Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Passes Test
Sunday February 10, 2008
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., still one week shy of his 22nd birthday, faced a tough test in the first 12-rounder of his young career. Chavez passed the test with flying colors, dropping Jose Celaya with a left hook in round two and a right in round eight. Celaya quit later in round eight.
Chavez is now 35-0-1 ... that's right, 36 professional bouts and he's still only 21! Chavez made his pro debut at 130 in 2003 but is now campaigning at 154. He continues to show great promise but should not be rushed as he needs to put more muscle on his six-foot frame before facing the division's elite.
Junior wasn't the only son of Julio Cesar Chavez on the card -- super lightweight Omar Chavez raised his record to 6-0 when he stopped Miguel Camacho with a first round body shot.
Comments
Props to Jose Celaya. The people from Salinas California appreciate your effort.
Keep ya head up. PEACE Joaquin Casareno 02/10/2008
Good to see some rising stars in the world of boxing. You’re right too, he shouldn’t rush things.
JC Jr needs to use his jab more when fighting smaller guys. The Chavez camp is trying to get a World Championship fight this year for JC jr, but I think he should wait until mid next year.
Omar fights more like his father. Both fighters have the same calm confident attitude that their father showed. Both fighters have a lot of potential; I just hope they don’t rush into anything.
This kid is going to be as good as his father or better and cant wait to see him fight biger and better guys and make it to the top.