And Daniel Jacobs (32-2-, 29 KOs) is now the top candidate that Chavez Jr. wants to face in September or October.
"I think Jacobs beat Gennady Golovkin, so it would be a good fight, to beat him and win another fight could land me the winner of Canelo and Golovkin, I know things could be better under other conditions. I think [Jacobs] beat GGG and at 168 pounds I want to prove that it's my weight, that Saturday was a bad night, they have to understand that I made a sacrifice, it was a million dollars penalty [for every pound over the contract limit] and they (Canelo and Golden Boy) knew what it was going to cost me and they knew that I would leave everything on the scale. I risked it and it was difficult."
I don't think too many people would give a sh*t to see him again after the non-effort he gave against Canelo, but if he wants to be Jacobs' punching bag next time out whatever.
I think most all of us would prefer to see Jacobs vs Lemieux or someone like that instead though. Chavez Jr. certainly doesn't belong in the mix anymore, he hasn't had an impressive or meaningful victory in quite a long while, and all of his losses for the most part have been one sided.
And Daniel Jacobs (32-2-, 29 KOs) is now the top candidate that Chavez Jr. wants to face in September or October.
"I think Jacobs beat Gennady Golovkin, so it would be a good fight, to beat him and win another fight could land me the winner of Canelo and Golovkin, I know things could be better under other conditions. I think [Jacobs] beat GGG and at 168 pounds I want to prove that it's my weight, that Saturday was a bad night, they have to understand that I made a sacrifice, it was a million dollars penalty [for every pound over the contract limit] and they (Canelo and Golden Boy) knew what it was going to cost me and they knew that I would leave everything on the scale. I risked it and it was difficult."
boxing_rocks wrote:I doubt Jr can still bring good money to the table after that performance. Why else would Jacobs fight him?
Because it'd be an easy win over a recognizable name, and the money would still probably be better to fight Chavez Jr. than it would be to fight most any other fighter in and around that weight range.
Chavez Jr. is better off fighting other Juniors. Or Son's of other boxing figures. Jr. could fight someone like Buddy McGirt Jr. at 168. Battle of the Juniors.
MachoTime wrote:Chavez Jr. is better off fighting other Juniors. Or Son's of other boxing figures. Jr. could fight someone like Buddy McGirt Jr. at 168. Battle of the Juniors.
Maybe he could fight Julian Jackson's kids they're around his weight class.
MachoTime wrote:Chavez Jr. is better off fighting other Juniors. Or Son's of other boxing figures. Jr. could fight someone like Buddy McGirt Jr. at 168. Battle of the Juniors.
Great idea! It could be The Battle In The Shadows Super Series.
MachoTime wrote:Chavez Jr. is better off fighting other Juniors. Or Son's of other boxing figures. Jr. could fight someone like Buddy McGirt Jr. at 168. Battle of the Juniors.
Maybe he could fight Julian Jackson's kids they're around his weight class.
MachoTime wrote:Chavez Jr. is better off fighting other Juniors. Or Son's of other boxing figures. Jr. could fight someone like Buddy McGirt Jr. at 168. Battle of the Juniors.
Maybe he could fight Julian Jackson's kids they're around his weight class.
Aaron Pryor Jr. if he's still fighting.
Apparently he is. He's scheduled to fight on June 23rd. I almost mentioned Pryor's son as well, the reason I didn't is because I wasn't sure he was still active.
Chavez Jr. can still have a long and active career like the Jorge Paez Jr's. Just not on elite or championship level. 8 or 10 rounders Chavez Jr. can still make a living. No doubt Chavez Jr. can still headline smaller shows.
MachoTime wrote:Chavez Jr. can still have a long and active career like the Jorge Paez Jr's. Just not on elite or championship level. 8 or 10 rounders Chavez Jr. can still make a living. No doubt Chavez Jr. can still headline smaller shows.
Yeah I wouldn't be surprised to see him go the Yory Boy Campas route where he just keeps on fighting no hopers and piling up wins on small cards.
Mexi-Box wrote:If he wants to prove 168 lbs. is his weight, why not fight Gilberto Ramirez?
It would be worse than Saturday. Absolute waste of time.
No, I think Ramirez would really pummel him and make it enjoyable like Fonfara did. I think Ramirez is the only SMW that is even bigger than Chavez Jr. Dude looks gigantic for the division.
Mexi-Box wrote:If he wants to prove 168 lbs. is his weight, why not fight Gilberto Ramirez?
It would be worse than Saturday. Absolute waste of time.
No, I think Ramirez would really pummel him and make it enjoyable like Fonfara did. I think Ramirez is the only SMW that is even bigger than Chavez Jr. Dude looks gigantic for the division.
The same way as Canelo, Zurdo doesn't have enough power to stop Jr. It would be another 120:108 decision. Steve Kim asked Arum is JCCJ is an option for Zurdo, and Bob's response was of a kind Steve couldn't quote.
What planet is he on?
It would be worse than Saturday. Absolute waste of time.
Great idea! It could be The Battle In The Shadows Super Series.