In a few days, Julio César Chávez Jr. and his brother Omar will make their return to boxing in Puebla, at an event whose proceeds will be directed towards the fight against addiction.
Both boxers have faced personal issues related to substance use. Julio César Chávez Jr. has been in rehabilitation and has an ongoing legal matter. His father, legendary boxer Julio César Chávez, shared with the press the current situation of his sons during the presentation of his documentary series Chávez vs Chávez.
The former boxer expressed his confidence in Julio and Omar’s preparation for their upcoming fight. “We are very happy that Julio and Omar are back, they are taking it step by step, giving it their all,” he said. He added that his sons’ recovery is a daily process and expressed satisfaction with the progress they have made: “Happy because this is just for today,” he concluded.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, moving up from the original date of September 19. Julio César Chávez Jr., 40 years old, has a record of 56 wins, seven losses, and one draw, and will face Colombian Jeison Troncoso, who has 14 wins and three losses. Omar Chávez, known as the Businessman, will also fight in the event which will feature other bouts with boxers from Puebla.
During the press conference, Julio César Chávez Jr. explained his motivation for returning to the ring. He said that the event focuses on a personal issue and that he wants to inspire young people facing addiction: “I am very happy to be able to get back in the ring, especially for a cause surrounding a topic that has been very complicated for me, addiction and mental health,” he noted.
Omar Chávez, 36 years old, has a record of 42 wins, 29 by knockout, and nine losses. However, he is returning to boxing while facing a domestic violence complaint. This comes after he was arrested in May in Culiacán, where he spent one day in jail before continuing his process under freedom.
The complaint against Omar includes allegations of physical violence and deprivation of liberty. The complainant, Denys Chantal Corona Rodríguez, stated that the boxer kept her deprived of her liberty for 13 days. Despite this legal situation, Omar has signed on to participate in the charity fight, which aims to raise funds for addiction prevention.
Source: www.infobae.com
