Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. looks to show he's matured in rematch vs. Vera

It would seem to be ample motivation. But for Chavez, that hasn't always been enough.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. looks to show he's matured in rematch vs. Vera
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. looks to show he's matured in rematch vs. Vera /

Brian Vera (right) and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will face off for a second time after a controversial ending to their first bout.
Brian Vera (right) and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will face off for a second time after a controversial ending to their first bout :: Jeff Gross/Getty Images

It would seem to be ample motivation. But for Chavez, that hasn't always been enough.


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Chris Mannix
CHRIS MANNIX

Chris Mannix is a senior writer at Sports Illustrated covering the NBA and boxing beats. He joined the SI staff in 2003 following his graduation from Boston College. Mannix is the host of SI's "Open Floor" podcast and serves as a ringside analyst and reporter for DAZN Boxing. He is also a frequent contributor to NBC Sports Boston as an NBA analyst. A nominee for National Sportswriter of the Year in 2022, Mannix has won writing awards from the Boxing Writers Association of America and the Pro Basketball Writers Association, and is a longtime member of both organizations.