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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr will get to keep his WBC belt despite not facing Sergio Martinez in his next fight. But he has to face him next. Just not next. Seriously this time. For real. Not playing around. Not kidding, you guys. Mean it. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
The WBC sent out a press statement today which basically says the following:
All in all, I suppose I have more belief that it'll happen now that the press has helped build the fight to the point that it might actually be fairly lucrative.
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The full statement from the WBC is after the jump.
The World Boxing Council unanimously approved that the WBC middleweight champion of the world, Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr., should defend mandatorily against Sergio Martinez, but leaving open an opportunity for both parties to agree as both had TV dates already reserved, Chavez on February 4th and Martinez on March 17th.
As no news of any agreement was received at the WBC offices, and per virtue of February 4th being a month away and March 17th about two months away, the Board of Governors of the WBC has ruled to accept both engagements according to the rules, but with the indication that the winner and WBC champion after the 4th of February must defend mandatorily against Martinez, if he wins over Mathew Macklin, classified in the past convention by request of Mr. Lou DiBella.
The WBC offices will be waiting the requests in writing to approve the bouts.
The rule 2.1 says:
2.1 WBC Approval of WBC Championship and Elimination Bouts. All promoters must request in writing the approval by the WBC of any WBC-sanctioned championship, elimination, or qualifying bouts. No bout shall be considered as officially sanctioned by the WBC unless the promoter has received the written approval of the WBC Presidency, and complies fully with all terms and conditions of the sanction, including payment of all required fees, and compliance with these Rules and Regulations.
0 recs | 13 comments
This has a better chance of happening than Pacquiao – Mayweather. See, there’s always some sort of silver lining
IRodC - January 5, 2012
The WBC is just giving the fight time to “marinate”. That’s all, no serious crime here.
Sammlung - January 5, 2012
Unless by some miracle Rubio beats Chavez Jr.
Apprentice - January 5, 2012
he will have to render him unconscious that’s for sure…
Sammlung - January 5, 2012
i dont think that if Rubio beats JCC that can be called a “miracle”, they´re both B class fighters.
jesusacuna - January 5, 2012
Besides, Jr. Beating Rubio, What other Fighter besides Martinez is a A Class Fighter?
rgb - January 5, 2012
I think he’s referring to the fact the odds are heavily stacked against him getting a decision…
Sammlung - January 5, 2012
Jr will K"O Rubio
I will be at Ringside to see Jr. shut up Rubio’s Big mouth.
rgb - January 5, 2012
jose sulaiman is a joke…. well at least chavez jr is going to fight rubio…
EL CIERTO (VEN) - January 5, 2012
I’ll only believe it’ll happen if someone signs this napkin I have here…
Chris Sarda - January 5, 2012
Re: press build-up
Looking at the SportsCenter Bottom Line, I had to rub my eyes. There was boxing news going across the screen about a possible fight, and it didn’t include the words “Pacquiao” or “Mayweather.”
It was this. I’m not complaining.
Slowka - January 6, 2012
Chavez is a name entertainer. The name sells.
Full stop.
pakinpower - January 6, 2012
its in houston again? look for a controversial early stoppage
Vicmatic1 - January 6, 2012
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