Omar Chavez (19-0-1, 14 KOs) will step into the ring in Acapulco on February 20 to take on Rodrigo Juarez, (15-10-1, 11 KOs) in a six-round bout. The card will be headlined by Giovanni Segura’s defense of his WBA Light Flyweight title against Panamanian Walter Tello. Also on the card, Urbano Antillon will be fighting Luis Antonio Arceo.
December 19, 2009
Omar Chavez vs. Carlos Urrea
Chavez vs. Urrea
Fighting at the Arena Itson in Ciudad Obregon Sonora, Omar Chavez made quick work of his bout against Carlos Urrea (8-14, 3 KOs). After two knockdowns, Urrea was unable to continue, giving Omar the KO victory at 2:39 into the second round. Chavez upped his record to 19-0-1, 14 KOs.
Also on the card, Humberto Soto moved up in weight to win an unanimous decision over Jesus Chavez. Nehomar Cerreno scored an eleventh round knockout over Alejandro Valdez for the Interim WBA Bantamweight title. Hernan Marquez knocked out Ricardo Armenta in two rounds.
Photo: Rafael Soto / Top Rank / Zanfer
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November 14, 2009
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr vs. Troy Rowland
Chavez vs. Rowland
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr won a ten-round decision over Troy Rowland (25-2, 7 KOs) with scores of 99-91, 98-92, and 97-93.
After the fight, the Nevada Athletic Commission claimed that he used the diuretic Furosemide, a banned substance. If found guilty, Chavez could face a fine and suspension, with the result of the bout changed to a no-contest.
In the main event, Manny Pacquiao knocked out Miguel Cotto in the twelfth round to claim the WBO Welterweight title. Also on the card, Yuri Foreman scored a decision win over Daniel Santos to claim the WBA Light Middleweight title. Alfonso Gomez won a technical decision over Jesus Soto Karass after the bout was stopped on cuts in the sixth round.
Photo: Rafael Soto / Zanfer
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October 20, 2009
Omar Chavez vs. James Ventry
Chavez vs. Ventry
In his New York debut, Omar Chavez scored an early knockdown against James Ventry (7-9-1) but was unable to keep the advantage. The fight went the six-round distance with two judges scoring 58-55 and the other scoring 59-54 in Omar’s favor.
The bout was on the undercard of Juan Manuel Lopez’s successful WBO Super Bantamweight title defense over Rogers Mtagwa with a majority decision. Also on the card, Yuriorkis Gamboa defended his WBA Featherweight title with a fourth-round KO over Whyber Garcia and John Duddy won an eight-round unanimous decision over Michi Munoz.
This was Chavez’s first time back in the ring since his July 18 rematch against Marco Nazareth, which ended tragically with Nazareth dying just days afterwards from a subdural hematoma suffered during the bout.
Photo by Chris Farina / Top Rank.
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September 14, 2009
Chavez Jr wins by KO!
Photo: Rafael Soto - Top Rank / Zanfer
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 154, scored an impressive first round knockout over Jason LeHoullier, 154, Saturday night in the main event of Latin Fury 11. Chavez had received criticism for delaying the fight due to injury but entered the ring ready to dispel any doubts. After dropping LeHoullier with a left hook in the first round, Junior moved in for the finish. Referee Ruben Carrion stopped the fight at 2:43, and Chavez Jr’s record improves to 40-0-1 (30 KO’s).
Also on the card, WBO Minimumweight titlist Donnie Nietes retained his title with a split decision over Manuel Vargas, and Fernando Montiel’s bout against Alex Valdez ended on cuts after the third round and resulted in a technical draw.
More news:
- Chavez destroys LeHoullier (FightNews.com)
- LeHoullier dispatched quickly by Chavez Jr. (SeacoastOnline.com)
- Latin Fury 11 fight program
- Discuss the fight on our forum
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September 12, 2009
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr vs. Jason LeHoullier
Photo: Rafael Soto - Top Rank / Zanfer
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 154, scored an impressive first round knockout over Jason LeHoullier, 154, Saturday night in the main event of Latin Fury 11. Chavez had received criticism for delaying the fight due to injury but entered the ring ready to dispel any doubts. After dropping LeHoullier with a left hook in the first round, Junior moved in for the finish. Referee Ruben Carrion stopped the fight at 2:43, and Chavez Jr’s record improves to 40-0-1 (30 KO’s).
Also on the card, WBO Minimumweight titlist Donnie Nietes retained his title with a split decision over Manuel Vargas, and Fernando Montiel’s bout against Alex Valdez ended on cuts after the third round and resulted in a technical draw.
More details:
- Chavez destroys LeHoullier (FightNews.com)
- LeHoullier dispatched quickly by Chavez Jr. (SeacoastOnline.com)
- Latin Fury 11 fight program
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September 1, 2009
Omar Chavez to fight on September 15th
Omar Chavez will return to the ring on September 15 for the first time since his match against Marco “Tejano” Nazareth, who tragically passed away days afterwards from injuries sustained during the bout.
“Qué Viva México de un Solo Golpe III” will take place at the Palenque del Recinto de la Feria in León, Guanajuato, Mexico, and will feature Jorge Arce vs. Simphiwe Nongqayi for the vacant IBF Super Flyweight title.
Also on the card, Humberto Soto will put his WBC Super Featherweight title on the line against Josenilson Dos Santos, and Ulises “Archie” Solis will take on Gilberto Keb Baas.
The card will be broadcast on TV Azteca / Azteca America.
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July 31, 2009
Chavez Jr vs. LeHoullier moved to September 12
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
The match between Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39-0-1 (29 KOs) and Jason LeHoullier, 21-1-1 (8 KOs) will now be featured on Top Rank’s Latin Fury 11 on September 12 in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico.
The match was originally scheduled to take place on the Latin Fury X card on July 25 in the same city. Chavez Jr postponed the bout due to a rib injury.
Also on the September 12 card, WBO Minimumweight champ Donnie Neites will be defending his title against Manuel Vargas.
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July 22, 2009
Marco Antonio Nazareth passes away
Mexican boxer Marco Antonio Nazareth passed away this morning. He underwent emergency surgery for a subdural hematoma Saturday night after a boxing match against Omar Chavez. Nazareth remained in critical but stable condition until Tuesday when his condition worsened, and doctors said that possibly only 10% of his brain function was working. Sadly, he passed away this morning at the young age of 23.
Rest in peace.
Donations to the family: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=216469470065
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July 20, 2009
Marco Nazareth still in critical condition
Marco Nazareth remains in critical condition after a three-hour surgery Saturday night, and doctors hope to see improvement within the next few days.
Related articles (in Spanish):
- Omar Chavez manda al hospital a su rival
- Marco’s father spoke with Notisystema about the tragic event and current situation
- Marco’s friends have created a Facebook group where anyone can post their prayers and best wishes for Nazareth.
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