Azumah Nelson vs Julio Cesar Chavez this year?

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  1. Dunks

    Dunks Absolute Grandmaster Full Member

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    If Azumah Nelson, 49, is able to get past Jeff Fenech, 44, on June 24 at Melbourne's Vodafone Arena, he would consider returning for a second fight later in the year against Julio Cesar Chavez Sr, 46. Nelson is coming back after nearly a decade and Fenech has not fought since 1996. Nelson hopes to repeat the knockout performance that he achieved over Fenech in 1992. Chavez last fought in 2005.

    Nelson told Ghana Web that it was Chavez who approached him for a fight a few months ago and because he was in poor physical shape, he turned the Mexican legend down. If he performs well against Fenech, he would like to accept Chavez's offer.

    “It was Chavez who proposed the fight some few months back, but I wasn’t in the best of shape so I declined his request,” said Nelson. "Regular visits to the gym places me in a better position to face any challenge that lies ahead. I am in constant touch with Chavez to make the dream fight come true.”


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  2. Ramshall1

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    as much respect as I have for both fighters, The old-folks tour makes sense in golf. . . . boxing aint golf.
     
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  3. Atritionist

    Atritionist Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :good:good:good
     
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  4. Dunks

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    you couldnt've said it better.:good
     
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  5. Ramshall1

    Ramshall1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    sorry if that was a thread stopper. :D
     
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  6. brooklyn1550

    brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran Full Member

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    What's next? Carlos Zarate announcing his comeback?
     
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  7. kel

    kel Boxing Addict banned

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    I think it's a good idea.

    Let the old ****s kill each other :lol:
     
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  8. Dunks

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  9. Ramshall1

    Ramshall1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If someone says Ali Vs Meldrick Taylor Im gonna shiit!
     
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  10. brooklyn1550

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  11. columbo man

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    its a farce really boxing at them ages, its a hard enough sport for young men !!!!
     
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  12. Zakman

    Zakman ESB's Chinchecker Full Member

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    As long as they're fighting other old fighters, what's the difference?? It should be a competitive match between fighters of reasonably equally declined abilities.

    There is nothing wrong with a "Seniors Tour" in boxing, imo - as long as they stick to fighting each other and don't get crazy ideas in their heads like they can compete with today's world class fighters.
     
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  13. BENNY BLANCO

    BENNY BLANCO R.I.P. Brooklyn1550 Full Member

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    I don't support this proposed fight but i can see your point tho.
     
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  14. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Make the Shavers vs Ellis fight on June 18, 2008 and it would
    be 35 years to the day that Shavers crushed Ellis in one round.
     
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  15. Zakman

    Zakman ESB's Chinchecker Full Member

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    I'm not chomping at the bit to see it myself, but if these guys can pass physicals, there's no reason why they shouldn't be allowed to fight each other.

    Truthfully, if boxing had a more clearly defined seniors division these guys could make a little money and it might keep them from getting beat up by younger guys looking for a "name" opponent on their ledger.
     
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