By Dan Ambrose: WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (43-0, 30 KO’s) says he’ll be defending his title against number #6 ranked World Boxing Council contender Peter Manfredo Jr. (37-6, 20 KO’s) next, which is slated for November 19th, according to Fight News. Following that fight, if Chavez Jr. wins, he’ll be required to defend his WBC title against his number #1 mandatory challenger Marco Antonio Rubio (51-5-1, 44 KO’s) next year.
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Chavez Jr. vs. Manfredo Jr. a possibility for September 24 at the Alamodome
By Dan Ambrose: With Darren Barker deciding to take on an arguably much better fighter in Sergio Martinez, WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr’s options have narrowed to that of Peter Manfredo Jr. (37-6, 20 Ko’s) for a bout that will be taking place on September 24th. The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas is the venue that the fight will reportedly be taking place at. Besides Manfredo, Chavez Jr. could also end up facing either Giovanni Lorenzo or Nobuhiro Ishida.
Chavez Jr. to face either Manfredo Jr. or Barker in first title defense on September 24
By Dan Ambrose: In his first non-mandatory title defense of his WBC middleweight belt, unbeaten Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (43-0-1, 30 Ko’s) will be taking on either Peter Manfredo Jr. (37-6, 20 KO’s) or Darren Barker (23-0, 14 Ko’s) on September 24th. Number #1 ranked World Boxing Council contender Marco Antonio Rubio is reportedly out of the running for a fight against Chavez Jr. and it’s not hard to see why.
Pirog vs. Manfredo Jr. a possible fight for the summer
By Jason Kim: WBO middleweight champion Dmitry Pirog (18-0, 14 KO’s) could be facing veteran Peter Manfredo Jr. (37-6, 20 KO’s)next in a bout that would be taking place in the summer if it can be put together.
Sergio Martinez vs. Peter Manfredo Jr. in July
by Chris Williams: The indications are strong that Sergio Martinez (47-2-2, 26 KO’s) will be fighting Peter Manfredo Jr. (37-6, 20 KO’s) next in July instead of a high profile opponent or one that can give him any kind of fight. Martinez and Manfredo Jr. share the same promoter and the talk is that he wants to have an in house fight between them, as long as HBO goes along with this fight and agrees to purchase it.
Sergio Martinez vs. Peter Manfredo Jr. a strong possibility for July
By Michael Lieberman: If HBO is willing to purchase this fight, we could be seeing an in house fight between two Lou Dibella fighters in July between WBC middleweight Emeritus champion Sergio Martinez (47-2-2, 26 KO’s) and Peter Manfredo Jr. (37-6, 20 KO’s), a former contestant from the reality television series “The Contender.” It’s kind of hard to see HBO saying yes to this mismatch because they wanted no part in seeing what would have likely been a better match-up between Sebastian Zbik and Martinez recently and opted for the Sergiy Dzinziruk vs. Martinez fight instead.
Sergio Martinez could fight Manfredo Jr. in July
By Dan Ambrose: WBC Emeritus middleweight champion Sergio Martinez wants to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr., Miguel Cotto or Manny Pacquiao next. He’s not going to get any of those fighters next, and probably never for that matter. What the 36-year-old Martinez may have to settle for is middleweight contender Peter Manfredo Jr. (37-6, 20 KO’s) on July 9th. According to the latest boxing news, Martinez’s promoter is hoping to match Martinez up with the 30-year-old Manfredo Jr. next if HBO will go along with the idea.
Manfredo Jr. or McEwan could replace Duddy for bout against Andy Lee on 3/12
By Jim Dower: With John Duddy’s sudden retirement announcement made earlier today, middleweight contender Andy Lee now needs a replacement opponent for his March 12th bout on the undercard of the Sergio Martinez vs. Sergiy Dzinziruk card in Connecticut. According to boxing news from Dan Rafael of ESPN, Lou Dibella, Lee’s promoter, is looking Peter Manfredo Jr. 37-6, 20 KO’s) or unbeaten Craig McEwan (19-0, 10 KO’s) to replace Duddy. Dibella has to speak to HBO about this, though, and see what they say.
Jacobs vs Manfredo Jr: A great chance for Daniel to set up a great 2010
By Peter Wells: On May 15th on the undercard of Amir Khan-Paulie Malignaggi at Madison Square Garden, Middleweight hopeful Daniel Jacobs will engage in his 19th and toughest fight of his career against Super Middleweight contender Peter Manfredo Jr. Jacobs has been tested well in recent fights, but has held up well to outbox his last few opponents. Power hasn’t been a big asset for the Golden Child from Brooklyn, but speed and skill have served him well and has gotten a grand 15 knockouts. Two of his last 3 have gone the distance though this should be his first 12 rounder.
Khan-Malignaggi undercard: Jacobs vs. Manfredo Jr., and Ortiz vs. Campbell
By William Mackay: The May 15th bout between World Boxing Association light welterweight champion Amir Khan vs. Paulie Malignaggi could have a stacked undercard, according to Robert Morales of the Daily News. Unbeaten middleweight contender Daniel Jacobs (18-0, 15 KO’s) could be facing Peter Manfredo Jr. (34-6, 18 KO’s), a former contestant for The Contender reality television. Additionally, the card will have Nate Campbell vs. Victor Ortiz. Apparently, Oscar De La Hoya from Golden Boy Promotions is looking to try and put this fight together and add it to the Khan-Malignaggi undercard.