Feb

Photo gallery: Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.-Bryan Vera media day

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Bryan Vera in San Antonio preparing for their March 1 rematch of last year’s controversial bout, which Chavez won by unanimous decision. Photos by Chris Farina/Top Rank.

Feb

Bryan Vera to ‘bring the fight to’ Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

by Lem Satterfield

Bryan Vera vows to “be in great shape” and “bring the fight to” Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in the rematch of his controversial decision loss to Chavez last September, according to a press release distributed by HBO.

Feb

Adonis Stevenson likes ‘options’ with Al Haymon

by Lem Satterfield

RING/WBC light heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson, who signed with manager/advisor Al Haymon on Tuesday with the goal of unifying the 175-pound division, says he can now “focus on knocking everybody out.”

Feb

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on Bryan Vera, Andre Ward, fighting at heavyweight

by Lem Satterfield

A lot is riding on Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.’s performance in his rematch with Bryan Vera on March 1. The son of the legendary champion knows that an impressive victory can lead to mega-fights with Andre Ward and Carl Froch.

Feb

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. motivated by family, fine vs Bryan Vera

by Lem Satterfield

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will be fighting as a father for the first time in his March 1 rematch with Bryan Vera, it was revealed on HBO’s “Road To Chavez-Vera II.” The 15-minute show also noted that Chavez will be fined $250,000 if he weighs in over the 168-pound weight limit.

Feb

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vows ‘great performance’ vs. Bryan Vera

by Lem Satterfield

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has “no excuses” for his performance in September’s controversial unanimous decision over Bryan Vera, according to a press release distributed by HBO.

Feb

HBO to show ‘Road To Chavez-Vera II’ on Feb. 17

by Lem Satterfield

HBO will air a special 15-minute preview of the 168-pound rematch of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.’s controversial win over Bryan Vera last September.

Jan

Photo gallery: Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.-Bryan Vera II press conference

by The Ring

Photos from Texas: Top Rank’s press conference to announce the March 1 super middleweight rematch between Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Bryan Vera at the Alamodome in San Antonio

Jan

March 1: Julio Chavez Jr.-Bryan Vera II, Orlando Salido-Vasyl Lomachenko

by Lem Satterfield

Contracts have been signed for a 168-pound rematch between Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Bryan Vera on March 1 in San Antonio, with featherweight titleholder Orlando Salido defending against Vasyl Lomachenko in the Ukrainian Olympian’s second pro fight.