On Saturday night, November 19th, Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. will make his first title defense against "The Pride of Providence" Peter Manfredo Jr. of "The Contender" fame.This is a very intriguing bout between two men who are at very different stages in their respective careers.Manfredo has publicly stated that this will indeed be his last bout if he is not successful in dethroning the younger and less experienced champion. But, after defeating the underrated Sebastian Zbik just one week before his legendary father was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, Junior is not quite ready to relinquish his world title.
WORLD MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs Peter Manfredo Jr.
Date : 19 November 2011, Saturday
Time : 9:00 PM EST (HBO Boxing)
Venue: Reliant Arena – Houston, TX, USA
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs Peter Manfredo Jr.
Date : 19 November 2011, Saturday
Time : 9:00 PM EST (HBO Boxing)
Venue: Reliant Arena – Houston, TX, USA
Chávez Jr. (43-0-1, 30 KOs), of Culiacan, México, making his first appearance in Houston since 2004, is the son of Mexico’s greatest fighter Julio César Chávez. Chávez, 25, took up the “family business” in 2003, winning a four-round decision in his professional debut. Eight years later, the reigning WBC middleweight champion and superior gate attraction is poised to make his own mark in the boxing world.
Manfredo (37-6, 20 KOs), of Providence, RI, first earned worldwide attention with his runner-up finish on NBC’s “The Contender” during the television show’s debut season in 2005. The son of former world kickboxing champion Peter Manfredo, Sr., Manfredo made his pro debut in 2000 after an outstanding amateur career. Before competing on “The Contender” Manfredo’s professional resume featured impressive victories over former world champion.
