http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/jesus_chavez/74584 Recent articles about Jesus Chavez en-us Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero will attempt to hand Floyd "Money" Mayweather the first loss of his professional career when they face off on Saturday, May 4 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. While it has yet to be seen whether Guerrero's faith can will him to victory as he has recently claimed it will, it is evident that determination has guided him to the biggest fight of his career. While it's not a surprise that Guerrero has earned the opportunity to face Mayweather, the proven pound-for-pound and pay-per-view king, it might surprise even the most dedicated boxing fans to know just how long Guerrero lobbied for this opportunity. Editor's Note: Robert Guerrero was twice quoted on ProBoxing-Fans.com in interviews predating all of the below, one in April 2011 and one in June 2011, mentioning his desire to land a fight with Floyd Mayweather. November 11, 2011 "I just believe that there's a potential Mayweather fight out there for m... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:01:04 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/robert_guerrero_lobbied_for_floyd_mayweather_for_two_years/13367899 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/robert_guerrero_lobbied_for_floyd_mayweather_for_two_years/13367899 Robert Guerrero lobbied for Floyd Mayweather for two years http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/robert_guerrero_lobbied_for_floyd_mayweather_for_two_years/13367899 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/9/3920427e19976ff234a1b85c1fe16b4b14cc6747/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f72399039.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D0E39417C1EE0FDD7D.jpg Tijuana edged Toluca 1-0 in a top-of-the-table clash on Sunday to move into the No. 1 spot in Mexico's Apertura championship after 12 rounds. Colombian Duvier Riascos' 54th-minute strike helped Tijuana to the victory and to 27 points in the standings, one ahead of Toluca. Riascos took possession on the edge of the penalty area, slalomed past two defenders and drove a shot into the bottom corner from a tight angle to give Tijuana the winner. Toluca finished the match with 10 men after Sinha was sent off in the 74th minute for a second yellow card. On Saturday, Chivas defeated America 3-1 in a match featuring Mexico's most popular clubs. Both teams are now in the playoff race. Rafael Marquez Lugo scored twice in the second half for Chivas, including a left-footed strike from 25 yards to finish off the scoring in the 68th, to seal the victory against bitter rivals America. Marco Fabian headed in to put Chivas in the lead in the 36th, with Juan Carlos Medina equalizing for America four minutes la Mon, 08 Oct 2012 07:37:52 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/tijuana_beats_toluca_to_top_table/11905129 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/tijuana_beats_toluca_to_top_table/11905129 Tijuana beats Toluca to top table http://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/tijuana_beats_toluca_to_top_table/11905129 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Rafael Marquez Lugo scored twice in the second half as Chivas caused a surprise in the Apertura by winning 3-1 at Club America. Club America had a chance to go third in the table at the start of the day but were left in fifth place. Marco Jhonfai Fabian put Chivas ahead with a close-range header in the 35th minute, cancelled out five minutes later when Juan Carlos Medina showed smart footwork and a precise finish. Chivas came out strongly in the second half and Marquez was rewarded in the 59th minute for a purposeful run when his strike took a deflection and wrong-footed Hugo Gonzalez. His second goal was all his own work, and a stunning strike, as he turned well and curled a left-footed shot from 25 yards over Gonzalez from a starting point to the right of goal. Chivas climbed to eighth place with their win. Leon remain third but had to settle for a point at Pachuca, drawing 1-1. Matias Britos put Leon ahead in the 38th minute and substitute Raul Meraz levelled on the hour. Pachuca had Jorge Hernandez s Sun, 07 Oct 2012 08:16:29 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/chivas_pulls_off_shock_america_win/11899381 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/chivas_pulls_off_shock_america_win/11899381 Chivas pulls off shock America win http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/chivas_pulls_off_shock_america_win/11899381 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Toluca drew America 1-1 on Sunday to remain undefeated in first place of Mexico's top division after seven rounds of matches in the Apertura championship. Carlos Rodriguez slotted in a penalty in the 71st to earn the point for Toluca, but America played most the game with ten players after Jesus Molina was sent off for a high challenge in the 38th. America had taken the lead in the 67th from Rubens Sambueza, who took advantage of an error by Toluca goalkeeper Alfredo Talavera. In the day's other game Puebla drew 1-1 with Chivas. Jesus Chavez put Puebla into the lead in the 32nd minute, heading in from a corner. But youngster Luis Morales equalized with a diving header in the 82nd in his second appearance in the first division. Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:18:49 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/toluca_retains_top_spot_in_mexico/11615374 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/toluca_retains_top_spot_in_mexico/11615374 Toluca retains top spot in Mexico http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/toluca_retains_top_spot_in_mexico/11615374 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Of boxing's big two, Floyd Mayweather is probably the better boxer. Pacquiao is easily the greater gladiator, but it's Mayweather who has made defeating every single man he has ever been in the ring with save one (see below) look easy. Yet that very dominance limits Mayweather's appeal. Whereas Pacman can attract diehard non-Filipino fans because he delivers all the action a boxing fan could ever want, I often suspect the only real reason anyone supports Mayweather is because he always wins. Only a lover of boxing's technical purity could possibly find Pretty Boy's style exciting, a point that excludes all casual fans of the sport. That makes finding truly hair-raising, heart-pounding fights in Mayweather's 43-fight resume a little tricky, but a handful of events stand out. Top 5 Most Exciting Fights for Floyd Mayweather Credit: Tom Hogan / Hoganphotos / GBP 1. Floyd Mayweather vs. Jose Luis Castillo I: In my mind, this fight is the most exciting of Maywea... Thu, 23 Aug 2012 09:15:45 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/floyd_mayweathers_5_most_exciting_fights/11528374 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/floyd_mayweathers_5_most_exciting_fights/11528374 Floyd Mayweather’s 5 most exciting fights http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/floyd_mayweathers_5_most_exciting_fights/11528374 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Photo by Stacey VerbeekIt was a good night for boxing in Arlington, Texas last night, and Standing 8 Promotions delivered the goods for the true boxing fans of the metroplex. Fans were treated to seven exciting fights on the card and the main event was the perfect ending to a great evening of boxing. It all happened in the Arlington Convention Center right down the street from the Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers may have been swinging bats, but inside the convention center, fists were flying. The main event turned out to be the climax of the evening when Dallas’ Jesse "the Dallas Kid" Lara (16-3,10KO’s) took on Don Mouton (11-4-1,9KO’s) of Houston, Texas. Although Lara came into the ring looking out of shape, he can take just about any punch that you throw at him. Although somewhat shorter than the chiseled Mouton, Lara stood his ground and came to fight. Despite the height advantage, Lara withstood everything Mouton had and at times shrugging off some huge punc... Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:08:09 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/maurice_hooker_and_maple_avenue_boxing_gym_fighters_score_3_0/11483038 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/maurice_hooker_and_maple_avenue_boxing_gym_fighters_score_3_0/11483038 Maurice Hooker and Maple Avenue Boxing Gym fighters score 3-0 http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/maurice_hooker_and_maple_avenue_boxing_gym_fighters_score_3_0/11483038 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Toluca defeated Pumas 2-1 on Sunday to maintain its winning start to Mexico's Apertura championship after four rounds of matches. The win puts Toluca in first place in the league on 12 points, with recently promoted Leon three points behind in second after its 3-0 victory Friday against defending champions Santos Laguna . In other weekend results, Cruz Azul defeated Puebla 1-0 , Chivas and Morelia drew 1-1 , Tigres drew 2-2 with Queretaro , America and Atlas finished 1-1 , Pachuca and Tijuana tied 2-2 , San Luis and Monterrey drew 1-1 and Atlante won 2-1 against Jaguares . A penalty from Carlos Rodriguez in the 60th minute handed victory to Toluca. Juan Carlos Cacho fired in the first of the game from a tight angle in the 12th to give Toluca the lead, before Spaniard Luis Garcia swept in the equalizer for Pumas seven minutes before halftime. On Friday, Juan Gonzalez opened the scoring for Leon in the 31st, with Uruguayan Nelson Maz and Carlos Pena getting the second and third in the last 15 minutes o Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:43:26 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/toluca_beats_pumas_to_maintain_lead/11441674 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/toluca_beats_pumas_to_maintain_lead/11441674 Toluca beats Pumas to maintain lead http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/toluca_beats_pumas_to_maintain_lead/11441674 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Former Three-Time World Champion Humberto "Zorrita" Soto will seek to join rare company among active fighters with 60 wins as he pursues his 60th professional victory when he faces the always-dangerous and hard-hitting Lucas Matthysse in a battle of world-ranked super lightweights in the co-featured fight on Showtime on Saturday, June 23 from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Calif. Soto (59-7-2, 34 KO's), of Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico, will battle Matthysse for the vacant WBC Continental Americas super lightweight title and look to extend his current 15-fight winning streak. He'll also look to push himself higher in the world ratings where he is already rated number two by the World Boxing Council (WBC), number three by the World Boxing Association (WBA) and number seven by the World Boxing Organization (WBO). Matthysse (30-2, 28 KO's), whose concussive power led him to scored nine knockdowns in a fight against former World Champion DeMarcus Corley, has... Tue, 19 Jun 2012 20:07:25 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/soto_matthysse_ready_for_war_this_weekend_soto_looking_for_60th_win/11048687 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/soto_matthysse_ready_for_war_this_weekend_soto_looking_for_60th_win/11048687 Soto & Matthysse ready for war this weekend; Soto looking for 60th win http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/soto_matthysse_ready_for_war_this_weekend_soto_looking_for_60th_win/11048687 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Ten Greatest Junior Lightweights in Boxing History Situated between featherweight and lightweight, it might surprise some that junior lightweight is the oldest division outside of the original 8 weight classes. Johnny Dundee first captured world title honors at this weight back in 1921. After a less-than-two decade run, the division fell into a state of disrepair, not emerging again until the 60’s. But since then, 130 has been a hotspot for boxing talent. A look at this top ten reveals that many greats have made 130 their home. Some have stayed here to make a career, while others have used it more as a pit stop. It can make ranking the fighters difficult, considering that only bouts contested at the weight are factored into these rankings. Since the late-70’s, junior lightweight has gone from sizzling to mundane many times. As of this writing, the division is in one of its lulls. But if history shows us anything, it’s to not sleep on 130. Time and again, this division has risen fro... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:41:26 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/top_10_best_super_featherweights_of_all_time/10625047 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/top_10_best_super_featherweights_of_all_time/10625047 Top 10 best super featherweights of all time http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/top_10_best_super_featherweights_of_all_time/10625047 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png It was a quick night of fights at the Fort Worth Convention center at the latest edition of Paulie Ayala’s “Guns and Guitars” professional boxing on Saturday night but it was very exciting for all in attendance. The main event between middleweight contender Brian Vera (20-6) and Taronze Washington (14-16) did not dissapoint. Under his new trainer, Ronnie Shields, Vera showed a different side of his boxing game. Known as a brawler and hard puncher, this time under the tutelage of Shields, Vera showed his boxing style of throwing his jab and following up with his right hand. In the first two rounds, Vera was throwing his jab confidently and following up with a hard right hand as the quick Washington counterpunched and moved around the ring. Vera was even smiling at his opponent as they traded punches in the ring. Vera then stepped up the action and started landing harder punches as Washington would get in quick short punches but with no effect. At the end of the second,Washington got ... Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:09:05 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/brian_vera_wins_unanimous_decision_under_new_trainer_ronnie_shields/10619239 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/brian_vera_wins_unanimous_decision_under_new_trainer_ronnie_shields/10619239 Brian Vera wins unanimous decision under new trainer Ronnie Shields http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/brian_vera_wins_unanimous_decision_under_new_trainer_ronnie_shields/10619239 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Get ready boxing fans, Paulie Ayala is bringing another exciting night of fights back to Cowtown on Saturday, April 21, 2011 at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Headlining the main event is none other than middleweight contender, Brian Vera (19-6, 12KO’s) from Fort Worth. His opponent is the tough Taronze Washington (14-16, 7KO’s) from Dallas, Texas, and the WBPA Middleweight title will be on the line. Vera told NTF that he has been training very hard with his new trainer, Ronnie Shields, a world class trainer, in preparation for this fight and that he is ready to go. Ronnie Shields has trained such great fighters as Jesus Chavez, Vernon Forrest, Pernell Whitaker, Evander Holyfield, and even Mike Tyson, to name a few. Back in November, Vera fought a rematch against top contender, Andy Lee (28-1, 20KO’s, and Lee was able to win the rematch by decision. According to Vera, he said he went into the fight with the wrong game plan and then he got a little frustrated. He said he should... Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:11:14 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/brian_vera_ready_to_get_back_on_track_at_pap_gloves_amp_guitars/10584553 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/brian_vera_ready_to_get_back_on_track_at_pap_gloves_amp_guitars/10584553 Brian Vera Ready to Get Back on Track at PAP Gloves & Guitars http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/brian_vera_ready_to_get_back_on_track_at_pap_gloves_amp_guitars/10584553 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Former interim Lightweight titlist Michael Katsidis “The Great” (28-5, 23 KOs) and Albert “Tornado” Mensah (19-3-1, 7 KOs) will meet in the 10-round Junior Welterweight main event on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights presented by Corona Extra on April 13. Friday’s show will air at 11 p.m. ET on ESPN2 HD, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN3 from Las Vegas. The card is presented by Millennium Events. Main Event: Katsidis of Calif., enters Friday’s fight having fought current and former titlists Joel Casamayor, Juan Diaz, Juan Manuel Marquez, Robert Guerrero, and Ricky Burns. Three of Katsidis’ last five wins were against former Lightweight titlist Jesus Chavez, and contenders Kevin Mitchell and Vicente Escobedo. “I'm going to prepare with everything I know,” Katsidis said of Friday’s fight. “I’m preparing myself in the best way mentally and physically for this fight.” Chicago’s Mensah, is coming off a 12-round decision win over Andres Gorges. Mensah’s trainer Joseph Awinongya Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:51:42 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/michael_katsidis_headlines_on_friday_night_fights_this_week/10531499 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/michael_katsidis_headlines_on_friday_night_fights_this_week/10531499 Michael Katsidis headlines on Friday Night Fights this week http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/michael_katsidis_headlines_on_friday_night_fights_this_week/10531499 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Santos Laguna and Morelia both picked up victories over the weekend to remain top of Mexico's first division after 12 rounds of the Clausura championship. Santos Laguna beat Queretaro 2-0 and Morelia won 3-1 against America. Both improved to 26 points, with reigning champions Tigres in third on 25 points after defeating Pumas 2-0 on Sunday. In other results this weekend, Monterrey won 4-0 against Estudiantes Tecos, Tijuana defeated Atlas 2-0, Chivas beat Toluca 2-0, Jaguares won 3-2 against Pachuca, Cruz Azul drew 1-1 with Puebla and Atlante won 3-2 against San Luis. Juan Pablo Rodriguez opened the scoring for Santos Laguna from the penalty spot in the 29th minute with United States international Herculez Gomez heading in from a corner in the 75th. Last-place Queretaro went down to 10 men when Adrian Garcia was sent off in the 30th and, four minutes after halftime, Queretaro's Israel Martinez was also sent off. A 25-yard (meter) strike from Christian Valdez and a tap-in by Miguel Sabah put Moreli Sun, 25 Mar 2012 20:39:55 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/beasley_rescues_home_draw_for_puebla/10398373 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/beasley_rescues_home_draw_for_puebla/10398373 Beasley rescues home draw for Puebla http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/beasley_rescues_home_draw_for_puebla/10398373 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Santos Laguna moved to the top of the Mexican Torneo Clausura thanks to a 2-0 win over nine-man Queretaro. A Juan Rodriguez penalty after 28 minutes opened the scoring while Herculez Gomez made it 2-0 after 75 minutes. Queretaro were reduced to 10 men when Adrian Arias received a second yellow card after 29 minutes while Israel Martinez walked for the same offence after 48 minutes. Monterrey are third, four points behind the leaders, after a 4-0 win over Estudiantes Tecos. Humberto Suazo opened the scoring after a minute, while further strikes by Cesar Delgado (14), Angel Reyna (65pen) and Aldo De Nigris (68) made sure of the points. Tijuana are up to sixth place after a 2-0 win over Atlas. Jose Sand (19) and Raul Enriquez (69) scored the goals for Tijuana but lost Joshua Abrego to a 66th-minute red card. Atlas also finished with 10 men after losing Leandro Cufre to a 57th-minute dismissal. Guadalajara beat Toluca 2-0 thanks to goals by Omar Arellano (24) and Hector Reynoso (62pen). Edgar Duenas was di Sun, 25 Mar 2012 07:07:24 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/santos_laguna_moves_to_top_of_the_table/10394635 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/santos_laguna_moves_to_top_of_the_table/10394635 Santos Laguna moves to top of the table http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/santos_laguna_moves_to_top_of_the_table/10394635 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Following an exciting February event, the Oasis Cancun in Cancun, Mexico will once again host Televisa's hit series "Sabados De Corona," this time featuring a Saturday, March 31 showdown between former Two-Division World Champion Jorge "El Nino de Oro" Linares and hometown hero Sergio "Yeyo" Thompson. Venezuelan star Jorge Linares (31-2, 20 KO's) has done a lot in his nearly decade-long run in the sport, winning world titles at 126 and 130 pounds while defeating a star-studded list of standouts that includes Oscar Larios, Rocky Juarez and Jesus Chavez. Yet amazingly, the Barinas native is only 26 years old. The winner of four of his last five bouts, with his only loss coming in a WBC Lightweight Title fight against Antonio DeMarco that he was winning on the scorecards when the fight was stopped due to cuts Linares had suffered in the fight, Linares is ready to begin another title run and the road to the championship begins on March... Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:06:33 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/jorge_linares_back_in_action_march_31_in_cancun/10200019 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/jorge_linares_back_in_action_march_31_in_cancun/10200019 Jorge Linares back in action March 31 in Cancun http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/jorge_linares_back_in_action_march_31_in_cancun/10200019 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/9/f9ad979dc5ef939f84d80f3e47d845aa1bd080b6/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f75587408.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193AEF5F77AAB6D2A3E098FEAA73AECC010.jpg