Philippines, 02 Jul 2025
  Home >> News

 


BOXERS

CURRENT CHAMPIONS 

FORMER CHAMPIONS   

RATINGS                       

NEWS           

FORUM        

FIGHT GALLERIES        

RING CARD GIRLS        


 
 
News  


CHAVEZ-VERA WEIGH-IN (PHOTOS)


PhilBoxing.com




Downtown Los Angeles:- In the beginning, the big match between the former WBC middle weight champion, Mexico?s Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (46-1-1, 42KO) and his picked opponent, Bryan Vera (23-6-1, 14KO) of Austin, Texas was agreed upon to be contested at 163 lbs.

Then it was moved to 168 pounds and it was also postponed due to a ?cut? suffered by Chavez during training.

Chavez Jr., the son Mexican boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. eventually informed everyone that the fight may finally be made at a higher weight, something like 172 lbs.

But that was not for sure.

Chavez Jr. has no qualms about moving the weight up as according to him ?it?s not a title fight?.

Bob Arum apparently agreed with him. At the presscon Wednesday Arum made a joke of the whole situation and said that the weight will be determined today when the fighters will finally step on the scales.

HBO who stands to make a big profit off this fight, has not said anything to the contrary.

Vera however, who was alleged to have been paid a six figure amount to accept the weight of Chavez today indicated that if the pampered Mexican hits 180 lbs during the weigh-in, there will be no fight.

Yesterday, reports indicate that those involved finally agreed to have the fight at 173 lbs.

This afternoon at the official weigh-in held at the historic Biltmore Hotel in downtown LA the issue was finally settled.

The weigh-in that never was, was finally done.

Brian Vera stepped on the scales and the pointer read 171.2 pounds. After he got off the scales, everyone, well at least those in the media section, hoist a sigh of relief when Chavez Jr., came in at 172.4 pounds.

Therefore, the fight is on!




The only question that is now hurting for an answer is with the impending weight discrepancy between the two when they rehydrate after the weigh-in is what can possibly happen to Vera come fight night.

There are concerns that Vera who is naturally smaller, will be so greatly outweigh by Chavez at fight night that the danger of him being gravely hurt remains a distinct possibility.

But Vera does not seem disturbed by the weight issue as he knows himself more than anyone else. Evidently, Team Vera headed by one of the best trainers in the business, Ronnie Shields, feels the same.

That fact that Vera was said to have received more money (in addition to his guaranteed purse) to settle the weight issue serves as an incentive for him to continue with the fight.

More importantly, he firmly believes that he can really beat Chavez Jr.

Vera indicated that he is strong and is ready to work to win. He also indicated that he is prepared to fight his fight in the ring.

Hopefully nothing grave will happen to him or even Chavez and both will come back to fight another day.

Other results:

Daniel Calzada (8-6-2, 1KO) Denver, CO 141 lbs
Jose Ramirez (5-0-0-,4KO) Avenal, CA 141.4 lbs


Grady Brewer (30-16,0, 16KO) Lawton, OK 160.8 lbs
Matt Korobov (20-0-0,12 KO Orokutan, Russia 160 lbs


Joe Morales (7-4-0,1KO) Denver, CO 128 lbs
Oscar Valdez (6-0-0, 5KO) Indio, CA 127.4 lbs


Edgar Riovalle (35-15-2, 25 KO) Mexico City 132 lbs
Diego Magdaleno (23-1-0, 9KO) Las Vegas,NV 131.8 lbs


Dominic Coca (8-4-0, 2KO) Lynwood, CA 127.6 lbs
Gabino Saenz (10-0-1, 7KO) Indio, CA 127.6 lbs


Cris Fernandez (21-15-1, 12KO) Salt Lake City UT 144.8
Karim Mayfield (17-0-1, 10KO) Daly City, CA 144 lbs

Richar Gutierrez (26-11-1, 16KO) Miami FL 153 lbs
Daniel Sandoval (32-2-0, 30KO) Guadalajara, MX 155lbs


Joseph Laryea ( 11-8-0, 10KO) Accra, Ghana 129.6 lbs
Jose Felix Jr (24-0-1, 19KO) Los Mochis, MX 132.6


Click here to view a list of other articles written by Ed de la Vega, DDS.


Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:

  • What If Pacquiao Defeats Barrios?
    By Ralph Rimpell, , Wed, 02 Jul 2025
  • Team USA Earns Three Wins on Day Two of World Boxing Cup: Astana 2025
    , Wed, 02 Jul 2025
  • Women's Boxing Champion Signs with Combate Global, Still Aims For WBC Absolute Gold
    , Wed, 02 Jul 2025
  • Sanman Boxing Presents Hard-Hitting Prospect Abubakar Yanon Set to Challenge for Philippine Boxing Federation Flyweight Title in Malungon, Sarangani Province
    , Wed, 02 Jul 2025
  • Boxing Returns to Tropicana Atlantic City, July 25
    , Wed, 02 Jul 2025
  • THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 30 June 2025: Zurdo Outpoints Dorticos, Keeps WBA/WBO Cruiser Titles; Mbilli Stops Sulecki in 1; Wins by Kuroki, Wilder and Jake Paul
    By Eric Armit, , Tue, 01 Jul 2025
  • IIEE Titans secured Finals in BPBL, IIEE Chessmasters retain on top level in Bundesliga
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 01 Jul 2025
  • MARIO BARRIOS LAS VEGAS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
    , Tue, 01 Jul 2025
  • CATTERALL AND EUBANK LAY THEIR 'CARDS ON THE TABLE' AHEAD OF MANCHESTER SHOWDOWN
    , Tue, 01 Jul 2025
  • Dumadag holds chess tourney
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 01 Jul 2025
  • Manny Pacquiao's Case for the Greatest of All Time
    By Ace Freeman, , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • DavNor Adventure Race 2025 set July 2
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • Gumila rules Antipolo rapid chess tilt
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • FULL CIRCLE AT WILD CARD: Jhay Otamias’ Tribute to a Fighter and a Fanbase
    By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • Vince Paras Wins by 4th Round KO Over Sarawut Thawornkham to Capture the IBF Pan Pacific Super Flyweight Title
    , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • Team USA's Quest for Gold Set in Stone at World Boxing Cup: Astana 2025
    , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • SBA SEASON 2 DRAFT UNVEILS RISING STARS AND STRATEGIC MOVES AS TEAMS COMPLETE THEIR ROSTERS
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • Filipino Elwin Retanal wins Saudi rapid chess meet
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • Jake Paul Earns Boxing Legitimacy with Dominant Decision Over Julio Cesar Chávez Jr.
    By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 29 Jun 2025
  • Zurdo Ramirez Defends Cruiserweight Crowns with Unanimous Decision Over Dorticos
    By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 29 Jun 2025
  • Vince Paras Faces Sarawut Thawornkham Today at Venue 88 in Gensan
    , Sun, 29 Jun 2025
  • USA Elite High Performance Team Sets Sights on Gold at World Boxing Cup: Astana 2025
    , Sun, 29 Jun 2025
  • Alekhine Nouri bags silver in blitz
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Sun, 29 Jun 2025
  • Paul vs. Chavez Jr: Can Julio Derail Jake Paul?
    By Chris Carlson, , Sat, 28 Jun 2025
  • Dr. KO: Christian Mbilli Stops Maciej Sulecki in 1
    , Sat, 28 Jun 2025




  •  



     
    PhilBoxing.com has been created to support every aspiring
    Filipino boxer and the Philippine boxing scene in general.
    Please send comments to feedback@philboxing.com


    PRIVATE POLICY | LEGAL DISCLAIMER
    developed and maintained by dong secuya
    © 2025 philboxing.com.