CHAVEZ HOPES FOR LAST GLIMPSE OF GLORY.Byline: Robert Morales Staff Writer Although he is calling it his ``Adios,'' 42-year-old Julio Cesar Julio Cesar could refer to those people:
n. See junior welterweight. bout against Ivan Robinson Ivan "Mighty" Robinson (born February 27, 1971 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a boxer who has compiled a record of 36-10-2 (12 KOs) since becoming a professional in 1992. He attended Simon Gratz High School in Philadelphia. at Staples Center This article has multiple issues: * Its neutrality is disputed. * It may contain original research or unverifiable claims. * It does not cite any references or sources. is not his last. Chavez, a three-time champion during a 25-year career that includes 88 knockouts, has fought just four times in the past four years. His most recent bout was a 10-round decision over Frankie Randall This article is about the American boxer Frankie Randall; for other people named Frankie Randall, see Frankie Randall (disambiguation). Frankie Billy Randall (born September 25, 1961) is a three-time world champion boxer who is best known as the man who handed Mexican legend in Mexico City Mexico City Spanish Ciudad de México City (pop., 2000: city, 8,605,239; 2003 metro. area est., 18,660,000), capital of Mexico. Located at an elevation of 7,350 ft (2,240 m), it is officially coterminous with the Federal District, which occupies 571 sq mi on May 22, 2004. ``I know I'm not the same fighter, but there is still a little bit of the Julio you saw,'' Chavez said through a translator. ``I know it will be a tough fight, that Ivan Robinson is a tough fighter. But the people are not going to see Julio Cesar Chavez fat or slow.'' Chavez is guaranteed $200,000 for the bout. Robinson will receive $60,000. There are 3,500 tickets remaining at the 20,000-seat Staples Center. ``It shows the fact that (Chavez) is an icon and it shows the fact that the Hispanic boxing fans are the most loyal fans in the world,'' fight promoter Bob Arum said. ``They really want to give him a really appropriate sendoff send·off n. 1. A demonstration of affection and good wishes for the beginning of a new undertaking. 2. A farewell: gave our guests a hearty sendoff at the airport. tribute.'' The first bell is at 4 p.m. The Showtime pay-per-view telecast will begin at 6. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., 19, will fight on the undercard un·der·card n. The event or events coming before and supporting the main event, as of boxing matches. . He will take on Adam Wynant (9-3-1) in a six-round lightweight bout. Also, Carlos Hernandez (41-4-1, 24 KOs) will go against Jesus Chavez (40-3, 28 KOs) in a World Boxing Council The World Boxing Council was initially created by 11 countries: the United States, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Mexico, Philippines, Panama, Chile, Peru, Venezuela, and Brazil plus Puerto Rico, met in Mexico City on February 14, 1963, upon invitation of the then President of super featherweight title elimination fight and Rafael Marquez (33-3, 30 KOs) will take on Ricardo Vargas (37-10-3, 12 KOs) in a defense of his International Boxing Federation “IBF” redirects here. For other uses, see IBF (disambiguation). The International Boxing Federation, or IBF, is one of three major organizations recognized by IBHOF which sanction world championship boxing bouts, alongside the WBA, WBC. bantamweight ban·tam·weight n. 1. A weight division in professional boxing having an upper limit of 118 pounds (53.1 kilograms), between junior bantamweight and junior flyweight. 2. A boxer competing in this weight division. 3. title. The younger Chavez said he is looking forward to fighting in Los Angeles for the first time. ``This is a great opportunity for me to impress everyone in Los Angeles, and I promise I will do that,'' said Chavez Jr., who is 18-0 with 13 knockouts. During a training tour that included Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and several California cities, Chavez Jr. made a stop at George Foreman's gym in Houston. ``George Foreman, who watched him when he trained in Foreman's gym in Houston, called me over and said, `Bob, take care of him, he's the next big superstar in boxing,' '' Arum arum, common name for the Araceae, a plant family mainly composed of species of herbaceous terrestrial and epiphytic plants found in moist to wet habitats of the tropics and subtropics; some are native to temperate zones. said. ``I really believe the kid has the ability and the charisma to be a superstar.'' Vanes Martirosyan (1-0, 1 KO) of Glendale will square off with Jovanni Rubio (6-5, 4 KOs) of Los Angeles in a four-round super welterweight fight. Martirosyan fought for Team USA in the 2004 Olympic Games. Brian Viloria, a 2000 Olympian from Hawaii, will fight Alejandro Moreno (20-16-2, 10 KOs) of Mexico in a 10-round super flyweight bout. For Chavez (106-5-2), this could be the last fight for one of the greatest fighters in history. He has won world titles in three weight classes and is 31-3-2 in championship fights. If he looks good tonight, both he and Arum say there will be at least one more fight. At the moment, Chavez is thinking only of Robinson. ``I have seen Ivan Robinson, and he is a tough fighter,'' Chavez said. ``I've been working hard for this fight and I'm going to try my best to make a great fight for everybody.'' Facing predominantly Spanish-language media at Wednesday's final news conference, Robinson (32-9-2, 12 KOs) had a little fun during his time on the dais. ``Now I know how it felt in the day when the gladiators gladiators [Lat.,=swordsmen], in ancient Rome, class of professional fighters, who performed for exhibition. Gladiatorial combats usually took place in amphitheaters. They probably were introduced from Etruria and originally were funeral games. went out and fought the lions in front of a hostile crowd,'' said Robinson, 34, from Philadelphia. ``I'm surprised I'm still standing here.'' Robinson then got serious. ``Julio Cesar Chavez is a legend and I'm honored to be in the same ring with him,'' he said. Robinson defeated Arturo Gatti twice in 1998, but he is just 3-6-2 in his past 11 fights. In the evening's only title fight - Marquez against Vargas - expect Marquez to try to improve his already impressive knockout ratio while the lighter-hitting Vargas tries to take the fight the 12-round distance. ``He is a different kind of fighter, but I know him very well,'' Marquez, of Mexico City, said. ``I'm very well prepared.'' Vargas, of Tijuana, has a loss and a draw in his two championship fights. ``Some opportunities come early in your career, some come late,'' said Vargas, 33. ``You just have to take advantage of them.'' Robert Morales, (626) 962-8811, Ext. 2213 robert.morales(at)sgvn.com CAPTION(S): photo, 2 boxes Photo: (color) Julio Cesar Chavez faces Ivan Robinson in what may be the final fight of Chavez's illustrious career. Jorge Uzon/AFP/Getty Images Box: (1) CHAVEZ'S ``ADIOS'' (2) L.A. STORY |
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