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MMA Legend Anderson Silva To Face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
At Tribute To The Kings On June 19
It is Official!! -- The Legend Anderson Silva has agreed to
fight Julio Chavez Jr. in “Tribute to the Kings” in a boxing
match on Saturday June 19th to be broadcast on Pay Per View
in North America.
Anderson Silva, considered by many to be the greatest MMA
fighter of all time, will take on former WBC Middleweight
Champion of the world Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. in a boxing
match on June 19th at Jalisco Stadium in Guadalajara,
Mexico. Silva of Curitiba Brazil was the longest reigning
middleweight Champion for the UFC and compiled a record of
34 victories with 11 losses and 23 stunning knockouts. His
boxing record is 13 – 1. Chavez, Jr. has a record of 52-5-1
with 34 knockouts.
"When I look back at my journey, I see that nothing has been
in vain!
I am extremely happy for the opportunity to test my boxing
skills with Julio César Chávez Jr. I train continuously,
always am striving for resilience and to overcome obstacles.
Fighting is my everlasting breath," said Silva.
"“I have rededicated myself to the sport I love and I will
be ready to face anyone in the Light Heavyweight division
starting with Silva. I will be prepared to be victorious on
June 19th," said Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
Keith Schoen, of Schoen Entertainment, working in concert
with Armando Bareño of Global Sports Streaming (GSS) have
secured the deal with Anderson Silva for this bout with
Julio Chavez Jr. The promoter for this event is Jorge
Toscano of Toscano Boxing Promotions and Saul Rios of
Borizteca Boxing Promotions who are represented by Attorney
Gino Mazzanti.
"This promises to be an epic battle between two superior
fighters with a global fan base. Everyone associated with
this Pay-Per-View promotion, and fight fans from around the
globe are super enthusiastic to see these two great fighters
meet in the ring,” said Keith Schoen. Anderson Silva is
represented by ICM Partners, and managed by Talize Sayegh of
Ducais Talent Management.
Said Jorge Toscano of Toscano Promotions, “We are excited to
complete this deal and bring an entertaining night of boxing
for the combat sport community.”
Fellow co-promoter Saul Rios of Borizteca Boxing said,
“Anderson Silva is the greatest MMA fighter, and a great
boxer so to have him fight Chavez Jr. for his first fight
after leaving the UFC makes for an intriguing night of
boxing.”
Armando Bareño of Global Sports Streaming stated, "“When you
hear the names Chavez, Camacho, & Alvarez you know those are
big names in boxing. Now adding Silva’s name to boxing; this
made a special night even bigger with the GOAT of MMA
fighting in a boxing match.”
This Massive Event “Tribute to The Kings” will be live on
Pay-Per-View and will also feature a special Exhibition bout
that will see Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. make his final ring
appearance against Hector Camacho Jr. Camacho will be
honoring the legacy of his late Hall of Fame father.
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