Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. added one other win to his resume on Saturday evening, though it’s powerful to say if he made many new followers in Tampa after beating ex-UFC fighter Uriah Corridor by determination on the Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry card.
Following a virtually three-year lengthy layoff, Chavez positively had one thing to show in his return however actually his win was all about sticking to the fundamentals and simply showcasing higher fundamentals than an opponent with restricted boxing expertise. Chavez primarily caught behind his jab and infrequently let free with a giant hook however he wasn’t doing a lot harm.
Nonetheless, he did sufficient to win the rounds and safe the victory with the judges scoring the battle 59-55, 59-55 and 58-56 all for Chavez.
“He’s a robust dude however I acquired my distance … he’s an incredible competitor,” Chavez mentioned afterward. “The win is simple. It’s battle. Nice athlete, nice individual, that’s it. He’s powerful, he’s sturdy. He’s not a boxer.
It was an energetic begin for Chavez, who confirmed poise and expertise towards the previous UFC fighter, as he displayed jab and saved mixing up his punches within the early going. The most effective punch for Chavez within the opening spherical was a stable hook that snapped Corridor’s head round however that didn’t again him down within the exchanges.
Corridor was the aggressor, urgent ahead and shutting the gap however he wasn’t fairly as energetic along with his combos. That mentioned, Corridor’s tempo appeared to disrupt Chavez, who slowed down and began throwing one punch at a time reasonably than placing issues collectively in succession.
As time handed, Corridor tried to make the most of Chavez’s lack of exercise however he simply couldn’t actually land something successfully. Chavez appeared to know he might choose and select his pictures and actually simply outwork Corridor over the course of six rounds.
With three minutes remaining, Chavez lastly picked up his tempo a bit extra, though he was nonetheless largely sticking behind a well-timed jab after which often launching an influence punch. Chavez was additionally persistently working to the physique with Corridor struggling to actually slip by means of his opponent’s protection.
It was something however an thrilling affair however Chavez did sufficient to get the win whereas a dejected Corridor left the ring after the choice was introduced.
Whereas it appears unlikely he’ll get his want, Chavez shot for the celebrities with the callout for his subsequent battle.
“Jake Paul, why not?” Chavez mentioned. “I’m a greater fighter than his opponents, that’s for certain.”
