Júlio Cesar Chávez says his son was not prepared to face Anderson Silva and asks for retirement

Anderson leaks Chavez's guard. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter

Boxing legend, Júlio Cesar Chávez is not satisfied with his son's performance in the fight against Anderson Silva in a superfight at the 'Tribute of Kings', held last Saturday (19), in Mexico. The boxer believes that Júlio Cesar Chávez Jr. did not prepare adequately for the fight and asks him to retire.

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“I prefer him to retire, if he doesn't prepare properly for combat. They (their children) don't prepare themselves in the best possible way to fight,” said Júlio Cesar Chávez in an interview with the North American website 'boxing scene'.

Appointed as favorite for the fight, Júlio Cesar Chávez Jr. was unable to confirm his status as former world champion and was surprised by Anderson Silva, who won by split decision after an eight-round duel. Previously, the Mexican had also failed to make weight for the clash.

At 35 years old, the Mexican has 60 boxing fights, with 52 victories, six defeats, one draw and one 'no result' fight. He won the WBC (World Boxing Council) belt by defeating Sebastian Zbik in June 2011 and managed to defend the title on three other occasions.

The confrontation against Chávez marked Anderson's first appearance since leaving the UFC at the end of 2020. Against the former world champion in the 'noble art', Silva once again showed his talent in martial arts and emerged victorious in the judges' split decision .