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.
A Knock Out Extravaganza – A Production for the Entire Family
MESA, Ariz., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ — By attending Julio Cesar Chavez Campeones’ Knock Out Extravaganza this Sunday, February 7, 2010, Arizona’s families will find themselves ring-center for the football action.
The excitement will begin when the bell rings at 1:00 pm, inside Julio Cesar Chavez Campeones’ Restaurant and Family Entertainment Center with delicious Mexican food, impressive 125″ HD televisions, and spacious Children’s arcade.
All will experience a fun-filled day of valuable giveaways, one of a kind contests, and half-time interactive entertainment.
“The sound system at Campeones is awesome. Patrons will feel as if they were inside the football stadium,” says Norma Armenta, Event Director.
The event is presented by Coors Light the official beer of the Super Bowl.
A Knock Out Extravaganza is co-produced by Accion Events and Julio Cesar Chavez Campeones.
- What: A Knock Out Extravaganza
- When: Sunday, February 7, 2010, 1:00pm
- Where: Julio Cesar Chavez Campeones, 1300 S. Country Club Dr. Mesa, AZ 85210
- Why: To celebrate the great sport of Football
Accion Events is an Event Marketing organization specializing in the multi-faceted Hispanic market in Arizona.
Julio Cesar Chavez Campeones is a 30,000 sq. ft. family entertainment venue with an authentic Mexican restaurant, arcade games, a sports bar, and a cultural events center from the greatest icon of all time from Mexico.
SOURCE Accion Events
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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 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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July 19, 2009
Chavez Jr off Latin Fury card due to rib injury
Undefeated super welterweight contender and The Son of The Legend, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., has been forced off the card for the upcoming “Latin Fury 10″ due to a training camp injury. “Latin Fury 10” will proceed as scheduled headlined by the two world championship fights featuring undefeated #1 super featherweight contender Urbano Antillon (26-0, 19 KOs) and top ten contender Miguel “Aguacerito” Acosta (25-9-2, 19 KOs) battling for the vacant WBA interim lightweight title and WBA light flyweight champion Giovani Segura (20-1-1, 16 KOs) defending his title against Sonny Boy Jaro (30-7-5, 19 KOs).
Chavez Jr. (39-0-1, 29 KOs) suffered a rib injury last Wednesday during training camp in Big Bear. He has not been able to throw any punches effectively because of the pain and today his doctor ordered a halt of all training until it completely heals. Chavez’s return to the ring is expected to be in September or October.
A Los Angeles news conference scheduled for Monday has been canceled and a final news conference featuring the two world championship fight participants will take place Wednesday in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico.
“Latin Fury 10,” will take place on Saturday July 25. In addition to the two world championship rumbles, it will also feature WBO Latino junior bantamweight champion Alberto Rosas defending his title against Alejandro Martinez in a 12-round title bout.
Produced and distributed by Top Rank, in association with Zanfer Promotions, “Latin Fury 10″ will be broadcast Live on Pay-Per-View, from Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, This Saturday! July 25, beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. For fight week updates, log on to www.toprank.com
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Nazareth suffers subdural hematoma
Last night after his fight against Omar Chavez, Marco Nazareth was taken to the hospital immediately for emergercy surgery for a subdural hematoma.
Nazareth had been knocked down in the first round, and referree Memo Ayon stopped the bout at 2:59 into the fourth round.
Our thoughts and prayers are with him.
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July 18, 2009
Weights for Saturday’s fights
Omar Chavez weighed in at 141 lbs. for his rematch this Saturday against Marco Nazareth, 142 lbs. The fight will take place at the Centro de Convenciones in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, as part of a card televised by TV Azteca and Azteca América.
Other weights:
- Tomas Rojas 115 vs Everardo Morales 114 (Interim WBC super flyweight title)
- Titi Maldonado 116 vs Rodrigo Guerrero 116
- Panchito Sierra 174 vs Rene Fernandez 173
- Hansel Martínez 111 vs Juan Pérez 111.5
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