Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. makes a comeback as well.LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mixed martial arts great Anderson Silva has agreed to take on veteran boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in an eight-round light heavyweight boxing match June 19 in Guadalajara, Mexico.
The 46-year-old Silva is one of the most accomplished fighters in MMA history, but the long-reigning UFC middleweight champion has won just one of his last nine bouts since 2012. UFC released him from his promotional contract late last year.
The 35-year-old Chavez Jr. (52-5-1, 34 KOs) held the WBC middleweight title for 15 months during an 18-year professional career abetted by his father's fame and adoration in their native Mexico. Chavez Jr. lost every round on every judge's card when he fought Canelo Alvarez in 2017.
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Anderson Silva, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. agree to boxing match
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