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Chavez Jr. Eyes Championship Return
28 Jan
Summary
- Chavez Jr. aims to regain world champion status after addiction struggles.
- He recently secured wins against Uriah Hall and Angel Sacco.
- Chavez Jr. seeks a fight against the winner of Benavidez vs. Zurdo Ramirez.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is actively pursuing a return to world championship contention following a period marked by addiction and legal troubles. Since resuming his career in 2024, he has achieved victories over Uriah Hall and Angel Sacco, with his professional record now standing at 54 wins, 7 losses, and 1 draw.
Chavez Jr. expressed his ambition to once again hold a world title, recalling his 2011 WBC middleweight championship reign. After his recent knockout victory over Sacco on Saturday, the 39-year-old boxer has set his sights on the cruiserweight division.
He specifically desires to face the winner of the anticipated Mexican matchup between David Benavidez and Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez for a championship bout. Mauricio Sulaiman, president of the World Boxing Council, commented that Chavez Jr. must earn his ranking through continued performance, noting that while age is not a barrier, his in-ring results are paramount.
