Mobile Home | Desktop Version




CHAVEZ JR LEARNING FROM PACQUIAO

By Ed de la Vega, DDS
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 05 Nov 2010



Cesar Chavez Jr., the son of the legendary Julio Cesar Chavez Mexico is presently training at the Wildcard Gym under the guidance of Freddie Roach. Chavez fights on December 4th at the Honda Center in Anaheim against Alfonso Gomez.

Chavez trains right after Manny Pacquiao finishes his training regimen. But every once in a while, he would come early enough to catch a few pointers by simple watching Pacquiao and Roach go through their game plans against Antonio Margarito.

Last Wednesday was no different. Chavez sat on the ring apron with the other boxers and soaked in everything.

With such a change in attitude, from the rumored ?prima donna? down to just being one of the boys, Chavez has gained praises from the gym rats that inhabits the Wildcard Gym.

?There is virtue in humility,? one pundit said. ?With Chavez doing what he is doing right now, it appears that he has finally grown up from the spoiled brat they used to brand him to a serious boxer willing to learn and pay the dues to become a great champion.?

Photo: Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr (R) intently watches the pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao doing the mitts with Trainer Freddie Roach at the Wildcard Gym Wednesday. Photo by Dr Ed de la Vega.


Click here to view a list of other articles written by Ed de la Vega, DDS.

Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:

  • Manny Pacquiao Promotions Announces Additional Matchups for Saturday, February 28 Event at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York
    Fri, 30 Jan 2026
  • SWERVE TV STRIKES MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS TO EXPAND PREMIUM BOXING CONTENT
    Fri, 30 Jan 2026
  • Leuenbergers to join IRONMAN® 70.3 Davao
    By Lito delos Reyes, Fri, 30 Jan 2026
  • Open Workout: Xander Zayas and Abass Baraou Prepare For Saturday's Unification Showdown in Puerto Rico
    Thu, 29 Jan 2026
  • Cabrera-Zapata Kicks Off All Star Boxing's 2026 Season
    Thu, 29 Jan 2026
  • Manny Pacquiao Chess Philippines: Cash prizes, FIDE rating at stakes this Sunday
    By Marlon Bernardino, Thu, 29 Jan 2026
  • IBP Fun Run & Family Day on February 15
    By Lito delos Reyes, Thu, 29 Jan 2026
  • TEOFIMO LOPEZ AND SHAKUR STEVENSON FACE-OFF AT KNICKS GAME AS COUNTDOWN TO ‘THE RING 6’ ON SATURDAY BEGINS
    Wed, 28 Jan 2026
  • Davao to sponsor P500K in IRONMAN 70.3
    By Lito delos Reyes, Wed, 28 Jan 2026
  • JOSH KELLY SOUNDS WARNING TO WORLD TITLE RIVAL BAKHRAM MURTAZALIEV AS HE TARGETS HISTORIC NORTH EAST HOMECOMING
    Wed, 28 Jan 2026
  • Gallegos and Alvarez Shine Bright with Knockout Wins at Fontainebleau Las Vegas
    Wed, 28 Jan 2026
  • Pedro Carrasco Remembered in Spain 25 Years After His Passing
    By Gabriel F. Cordero, Wed, 28 Jan 2026
  • Gensan Outdoor, Gensan Educator support MFPI 5th Mindanao Summit in Mt. Apo
    By Lito delos Reyes, Wed, 28 Jan 2026
  • Vitor vs Subkhankulov, Tapales vs Kalsynov in Double IBF Asia Title Fights in Moscow on Feb. 13
    By Dong Secuya, Tue, 27 Jan 2026
  • “It’s about owning my own journey” Jeanine Brown retuns for Title Clash March 13 – Thunderdome 53
    Tue, 27 Jan 2026