Daniel Jacobs vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. - December 20, 2019

[drunkenpiper36]

I went with Jacobs by stoppage but who knows? I just think Chavez Jr. is done.

[Jeff_lacy_ko]

I agree Gil I worded that wrong. Good for Jacob's and the easy payday. I meant waste of his prime for a meaningful fight. More power to him

[siablo14]

Common sense and conventional wisdom strongly-suggests that Danny Jacobs scores a lop-sided decision victory over a past-his-prime highly-inactive version of Chavez Jr. doing another excellent punch-bag impression.

However, I have this sneaking suspicion that “something” suprising may happen in a bout that superficially appears to be a blatant mismatch.

Danny Jacobs has been stopped and hurt before, as per the Dmitry Pirog bout. And Chavez Jr. is a fighter that has previously proven capable of snatching victory from the jaws of defeat (which he almost achieved against Sergio Martinez).

Danny Jacobs will also be facing an opponent that is bigger than himself, which is something I don’t think he’s done before.

I’m definitely not predicting an upset victory for the Mexican, but I do feel that there might be one or two very brief surprising or exciting moments in what will otherwise be a rather dull one-sided fight.

How many rounds do you think Chavez will win?

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After having twice tested positive for banned substances which resulted in suspensions, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr’s next fight—and career—is now in jeopardy after failing to test at all.

The second generation boxer has been issued a suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission after failure to comply with an ordered random drug test ahead of his planned showdown versus Daniel Jacobs. The battle of former middleweight titlists was due to take place Dec. 20 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, but those plans have been severely altered in light of the recent development, which was first mentioned on social media by The Athletic’s Mike Coppinger.

Interestingly, lead promoter Eddie Hearn recently told IFL TV of plans to potentially move the show to Phoenix, Arizona. It’s a moot point as Chavez Jr’s current suspension disallows other commissions to sanction any fight in which he’s involved under the rules of the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC).

BS.com has learned through sources that the test was ordered by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, one of the few commissions in the country who make a concentrated effort to improve current drug testing standards. As is the case with all athletes enrolled in a drug testing program, Chavez Jr. (51-3-1, 33KOs)—who is enrolled through the World Boxing Council (WBC) Clean Boxing Program (CBP) through 2020—is required to notify testers of his whereabouts upon contact.

Sources informed BS.com that testers attempted to locate Chavez Jr. at the Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, California, where he has been training for the aforementioned showdown with Brooklyn’s Jacobs (35-3, 29KOs). The failed attempts to collect a drug testing sample were reported back to the Nevada commission, whom has placed him on suspension until its next monthly agenda, which is scheduled for Nov. 20 at state headquarters in Las Vegas.

Each of Chavez’s two previous suspensions have come under the auspices of the NSAC. A Nov. 2009 win over Troy Rowland in Las Vegas was changed to a No-Contest after Chavez Jr. tested positive for the banned substance Furosemide. With the finding came a seven-month suspension and a $10,000 fine.

The first loss of Chavez Jr’s career—a 12-round decision to World middleweight champion Sergio Martinez in Sept. 2012 at Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas—was double the pain, as a post-fight drug test showed marijuana in his system, at the time on the list of banned substances. Because it was his second offense, the boxer was hit with a nine-month suspension and a whopping $900,000 fine, 30% of his $3 million fight purse.

Even a clean version of the 33-year Mexican icon posed enough of a risk to event handlers to where a contingency plan was already discussed in putting together the card. An offer was extended to veteran contender Gabriel Rosado which would have assured him a place on the undercard and also serve as standby in the event that Chavez Jr. failed to make the super middleweight limit for what is to be Jacobs’ debut in the weight division following a close but clear points loss to Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez in their World middleweight championship this past May.

Chavez Jr. was out of the ring for more than two years following his own loss to Alvarez, dropping a 12-round shutout to his countryman in May 2017. He resurfaced this past summer, ending the 27-month hiatus with a 1st round knockout of Evert Bravo in a light heavyweight bout this past August in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico. The quick hit was designed to get in another fight by the end of the year, with the plan being to face Jacobs at super middleweight and the winner going on to a big run in 2020.

For now, Chavez Jr. will have to play the waiting game to learn if he will be cleared to fight in December—or ever again.

By Jake Donavon

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A December 20 clash between former middleweight champions Daniel Jacobs and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will be announced today in Los Angeles. The bout is rumored to headed to Arizona after Chavez received a temporary suspension in Nevada for declining to be sampled in a random VADA collection prior to agreeing to the fight. The clash is expected to be fought at the super middleweight limit.

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Press Release

Daniel Jacobs and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will clash in a Super-Middleweight showdown at the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona on Friday December 20, live on DAZN in the US and on Sky Sports in the UK.

Jacobs (35-3 29 KOs) makes the move up to 168lbs following his Middleweight unification showdown with Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas in May, putting his IBF crown on the line against the pound-for-pound Mexican king and WBC and WBA ruler who edged out Jacobs on the cards.

The two-time ruler at 160lbs will make the first steps to becoming a two-weight World champion in Phoenix and does so against Mexican fan-favorite Chavez Jr (51-3-1 33 KOs). It’s a special night for the former WBC 160lb champion Chavez Jr. as he takes on the ‘Miracle Man’ at the same venue his legendary father closed the curtain on his incredible career in 2005.

Chavez Jr. ruled the roost at Middleweight in at the turn of the decade with a record at 160lbs reading as a who’s who of the best at the weight in recent history. The 33 year old returned to action in August with a first round KO win in his 56th pro outing following his own clash with Canelo back in May 2017, and like Jacobs, he sees the Phoenix clash as the first step in adding World titles at 168lbs to his Middleweight crown.

“I am thrilled to be making my debut at Super-Middleweight on December 20 against Julio Cesar Chavez,” said Jacobs. “I’ve achieved a dream of becoming a World champion at Middleweight and now I am seeking to secure my legacy by becoming a two-weight World champion.

“There are some great fighters and champions at 168lbs and I believe that I will be a different beast up at Super-Middleweight. Facing Julio is a great test for my first fight, he’s a former Middleweight champion like me and he has the same goal as I do – Julio is always in great fight and I am sure that our styles will gel to be a thriller for the fans, and I plan to announce my arrival at 168lbs in style.”

“Going against Daniel Jacobs is the perfect fight for me because there is so much on the line,” said Chavez Jr. “A victory gets me one step closer to a world championship and I’m not going to let anyone stand in my way.

“I know that Danny Jacobs is a former world champion and is a strong fighter with very good boxing skills. Those are the kind of boxers that bring out the best in me. I’ve been working hard in the gym and can’t wait to let everyone see what I’ve been working on. I’m very motivated to get the win and at the end of the night I will have my hand raised in victory. I ask my fans to believe in me. I will deliver.”

“I’m delighted to announce this huge fight will close out an incredible 2019 for Matchroom Boxing USA and DAZN,” said promoter Eddie Hearn. “Daniel returns from his point defeat to Canelo to move up in weight on his quest to become a two-weight World champion. He faces a determined Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. who looks for redemption at the site of his father’s last ever professional fight. We expect a great fight, a huge crowd and a stacked card as we’ll look to close out the year in style.”

“As DAZN’s fight season continues, we are thrilled to bring boxing fans a huge super middleweight fight to close out the calendar year,” said Joseph Markowski, DAZN EVP, North America. “Both Daniel Jacobs and Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. are in a position to prove themselves as title contenders on Dec. 20 and the winner will position themselves for a career-defining fight in 2020.”

An announcement on ticket details will be made next week.

[lazboy]

I don’t see a competitive Chavez, even with his blood full of ped’s. I’m sure Jacobs feels this way and the reason why the fight is going ahead.

[boxing_rocks]

Wasn't Chavez suspended for avoiding VADA testers ?

[Enlightened-One]

Wasn't Chavez suspended for avoiding VADA testers ?

He didn’t avoid the VADA testing, but he had an argument with the tester, who he claimed was rude, and didn’t end up being tested.

The NSAC temporarily suspended him until they’ve had a hearing on the 20th November to ascertain what had transpired.

So the fight has been moved states from Nevada to LA.

[lazboy]

Wasn't Chavez suspended for avoiding VADA testers ?

He didn’t avoid the VADA testing, but he had an argument with the tester, who he claimed was rude, and didn’t end up being tested.

[margaret thatcher]

Hope his feelings aren't hurt too badly

[lazboy]

Hope his feelings aren't hurt too badly

[lazboy]

Hope his feelings aren't hurt too badly

#boxershavefeelingstoo
#himtoo

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Wasn't Chavez suspended for avoiding VADA testers ?

So the fight has been moved states from Nevada to LA.

It’s in Arizona.

[Enlightened-One]

So the fight has been moved states from Nevada to LA.

It’s in Arizona.

Yeah, sorry I got confused by the article I read. The fight was announced in Los Angeles, but will take place in Arizona.

[JxhDel.]

I hope Julito brings some fight into this, but I see him badly beaten.

[Stuarty]

#boxershavefeelingstoo
#himtoo

[Stuarty]

Chavez Jnr should just fukk off and stay fukked off. I've no interest in him.

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Hearn: If Chavez Misses 1 PED Test, He's Out Of Jacobs Fight

Now that he has signed a contract to fight Daniel Jacobs, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. cannot miss a test by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association.

VADA reported Chavez to the Nevada State Athletic Commission when its tester couldn’t locate Chavez last month. According to Hearn, Chavez had not yet signed a contract to box Jacobs when he wasn’t available for that VADA test, but that didn’t stop the NSAC from suspending Chavez.

Nevertheless, the Arizona Boxing & MMA Commission is expected to license Chavez to battle Jacobs on December 20 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix. Their fight originally was supposed to take place at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, which was why the NSAC suspended Chavez.

When asked about Chavez missing a VADA test last month, Hearn told BS.com on Friday, “Yeah, because he hadn’t signed up for any contracts for any testing. And these people turned up at his door to test him. So, he said, ‘I’m not doing it.’ He’s fully signed up to all drug-testing agencies for this fight with the [Arizona] commission. So, you’ll find out. Do you know what I mean? Like, if he skips a test, he’s out of the fight because he signed for the fight. He hadn’t signed for the fight then. And this guy’s extremely paranoid, by the way, because his career has been tainted by his own problems.”

The 33-year-old Chavez (51-3-1, 33 KOs, 1 NC) has boxed only once since Mexican rival Canelo Alvarez dominated him in their 12-round super middleweight match 2½ years ago at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The son of Mexico’s most beloved boxer won that bout by first-round knockout against Colombian veteran Evert Bravo (25-11-1, 19 KOs) on August 10 in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico.

Brooklyn’s Jacobs (35-3, 29 KOs) has moved up from middleweight to super middleweight for this fight. In Jacobs’ last outing, Alvarez beat him by unanimous decision in their 12-round, middleweight championship unification match May 4 at T-Mobile Arena.

Hearn – whose company, Matchroom Boxing USA, promotes Jacobs – expects Chavez to remain in their fight, despite the former WBC middleweight champion’s unpredictable nature.

“Gabriel Rosado is on the undercard, and he’s standing by to fight either man if someone pulls out,” Hearn said. “And one of the Mexican journalists says, ‘Well, that’s a bit disrespectful to Chavez.’ No, I said, ‘Chavez, he’s up and down. He can be unreliable. He’s in a great place right now. He’s training very hard. You saw him today. He’s in good shape. If he would’ve turned up heavy and then you have a problem.’ He’s in good shape. You see on Instagram – he’s in good shape. Unquestionably, he’s in good shape.”

DAZN will stream Jacobs-Chavez in the United States. Sky Sports is set to televise their 12-round, 168-pound bout in the United Kingdom.

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[sneakyright]

He must just think that a hail mary attempt to get a big win is his only real chance at gaining credibility or something.

He'd definitely get back in the mix with a win here, but he won't win. He'll be doing well to win a round or two.

That was a pretty poor showing against Canelo. He'll have to fight the fight of his life to beat Jacobs and I don't think he has it in him. He grew up a spoiled rich kid. The performance against Martinez indicates a bit of his old man's grit in him, but I don't think he'll ever get back to that place again.

All that said, if he were to do something like Nonito just did, display a giant set of nuts like that, lose courageously in a great fight like that, I could give him another chance. Don't see it happening though.

[drunkenpiper36]

Gotta go with Jacobs on this one.

[boxing_rocks]

https://sports.yahoo.com/nevada-athleti ... 22713.html

“Based on Matchroom’s ongoing dealings with Chavez while he has been on suspension, it is apparent that Matchroom has violated Nevada law. Further, given that Chavez’s suspension is based on his refusal to submit to a drug test requested by the NSAC, and thus an anti-doping violation, it is apparent that the event scheduled to occur in Arizona on December 20, 2019, is in violation of the Ali Act. As such, Matchroom is promoting an event that potentially violates federal law.

“On November 7, 2019, I contacted Shaun Palmer, Matchroom’s Head of Legal and Business Affairs, and informed him of the legal issues with Matchroom’s dealings with Chavez discussed herein. I further informed him of the potential consequences should Matchroom not take corrective measures to comply with Nevada law, including that a violation of Nevada law would be considered by the NSAC when deciding whether to renew Matchroom’s promoter’s license. As of the date of this letter, the matters at issue have not been resolved.

“Given the above, grounds exist to bring disciplinary action against Matchroom before the NSAC. If Matchroom does not take the necessary action to come into compliance with Nevada law, our office will consider its options.”

[siablo14]

Don't dignify this fight. What Chavez Jr did should have been rewarded with a year ban as is usually the case.