WBC middleweight titleholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. defends his eccentric training methods in advance of Saturday night's clash with RING champion Sergio Martinez.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. insists that discipline problems are behind him, that he doesn't care about rival Mexican star Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, and that the time is right to beat middleweight champ Sergio Martinez, who he fights on Sept. 15.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr: "It was my dream to become a world champion. That’s why I decided to become a professional fighter ... Of course, I now like hearing the ring announcer say, 'The winner, and still...'"
RING middleweight champion Sergio Martinez says the straight-ahead style of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. wll make their HBO-Pay Per View-televised clash an easier fight for him.
WBC middleweight beltholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has split with strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza in advance of his June 16 defense against southpaw Andy Lee.
WBC middleweight beltholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has agreed to defend his belt against RING champion Sergio Martinez should Chavez get beyond a June 16 defense against Andy Lee.
RING middleweight champion Sergio Martinez has faith that he will face the winner of the upcoming title bout between WBC beltholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Andy Lee in September.
RING middleweight champion Sergio Martinez has signed a deal meant to guarantee him a shot in September against the winner of a June title clash between WBC beltholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Andy Lee.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will defend his WBC middleweight crown against Andy Lee on June 16, with an eye toward fighting RING champion, Sergio Martinez, on Sept. 15.
David Lemieux will return to the ring against Joachim Alcine on Dec. 10 without long-time trainer Russ Anber, who has been replaced by Mark Ramsey.
Lou DiBella: "So Manny Pacquiao should fight Juan Manuel Marquez -- a guy who is two weight classes below him -- and Sergio Martinez should fight two guys that nobody has ever heard of?"
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Bob Arum said Julio Cesar Chavez could fight Brian Vera next, and eventually, Andre Ward.
A Saturday press conference is in the works for smack-talkers Adrien Broner and Paulie Malignaggi.
Arum says Mikey Garcia and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. could be in action this summer.
Juan Manuel Marquez told ESPN Deportes that he will fight Tim Bradley on Sept. 14. Promoter Bob Arum says "No comment" at this time regarding the fight.
Omar Figueroa, of Texas, could appear on the Saul "Canelo" Alvarez-Austin Trout card.
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