Chavez (left) faces Anderson (right). Photo: Reproduction / Youtube
Anderson Silva changes his surroundings, this Saturday (19), at the age of 46. The greatest fighter in middleweight history will take his chances in Boxing against another legend of the sport. He faces Mexican Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 35, former world champion of the World Boxing Confederation.
The fight
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The fight against Chavez will be the third of Anderson Silva in the 'noble art', the first since he left the UFC, at the end of 2020. Spider, considered an underdog for the confrontation, did not hide his happiness at facing a former world champion 11 years younger.
“(Boxing) is an incredible, traditional sport. I'm lucky to have the opportunity to box against an incredible name, to be on the same card as Júlio César Chávez and to fight his son. I’m very happy,” said Anderson, before talking about his career in the sport.
“I have been training boxing for many years. In Brazil I fought professionally, of course, not at the same level. I just try to enjoy the moment and do my best to send a good message to each person who follows me and cheers for me”, concluded the Brazilian, in an interview with BJPenn.com.
On the other hand, Chavez Jr, foresees an exciting duel against Anderson, but guarantees that he hopes to knock out the Brazilian after the third or fourth round.
“(The confrontation against Anderson Silva) has all the ingredients to be an exciting fight. I predict I can knock him out after the third or four rounds. That's when I get into a rhythm and start to feel like I'm in the ring. I predict that after the fourth round, I will be able to knock him out. And if he lasts longer than that, it will be his fault. It's going to be a beating”, declared the former boxing champion in an interview with 'TMZ Sports'.
At 35 years old, Júnior experienced his peak in boxing between 2006 and 2015, when he won and defended the WBC (World Boxing Confederation) belt. Over his 17-year career, the athlete, who is the son of the legendary Julio César Chávez, competed in 59 fights. Thus, there are 52 wins and five losses.
How to watch Anderson Silva's fight in Boxing?
The event, which is called 'Tribute to the Kings', will not be shown on any Brazilian television channel, but can be watched on the ZoomeTV online platform. The broadcast will feature comments from Rogério Minotouro and Acerlino Popó Freitas. SUPER FIGHTS also follows the fight of Anderson Silva LIVE AND IN REAL TIME with photos, videos and minute-by-minute comments. The channel SUPER FIGHTS on Youtube will also be the 'second screen' of the event.
Fight program: Boxing Anderson Silva x Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
Data: June 19, 2021
Timetable: From 21pm (Brasília time)
Location: Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE in real time and ZoOme.TV (entire card) via online pay-per-view
EVENT CARD
Up to 66.2 kg.: Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. vs. Hector Camacho Jr.
Up to 81.6 kg.: Julio César Chávez Jr. x Anderson Silva
Up to 72.5 kg.: Omar Chavez x Ramon Alvarez
Up to 69.8 kg.: Damian Sosa x Abel Mina
Up to 61.2 kg.: Manuel Jaimes x Francisco Martinez
Up to 63.5 kg.: Kevin Torres x Jorge Luis Melendez
Up to 57.1 kg.: Mario Alberto Ramirez x Pedro Castro
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