Julio Cesar Chavez Jr's Next Fight: Ronald Hearns and Nobuhiro Ishida Rumored
by Scott Christ on Jul 14, 2011 6:48 AM EDT
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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr is scheduled to return to the ring on September 24 in Mexico, making his first defense of the shady WBC middleweight belt he won from Sebastian Zbik on June 4. Though names like Bryan Vera and Peter Manfredo Jr have been mentioned before, two lesser names are now being rumored: Ronald Hearns and Nobuhiro Ishida.
Hearns (26-2, 20 KO) was last seen in February, getting the snot beaten out of him by Felix Sturm in Germany. That title shot was undeserved, and this one would be even more so. The 32-year-old son of Thomas "Hitman" Hearns is arguably even further removed from his father's skills than his would-be opponent, and quite frankly just is not a good fighter. Obviously the idea would be to match the sons of a couple of legends, but these are not exactly chips off the old block.
Ishida (23-6-2, 8 KO) beat James Kirkland on April 9, which has made him a name chased by the likes of Paul Williams and even middleweight champ Sergio Martinez. He's really more Chavez's speed, and frankly on an even playing field, I could see Ishida outboxing Chavez and winning a pretty clear decision, but this wouldn't be neutral ground.
Since Hearns is the least good of the four names we've heard so far, put him in the lead. Can you imagine that, though? Ronald Hearns getting two bad title shots in one year, with his best career win being Delray Raines. I mean, titles are largely useless now and all that, but even still, that's super duper extra strength weak.
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I knew it!!! I knew they’d match him with Ron Hearns eventually. Either that or Little Camacho.
Ah well, that’s boxing I guess.
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They could at least do Lil Hearns vs Lil Camacho for the right to fight Lil Chavez.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 14, 2011 7:34 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ronald Hearns has the be saddest in the bunch
he didn’t inherent his fathers power or reach ( 6’3ft 73 inch reach WTF) but he inherited his fathers chin
by Mohammedini Hussein on Jul 14, 2011 7:58 AM EDT reply actions
Paez Jr. Might be one level worse
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by Brickhaus on Jul 14, 2011 9:35 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
And even he can now beat JL Castillo.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 14, 2011 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I would laugh and laugh and laugh if Ishida actually won a decision against JCC Jr.
by Verklemptomaniac on Jul 14, 2011 9:36 AM EDT reply actions
A decision I doubt
He’s have to behead him to win
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
Expecting Hearns
Just looked at the June WBC MW rankings…….Hearns isn’t even ranked in the TOP 40!
But lo and behold…….he suddenly appears as # 15 in the July rankings…..losing by KO to Felix Sturm must do wonders for your career. I hope Hearns wrecks Chavez……..but I’m sure they will DQ him if he does.
Ronald isn’t good but he did knock the hell out of Delray Raines. Sturm was just a massive ten classes above him, but Chavez is probably only three classes above him.
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by Scott Christ on Jul 14, 2011 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions
what a joke
Chavez Jr continues to pad his record. When’s he going to fight a legit, big named, threat instead of recycled guys who pose little risk. I am so tired of sorry-a** Chavez Jr.
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by SmittytheCutman on Jul 14, 2011 10:15 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Part of his exit strategy. Very smart move IMO
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He has almost fifty so far
Maybe a few more and he’ll be ready.
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by pakinpower on Jul 14, 2011 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Sammlung...I hope that's sarcasm I'm hearing, because 98% of JC Jr's fights have been of the tuneup variety.
"That was very funny about the old man basketball skills. One is lucky to escape injury when playing against those crafty, crusty sumbitches. And it’s just demoralizing when they demonstrate yet again how to use the backboard from range." - Charlie Custer
by SmittytheCutman on Jul 14, 2011 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
of course.
Of course he has to fight Hearns!!!…. no matter which are the boxing skills of Hearns, Jr will win the bout with a controversial majority decision.
HOW DOES HE LOOK AT HIMSELF IN THE MIRROR
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
He doesn't
Because the mirror is covered up by the piles of money.
by ozymandius1024 on Jul 14, 2011 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think we can safely say that it’s going to be Hearns and not Ishida. And that’s a poor choice of opponent – but as long as the fight isn’t taking up a date on HBO or Showtime, I don’t really care too much. Now if Chavez was a real talent, and each one of his outings was something I looked forward to… that would be a different story. But he’s not. He’s reached his peak as a fighter, and his future isn’t all that interesting. And as for his belt, I don’t care about that either. It’s just one of many that aren’t relevant.
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by Alexander Daniels on Jul 14, 2011 4:02 PM EDT reply actions
Which is why he'll be able to fight such poor competition
He practically gets a free pass. The only top 25 fighter he’s faces is Zbik, who was very borderline top 10 (and I didn’t even have in my top 10 in a weak division).
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Dont agree.
I dont agree at all, actually there are a lot of critics to his performance as a fighter, sure he has the protection of tv, but the fans dont love him,…not at all.
I´m mexican.
He fits very well into a fine tradition of warrior.
JMM, Barrera, Morales….all warriors who fought the best around. This guy is just like that. Oh, wait…..
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 14, 2011 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Put him in there with Mayorga or Kirkland for shits and giggles.
"That was very funny about the old man basketball skills. One is lucky to escape injury when playing against those crafty, crusty sumbitches. And it’s just demoralizing when they demonstrate yet again how to use the backboard from range." - Charlie Custer
by SmittytheCutman on Jul 14, 2011 10:00 PM EDT reply actions
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