Feb

Julio Cesar Chavez makes weight, Orlando Salido loses belt, 15K at scales

While Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. made weight for Saturday’s 168-pound return bout with Bryan Vera, Orlando Salido did not as a featherweight, losing his WBO 126-pound belt at the scales, as well as $15,000 of his purse to rival Vasyl Lomachenko.

Feb

Bryan Vera says hard work beats Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.’s size, star power

by Doug Fischer

Bryan Vera says Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. may be bigger (in size and popularity) and possess more pedigree, but he believes his sheer will, motivation and work ethic (which he says Chavez lacks) will be the deciding factors in their rematch on Saturday.

Feb

Who wins Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.-Bryan Vera II?

by Lem Satterfield

Twenty-four boxing insiders give their picks as super middleweight Bryan Vera tries again to beat Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (who will try again to make weight), this time in San Antonio when the two meet for Saturday’s rematch of Chavez’s unpopular UD win last September.

Feb

Bryan Vera ready for ‘serious fight’ with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

by Lem Satterfield

Bryan Vera says he sparred against heavyweights to get ready for Saturday’s HBO-televised rematch with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Other notes: Matthew Macklin targets rematch with Felix Sturm. Mickey Bey is sick and off Friday’s ShoBox card.

Feb

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

by The Ring

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.