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De La Hoya says Canelo-Chavez Jnr “could be a war,” says a rematch, even a trilogy could be possible

De La Hoya says Canelo-Chavez Jnr “could be a war,” says a rematch, even a trilogy could be possible

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. With Canelo set to fight at the highest weight of his career against a seemingly motivated and deadly serious and determined Chavez, fans could get something special on May 6.

And De La Hoya, in speaking with ESPN Deportes, goes as far as to suggest the fight could end up a draw, with a rematch and even a third fight possible. De La Hoya also said that while the plan for Canelo to go ahead with his verbally agreed super-fight with Gennady Golovkin in September remains in place, the nature of the May fight with Chavez could change things.

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Canelo Alvarez Vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Junior: “The biggest fight in the history of Mexico”

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. We’ve already got Canelo-Chavez, as was of course confirmed yesterday, and unless Chavez upsets Alvarez, we should get the really big one in September. Let’s face it, Canelo cannot use his “I’m not a middleweight” card any longer, agreeing as he has, to face Chavez at 164.5; well above the middleweight limit. If Canelo can fight at that weight, he can fight GGG at 160, right?

But before the hoped for September super-fight rolls around, we have a potentially great fight to look forward to on May 6 (and not forgetting the GGG-Danny Jacobs fight on March 18, which could also be special; as well as being another potential spanner in the works regarding the GGG-Canelo showdown, as Jacobs could perhaps upset the middleweight king).

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Canelo Alvarez vs Julio Cesar Chavez set for May 6- HBO Pay-Per-View

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. (50-2-1, 32 KOs) on Cinco de Mayo weekend, Saturday, May 6 in a 12-round battle to be contested at a maximum 164.5 pounds. The event will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View®.

Details regarding venue and an international press tour will be announced soon.

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Canelo vs Chavez Jnr could happen on Cinco de Mayo weekend on HBO ppv

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. As fans may have read, there is talk of a Saul Alvarez-Julio Cesar Chavez Junior fight taking place next year – with both sides interested in the fight and currently in talks – and according to Dan Rafael of ESPN.com the fight could be staged on May 6.

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Julio Cesar Chavez Jnr wins wide decision over Dominik Britsch, calls for GGG, Canelo

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, now aged 30 and boxing for the first time since July of last year, won by scores of 99-91 on all three cards. Chavez is now 50-2-1(32). Britsch, who gave it a real go, falls to 32-3-1(11).

Chavez made 168 pounds for last night’s fight, his lightest poundage in some time, and he threw plenty of punches and had no apparent stamina issues. Ridding himself of some of the rust he had picked up over the past 17 months, Chavez said after his win how he wants to remain active and “give the fans what they want.”

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Chavez Jnr wants fights with Canelo, GGG – says he can get down to 164-pounds

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? The 30 year-old says so and, in speaking with ESPN.com, Chavez Jnr said his aim is to engage in further world title fights down the road.

Chavez, 49-2-1(32) will return to action after well over a year out this December 10, against Germany’s Dominik Britsch in a ten-rounder to be fought at an agreed weight of 170 pounds. Chavez Jnr – again promoted with Zanfer with whom he has reunited after a split with Top Rank – says he is happy with the quality of his comeback opponent, but he is already looking at bigger fights. Much bigger fights. The former WBC middleweight ruler says he wants either Saul Canelo Alvarez or Gennady Golovkin.

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Julio Chavez Jr wants to fight GGG at 168, confident he can take his power, even knock him out

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. One big name at super-middleweight who says he wants a fight with the undefeated, 36-0(33) puncher, is Mexican star (or former star) Julio Cesar Chavez Junior.

Chavez Jr has been pretty much out of circulation for the past few months – last fighting in July of last year, and having problems getting in tip-top shape, and picking up a hand injury – but he told ESPN Deportes how he thinks “I’m the only one who could withstand the punches of Golovkin,” and how, given the fact that the much smaller Kell Brook, “hurt him,” Chavez Jr says that up at 168, he could, “even knock him out.”

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Julio Cesar Chavez not happy with his son, suggests he retires if he cannot maintain discipline

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. Julio Chavez Junior has inherited some of his father’s skills and toughness yet, as fans are well aware, Junior has had his share of problems when it comes to retaining both focus and discipline; what with the 30-year-old’s notorious problems making weight.

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Chavez Jr Likely to be Sidelined for Rest of the Year With Hand Fracture

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.

Speaking to ESPN Deportes, the former middleweight champ revealed that he was given X-ray results this week which showed that he would require surgery to repair the problem – an operation he underwent on Thursday under the supervision of Dr. Steven S. Shin.

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