Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. says he may team back up with Freddie Roach following controversial victory over Brian Vera

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in the past with Freddie Roach (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, in Carson, Calif., former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was given a tougher-than-expected fight from gritty challenger Brian Vera inside of the StubHub Center.

Chavez vs. Vera was an entertaining affair that saw Vera outhustle Chavez in several rounds while Julio appeared to land the more telling and powerful blows throughout the contest.

After ten rounds of action, scorecards reading 98-92, 97-93, and 96-94 were all in Chavez’s favor despite several ringside observers seeing the fight for Vera.

Speaking at the post-fight press conference, Chavez’s co-promoter Fernando Beltran of Zanfer Promotions revealed that his fighter had suffered an injury to his right hand in the fourth round.
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Andre Ward admits that Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in a natural pay per view opponent for him

More all-acess coverage from the Manhattan Beach Marriott in Los Angeles, Calif. as WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward (26-0, 14 KO’s) shares his thoughts on the Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Brian Vera matchup while eyeing Chavez as a future foe
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Joel Diaz on Diego Magdaleno’s victory and his thoughts on Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs Brian Vera

Chris Robinson catches up with respected trainer Joel Diaz inside of the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. following his fighter Diego Magdaleno’s unanimous decision victory over Edgar Riovalle. Hear what Diaz had to say about the performance as well as his thoughts on the Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Brian Vera matchup later tonight
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Abel Sanchez on Chavez’s weight issues ahead of Vera; says Andre Ward a tougher fight for Golovkin

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Abel Sanchez in Los Angeles, Calif., as he speaks on the Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Brian Vera matchup and its many subplots
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Gennady Golovkin and Abel Sanchez speak on the benefits of training at the Summit Gym in Big Bear

Prior to the Sept. 28 Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Brian Vera match, a press conference was held in Los Angeles at the Manhattan Beach Marriott, as WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin spoke ahead of his Nov. 2 match with Curtis Stevens in New York. Hear what Golvokin had to say about his training at the Summit Gym in Big Bear, Calif. as well as bonus thoughts from trainer Abel Sanchez, K2 Promotions’ Tom Loeffler, and others
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Breaking down Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs Brian Vera at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy

Chris Robinson catches up with insiders at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif. as they speak on the Sept. 28 Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Brian Vera HBO clash in Carson
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Robert Garcia says Chavez Jr will still be a beast vs Vera and feels he can challenge Andre Ward

Chris Robinson catches up with former world champion and two-time Trainer of the Year Robert Garcia in Oxnard, Calif. as he speaks on tonight’s Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Brian Vera HBO matchup. Hear what Garcia had to say about the fight, Chavez’s weight issues, and a future fight with Andre Ward
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Karim Mayfield sets his sights on Manny Pacquiao, Brandon Rios, Juan Manuel Marquez, and Tim Bradley

Chris Robinson catches up with undefeated junior welterweight prospect Karim Mayfield (17-0-1, 10 KO’s) in Los Angeles, Calif. following his weigh-in for his clash against Christopher Fernandez. Following the fight, Mayfield insists he would love to face off with the winners of the upcoming Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios and Tim Bradley vs. Juan Manuel Marquez duels
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Upcoming prospect Rudy Ochoa discusses his sparring session with Nonito Donaire

Chris Robinson links up with upcoming amateur prospect Rudy Ochoa, as he speaks on his recent sparring session with Nonito Donaire while also sharing some of his history in the sport of boxing as well as his training at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, CA
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Ronnie Shields believes that Brian Vera can knock out Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

Chris Robinson speaks with trainer Ronnie Shields in Los Angeles following his fighter Brandon Vera’s weigh-in for his bout vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Hear why Ronnie is so confident heading into the HBO televised fight
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Brandon Rios pays his respect to Danny Garcia: ‘I tip my hat off to him; he did an awesome job’

Chris Robinson catches up with former WBA lightweight champion Brandon ‘Bam Bam’ Rios in Oxnard, CA, as he pays his respect to WBA/WBC junior welterweight titlist Danny Garcia following his career-best victory over Lucas Matthysse this past Sept. 14 in Las Vegas
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Daniel Ponce De Leon on Abner Mares’ upset loss, his ring return, and a future fight with Miura

Chris Robinson catches up with former two-division world champion Daniel Ponce De Leon (44-5, 35 KO’s) in Los Angeles, as he discusses his Nov. 16 return to the ring, his thoughts on Abner Mares’ knockout loss to Jhonny Gonzalez, and his hopes to land a future fight with WBC junior lightweight champion Takashi Miura
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Karim Mayfield set his sights on Manny Pacquiao, Brandon Rios, Juan Manuel Marquez, and Tim Bradley

Chris Robinson catches up with undefeated junior welterweight prospect Karim Mayfield (17-0-1, 10 KO’s) in Los Angeles, Calif. following his weigh-in for his clash against Christopher Fernandez. Following the fight, Mayfield insists he would love to face off with the winners of the upcoming Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios and Tim Bradley vs. Juan Manuel Marquez duels
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Upcoming prospect Rudy Ochoa discusses his sparring session with Nonito Donaire

Chris Robinson links up with upcoming amateur prospect Rudy Ochoa, as he speaks on his recent sparring session with Nonito Donaire while also sharing some of his history in the sport of boxing as well as his training at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, CA
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Ronnie Shields believes that Brian Vera can knock out Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

Chris Robinson speaks with trainer Ronnie Shields in Los Angeles following his fighter Brandon Vera’s weigh-in for his bout vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Hear why Ronnie is so confident heading into the HBO televised fight
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Brandon Rios pays his respect to Danny Garcia: ‘I tip my hat off to him; he did an awesome job’

Chris Robinson catches up with former WBA lightweight champion Brandon ‘Bam Bam’ Rios in Oxnard, CA, as he pays his respect to WBA/WBC junior welterweight titlist Danny Garcia following his career-best victory over Lucas Matthysse this past Sept. 14 in Las Vegas
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Daniel Ponce De Leon on Abner Mares’ upset loss, his ring return, and a future fight with Miura

Chris Robinson catches up with former two-division world champion Daniel Ponce De Leon (44-5, 35 KO’s) in Los Angeles, as he discusses his Nov. 16 return to the ring, his thoughts on Abner Mares’ knockout loss to Jhonny Gonzalez, and his hopes to land a future fight with WBC junior lightweight champion Takashi Miura
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Flashback Video: Karim Mayfield sparring with Manny Pacquiao at the Wild Card

In advance of Karim Mayfield’s fight against Christopher Fernandez later tonight, HustleBoss.com flashes back to the Spring of 2011 as he was sparring with Manny Pacquiao at the Wild Card Boxing Club. Pacquiao was getting ready for a bout with Shane Mosley and Mayfield gave him some solid work. Check out the video for more
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Flashback Video: Karim Mayfield sparring with Manny Pacquiao at the Wild Card

In advance of Karim Mayfield’s fight against Christopher Fernandez later tonight, HustleBoss.com flashes back to the Spring of 2011 as he was sparring with Manny Pacquiao at the Wild Card Boxing Club. Pacquiao was getting ready for a bout with Shane Mosley and Mayfield gave him some solid work. Check out the video for more

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Former sparring mate Karim Mayfield expresses interest in a Manny Pacquiao clash come 2014

Karim Mayfield following his weigh-in on Friday afternoon ahead of his match with Chris Fernandez (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

By Chris Robinson

Later tonight, inside of the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., undefeated junior welterweight contender Karim Mayfield (17-0-1, 10 KO’s) will face off with journeyman Christopher Fernandez (21-15-1, 13 KO’s) on the undercard of the Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Brian Vera matchup.

At Friday’s weigh-in, Mayfield made the contracted catch weight limit of 144 pounds and showed off a chiseled physique that was a testament to all the weeks of hard work leading up to his 19th professional bout.

Mayfield was originally lined up to meet tough Mexican Pavel Miranda and gave his best explanation for having to find a late replacement.

“If I’m not mistaken, he didn’t pass some test,” Mayfield said of Miranda. “So they brought in another fighter. Hey, I’m just prepared for whatever comes to me.
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