Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is congratulated by his father after a victorious return

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. returned to the ring with a unanimous decision victory over Uriah Hall after nearly three years inactive and his father, the Mexican Grand Champion, congratulated his son through his social networks.

In a story posted on his Instagram account, Chavez indicated that he was unable to attend his son’s fight against the former UFC fighter in Tampa, Florida, and He sent her an emotional message after his victorious return.

“Congratulations son. I couldn’t make it, but my heart is there with you and Good things are coming, you deserve them“, wrote the Mexican boxing legend.

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. defeated Uriah Hall, a former UFC fighter, in a fight scheduled for six rounds on the card where Jake Paul knocked out Mike Perry. The Mexican, who had been inactive for almost 3 years in the ring, was booed by the crowd in Tampa, Florida, for the lack of action between the two.

In the end, The three judges scored him the victory on the cards 58-56, 59-55 and 59-55. The former Mexican champion acknowledged after the fight that he fought at 60 or 70 percent of his capacity and that, despite not putting on the show that the public wanted, he felt very good.

Now, the son of the Cesar of Boxing wants to get a shot at the World Boxing Association (WBA) cruiserweight title held by Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez after having another previous fight.

Chavez Jr. He seeks to resume his career after suffering a relapse and being arrested in early 2024 for possession of illegal firearms. Five months later, the judge granted the mental health diversion motion requested by his attorneys and all charges were dropped.

Since his arrest, the Mexican fighter entered a rehabilitation program in Los Angeles – where he must remain for two years by order of the judge – and has been completely sober.

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., 38, returned to the ring after 31 months without action and defeated Uriah Hall by unanimous decision. The son of the Great Mexican Champion He has a professional record of 54 wins (34 by knockout), 6 losses and one draw.

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