Chavez Jr. vs. Lee

Andy Lee doubts Chavez Jr. took a drug test for their fight

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Image: Andy Lee doubts Chavez Jr. took a drug test for their fightBy Allan Fox: Middleweight contender Andy Lee (28-2, 20 KO’s) expressed his unhappiness with the way his fight with WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (46-0-1, 32 KO’s) was handled last month in his 7th round TKO loss at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. Lee, 28, noted that the size of the ring was small, the canvas was soft, and he has doubts as to whether Chavez Jr. took a drug test for the fight.

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Does boxing need rehydration limits?

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Image: Does boxing need rehydration limits?By Dan Ambrose: In looking at the size disparity between WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Andy Lee last Saturday night, I couldn’t help thinking that the sport of boxing needs to either implement rehydration limits or move the weigh-ins back to the day of the fight in order to protect fighters.

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Chavez Jr. steps up but earns himself a beating

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Image: Chavez Jr. steps up but earns himself a beatingBy Gareth Rees: Credit where credit is due WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez (46-0-1 1nc) was impressive Saturday night, surprising many including me in stopping Andy Lee (28-2) in 7 rounds. The difference I felt was the heart, mental toughness and chin of Chavez as Lee looked like he had pretty much given up by round 4 as his shots had no effect on Chavez.

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Andy Lee failed to listen to Steward’s instructions

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Image: Andy Lee failed to listen to Steward's instructionsBy Eric Thomas: If you want to point your finger to one area that likely cost Andy Lee (28-2, 20 KO’s) the fight last night against WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (46-0-1, 32 KO’s) it was Lee’s decision to ignore his trainer Emanuel Steward’s advice to stop slugging with Chavez Jr. and focus on boxing him instead.

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Chavez Jr: I could have knocked Lee out in the 1st round

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Image: Chavez Jr: I could have knocked Lee out in the 1st roundBy Dan Ambrose: WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. successfully defended his title on Saturday night in a 7th round stoppage win at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. The fight was far from an easy one for Chavez Jr. despite him getting the stoppage in the 7th when he blasted a tired Lee against the ropes until the referee halted the bout.

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