Tag Archives: Julio Cesar Chavez Jr

Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao has been named a 2009 Gusi Peace Prize laureate, the only athlete in the elite group of 19 awardees from 16 different nations. Established 22 years ago by Ambassador Barry Gusi and his wife, Dr. Evelyn Gusi, the Gusi Peace Prize is awarded annually to distinguished individuals …

Undefeated No. 1 contenders Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. and Yuri Foreman, plus three-time world champion Daniel Santos add more firepower to the blockbuster card headlined by the Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto welterweight championship, taking place Saturday, November 14 at the sold out MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

The main event at El Palenque de la Feria in Tepic, Mexico featured a highly competitive WBO minimumweight title defense by Donnie Nietes. The Filipino visitor was given all he could handle by Interim WBO titlist Manuel Vargas but after twelve difficult rounds were completed, wildly diverged scores were announced. …

Two good fight cards tonight south of the border and we kick off this look with a big show at El Palenque de la Feria in Tepic. Headlining is WBO minimumweight champ Donnie Nietes, 24-1-3 (14), who puts his belt at risk for the third time by facing Manuel Vargas, …

Nominees for the second edition of “Tecate Premios Deportes”, or Tecate Sports Awards, were announced today. Nearly 60 Hispanic athletes from six sports categories are being considered for their sportsmanship, talent and character exemplified during 2008.

Last night at Plaza de Toros in Tijuana, Mexico, WBO Super Flyweight Champion Fernando Montiel, 39-2-1 (29), made the successful jump to bantamweight, capturing the interim WBO crown at 118 pounds by knocking out Argentina’s Diego Oscar Silva, 24-2-3 (12), in the third round. Montiel was in control the whole …

There’s a good fight card tonight at Plaza De Toros right across the US/Mexico border in Tijuana as the WBO Bantam and WBC Super Feather belts will be up for grabs. In the main event, longtime WBO Super Flyweight Champ Fernando Montiel, 38-2-1 (28), will try again to make the …

Five of Mexico’s biggest names in boxing converge for the first time, headlining the same boxing card! Top Rank presents “Latin Fury 8: Tijuana Thunder,” broadcast live on Pay-Per-View from Tijuana, Mexico on March 28. The five-bout pay-per-view extravaganza will feature undefeated super welterweight sensation Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr., WBC …

Nonito Donaire retained his position as the top flyweight in the world with a sixth round cuts stoppage against South African challenger Mortui Mthalane to keep the IBF and IBO titles at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV. Donaire, 20-1 (13), won his 19th straight contest but it wasn’t easy …

Top Rank puts on a big show tonight at the Mandalay Bay in Vegas with IBF/IBO Flyweight Champion Nonito Donaire putting his belts at risk against South Africa’s Moruti Mthalane as the headlining contest. Donaire, 19-1 (12), rocketed to prominence last year when he won his titles by knocking out …

Undefeated top 10 super welterweight contender Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. and International Boxing Federation flyweight champion Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donair, Jr., headline “Final Impact” an explosive pay-per-view extravaganza Saturday, November 1 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.

Undefeated super welterweight Top-10 contender Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr., IBF flyweight champion Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire and Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum will host a news conference luncheon on Monday, September 22, announcing their pay-per-view fistival.