a LEGEND in the making

[greynotsoold]

When Chavez Sr. came up, he was 40-something and zero...no names on his record, and he fought Adrian Arreola at the Olympic Auditorium, in LA, barely won a split decision. (Arreola was a tough local fighter, top-ten fringe guy) and everybody thought Chavez was another overrated Mexican fighter with an inflated record but he did pretty well thereafter. Flloyd Patterson refused to let Tracy Harris Patterson fight for a title until after his 50th pro fight.
I've seen lots of fighters win "world" titles in their 12th pro fights and don't think it makes 'em good...bring a guy along slow. Is Chavez Jr "world class"? I don't think much of anybody is world class any more.

[Chino]

I remember how Chavez Sr. was also hated by boxing fans, annalists, commentators, etc. many thought he would do no good against elite contenders and now look at his accomplishments and people still won’t give him credit. I wonder if the same will happen to Jr. If he didn’t have the “Chavez” last name people would probably give him the nod.

[TitoFan]

I remember how Chavez Sr. was also hated by boxing fans, annalists, commentators, etc. many thought he would do no good against elite contenders and now look at his accomplishments and people still won’t give him credit. I wonder if the same will happen to Jr. If he didn’t have the “Chavez” last name people would probably give him the nod.

If he didn't have the "Chavez" last name he would've never gotten away with a 42-0 record without having fought a live body. He may or may not have what it takes (trying to be objective here).... but with the amount of coddling he's getting, I guess we'll never find out.

[Rantcatrat]

How will he fare against Zbik?

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

How will he fare against Zbik?

How dare you..! Make such a suggestion!!

Zbik is the true champion of champions. The chosen one.