This isn’t a serious attempt to work Chavez Jr. back toward championship contention at cruiserweight. It is simply a way to keep him active against competition that presents none of the dangers found at the top of the division.
There was a time when Chavez Jr. was considerably more formidable.
At 154 and 160 pounds, he possessed some of the qualities that made his famous father a legend. Junior was an effective body puncher who thrived at close range, applying pressure to wear foes down physically. He was never the technician Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. was, but there was genuine ability there.
His size played a massive role. Chavez Jr. was a huge…
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