WBC) [...]
This Saturday: Chavez Jr. vs. Martinez replay followed by “The Fight Game with Jim Lampley” on HBO
It’s a special edition of WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING when HBO Sports presents JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ JR. VS. SERGIO MARTINEZ, the replay of their highly anticipated middleweight title fight, SATURDAY, SEPT. [...]
Does Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. really want a rematch with Maravilla?
By Joseph Herron: Be careful what you ask for in boxing, because you just might get it. After the drama filled conclusion of Top Rank’s main event at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on [...]
What’s next for Sergio Martinez?
By Frank Walsh: Last Saturday night's encounter between Julio Chavez Jr and Sergio Martinez contained all the elements that combined made for a classic encounter. With the precision of a surgeon, Martinez [...]
Chavez Jr. wins the fight in one round
By Emilio Camacho, Esq. First, let me say that, of course, I know that Chavez did not win the fight. In fact, Martinez gave him the worst beating of his career. However, in the 12th round, Chavez Jr. took [...]
Sergio Martinez fought with a broken left hand from the 4th round against Chavez Jr
By Marcus Richardson: Sergio Martinez (50-2-2, 28 KO's) was forced to fight that last eight rounds of his bout with WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (46-1-1, 32 KO's) with a broken left [...]
Chavez Jr. will have major problems once he’s forced to move up in weight
By Marcus Richardson: In looking at how utterly clueless Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (46-1-1, 32 KO's) was last night in trying to deal with the little bit of movement that Sergio Martinez showed him in winning [...]
Chavez Jr-Martinez could fight rematch in Cowboys Stadium: Anybody want to see another mismatch?
By Michael Collins: Top Rank promoter Bob Arum is considering a rematch between his popular fighter Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (46-1-1, 32 KO's) and newly crowned WBC middleweight champion Sergio Martinez [...]
“Please Stand By” Sergio Wins but With Technical Difficulties!
by Paul Strauss: What a night for boxing fans. Between Showtime and HBO, there were more fights than you could shake a stick at. The big record setting one was of course at the Thomas & Mack Center, [...]
Martinez dominates Chavez Jr; Rigondeaux decisions Marroquin; Macklin crushes Alcine
By Dwight Chittenden: With the exception of the 12th round, Sergio Martinez (50-2-2, 28 KO's) completely dominated a badly over-matched WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (46-1-1, 32 KO's) [...]
Atlas: Chavez Jr. is too slow, too predictable and will get taken apart by Sergio Martinez
(Photo credit: Sumio Yamada) By Michael Collins: ESPN analyst Teddy Atlas doesn't think that WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has the skills or the hand speed to beat a talented fighter [...]
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Sergio Martinez: Head to Head
(Photo credit: Naoki Fakuda) By Joseph Herron: After over a year of verbal sparring from both camps, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez is finally upon us!
The main event will [...]
Chavez Jr. vs. Martinez: Is the boxing world counting out Junior too soon?
By Joseph Herron: In what most fight scribes are calling the most impactful 160 pound contest since “Trinidad vs. Hopkins, 2001”, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (46-0-1, 32 KOs) will be facing Sergio Martinez [...]
Sergio Martinez vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. – Preview & Prediction
by Geoffrey Ciani - Ever since Sergio Martinez scored a devastating second round knockout against Paul Williams, he has been gunning for a big name opponent. Unfortunately for Martinez, he was unsuccessful [...]
Chavez Jr. looks BADLY weight drained at weigh-in; Sergio Martinez looks great
By Michael Collins: WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (46-0-1, 32 KO's) was able to successfully make weight during today's weigh-in with Sergio Martinez (49-2-2, 28 KO's) in Las Vegas, [...]
Roach: Chavez Jr’s resistant to moving up to 168 lbs
By Michael Collins: Trainer Freddie Roach says that he's tried without success to get WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (46-0-1, 32 KO's) to move up in weight to the super middleweight division [...]
Prediction: Sergio Martinez to beat Chavez Jr. by KO
By Emilio Camacho, Esq. Several of you have emailed me asking for a prediction for the Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. v. Sergio Martinez fight. By popular demand, here it is. First, I want to note that I am making [...]
Chavez Jr. vs. Martinez & Alvarez vs. Lopez predictions for Saturday
BETHLEHEM, PA - Just because the key players of next week's nationally televised NBC Sports Network Fight Night triple header in Bethlehem, PA are locked away for their final preparations before their [...]
Chávez Jr. vs. Martínez Live PPV Available ONLINE
LAS VEGAS, NEV. (September 14, 2012) – Top Rank® and DiBella Entertainment announced today that the September 15 JULIO CÉSAR CHÁVEZ JR. vs. SERGIO "Maravilla" MARTÍNEZ Méxican Independence Day [...]
Chavez Jr. vs. Martinez: Just the facts!
by Robert Jackson: The ‘Just the facts’ series has held court for many fights dating back to the Mayweather/De La Hoya matchup, and since then has offered a technical perspective in regards to the [...]