It's going to be in Vegas, at 158 pounds said by Bob Arum the link it's in spanish http://www.mediotiempo.com/mas-deportes/noticias/2011/09/21/chavez-jr-vs-canelo-alvarez-sera-en-marzo-en-las-vegas
is this REALLY going to happen? I thought JCC jr went up a weightclass so he could AVOID Canelo lawlz....
I am a bit surprised this is happening already. I know it is a big fight to be made for the Mexican fans, but I thought it would get a little more buildup. This should be a good one.
This one should be great. However can Jr. even get down in weight enough. Even with a nutritionist and Roach in his last fight he came in right at 160 and on fight night he was 180. Kid is huge for MW. I see Canelo putting a bad bad beating on him. The later rounds will be interesting though.
Rafael tweeted a little while ago that they are nowhere near a deal, but at least it's been discussed. I'd put it at about 1% chance at best of going down in the spring.
Not sure if this happens or not with Chavez's weight and the Top Rank/Golden Boy issues. It would make a lot of sense and money to put them together and the sooner the better since both look like they could lose one of their next fights. I like this fight from an action stand point. Neither are future pfp greats both they make for what would be a good fight. Alvarez would be the favorite but Chavez would be a live underdog here.
Everyone in mexico thinks Canelo is the big deal. They don't really like Julio Cesar Chavez JR though.