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Chávez Brothers Return Jan. 24 in San Luis Potosí as WBC Considers Qualifier for Chávez Jr.

Their father urges a brief final run of four or five fights before retirement.

Overview

  • Julio César Chávez Jr. faces Argentina’s Ángel Julián Sacco and Omar Chávez meets Colombia’s José Miguel Torres on Saturday in Arena Potosí.
  • WBC president Mauricio Sulaimán says the bout is being evaluated as a potential qualifier that could reopen a route to a title opportunity for Chávez Jr.
  • The event features 19 total fights with nine San Luis Potosí fighters scheduled on the undercard.
  • Chávez Jr. continues under public scrutiny after his 2025 arrest and deportation from the United States, with an investigation reported as ongoing.
  • The brothers’ return is framed as part of a personal rehabilitation, with Chávez Jr. thanking the WBC for support and saying he is ready to perform.