Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Anderson Silva Betting
From 2011 to 2012, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. held the World Boxing Council middleweight title. Since losing the title belt, Chavez has been a mixed bag in the ring, but with the name brand to always draw eyeballs and betting action. Chavez comes from one of the most famous families in the sport and is the son of legendary Julio Cesar Chavez, a multiple world champion in three different weight divisions. Chavez Jr. also has a brother, Omar, that was a professional boxer and contender as well. Chavez will be facing MMA and UFC legend Anderson Silva on June 19, 2021. Silva has some boxing experience but is best known as the former UFC middleweight champion. He held the longest championship reign in UFC history at 2457 days in length, lasting from 2006 to 2013. Silva set the UFC record of 16 consecutive wins in that span. Silva left the UFC last November to pursue his own interests, which include boxing.
When: Saturday, June 19, 2021
Where: Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara, MX
Why: Light Heavyweight Bout
On Saturday, June 19, 2021, Anderson Silva (1-1, 1 knockout) will face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in a light heavyweight bout scheduled for eight rounds. Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara, is the venue with the fight available to be seen on pay per view.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Anderson Silva Boxing Odds
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Light Heavyweight Bout
Cesar Chavez Jr., age 35, is ranked 77th in the world. He has a career record of 52 wins, five losses, and one draw. He stands at six feet tall with a reach of 73 inches and fights from an orthodox stance. His last fight was on November 27, 2020, when he scored a 4th round technical knockout win over Jeyson Minda. The win snapped a two-bout losing streak.
Chavez Jr. may be best known for going the distance against Saul Alvarez on May 6, 2017, in a unanimous decision loss at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. That bout with Canelo was a 12-round matchup.
Anderson Silva, age 46, has only two professional boxing matches in his career. Chavez claims to be surprised that Silva was willing to go up against him. Chavez has also never fought before at 180 pounds. He believes that Silva has found the perfect opportunity and timing.
Chavez says he respects Silva and expects a good fight. But he also said that he has too much skill for Silva, although Chavez acknowledges that Silva at least knows how to box, based on his experience of two professional fights.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Anderson Silva
Julio Cesar Chavez has the advantage of being a career professional boxer. Anderson Silva was one of the UFC greats and commands respect for that. But this is not where his expertise is.
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