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Chavez Jr. Vs. Martinez Rematch Possible, Could Take Place At Cowboy Stadium

2012-09-16T16:08:31Z

Through 11 rounds of action, it seems highly unlikely that there would be any interest in a rematch between Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Sergio Martinez. After all, Martinez had been having his way with the young Mexican superstar throughout the bout. While Chavez was never showing any sign of giving up, Martinez was able to pick him apart, bust him with the jab and dig to the body.

Then came round 12 and Chavez rattling and knocking down Martinez. Chavez's flurry after the knockdown was a violent attempt to put away his foe but he simply ran out of time. And, after that one round, a rematch became much more interesting.

Bob Arum said that he got a call from Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressing interest in hosting a potential 2013 rematch at Cowboy Stadium.

Scott Christ talked about the history of Cowboy Stadium hosted boxing at Bad Left Hook:

Pacquiao vs Clottey drew 36,371 paid (41,843 total, and a bogus 50,994 announced) for a gate of $6,359,985. Pacquiao vs Margarito drew 30,437 paid (40,154 total), a major disappointment given that it was expected that the Mexican Margarito fighting in Texas would mean a better crowd than Ghana's Clottey drew, but the novelty of a boxing show at Cowboys Stadium didn't seem to stick, and the fight brought in a gate of $5,404,760.

These are not numbers to sneeze at, to be certain, but in the case of Pacquiao, they just don't make dollars or sense. Take Pacquiao's June 9 fight this year with Timothy Bradley, considered a pretty poor gate showing for Manny in Las Vegas. That fight sold 13,229 tickets for a total gate of $8.9 million.

Chavez Jr. is a huge Mexican superstar though and I think this grudge match, following the shocking 12th round, could do huge business in Texas.

Chavez Jr. Vs. Martinez Full Fight Highlights

2012-09-16T12:43:52Z

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. may not have been able to defeat Sergio Martinez in last night's HBO pay-per-view main event, but he has nothing to be ashamed of. Chavez was badly outclassed for the majority of the fight, with Martinez able to outbox him and pick up enough confidence to even engage in a little bit of showboating.

But in the final round, Chavez stunned Martinez with a flurry and dropped him to the canvas. Martinez was able to get to his feet and managed to survive a furious Chavez assault to the final bell.

Here are the highlights of the fight including the knockdown in the final round:

You can read our coverage of the fight right here at SB Nation and you can also check out our boxing blog Bad Left Hook for their tremendous in depth coverage.

You can also check out our full coverage of last night's bout between Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Josesito Lopez here.

Chavez Jr. Vs. Martinez Results: Martinez Survives Late Knockdown To Win Decision

2012-09-16T04:29:58Z

Sergio Martinez had the fight with Julio Cesar Chavez well under control heading into the twelfth and final round. At least, that's how it seemed.

Instead of coasting through the last round to an easy victory on the scorecards, Martinez decided to come at Chavez and prove a point. And it almost cost him dearly.

Chavez cracked him with a right hand that shook Martinez's legs, Martinez tried to fire back only to get caught again and crash to the canvas. He was able to climb to his feet and avoid the ten-count and young Chavez Jr. charged forward, pouring every ounce of effort he had left in his body into trying to get the finish.

Sergio tried to fight back but Chavez fired away, looking to put away his older foe but ended up unable to get the finish as the final round came to an end.

In the old days of 15 round title fights, Martinez might have lost his standing as one of the pound-for-pound best in the world. But the game is a 12 round one and Sergio had built up a huge lead in the rest of the fight and when the scores of 117-110, 118-109, 118-109 were read and his hand raised, he had to know he dodged a humongous bullet.

We'll have much more coming on this fight in the next 24 hours.

Chavez Jr. Vs. Martinez Live Results: Round 11

2012-09-16T04:23:13Z

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is not in Sergio Martinez's league. We've learned that over the course of tonight's fight.

But he is also not a quitter and he is giving everything he has in a fight where he is simply outgunned. Martinez has been busting him up all night, but Chavez is insisting on fighting until the final bell. As Scott Christ put it over at Bad Left Hook "this kid is going down swinging, now."

Round Score: 10-9 Martinez
Fight Score: 110-99

You can read our Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Vs. Sergio Martinez fight preview here, our review of the betting odds here and our complete coverage of the event at our StoryStream for the event here.

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Chavez Jr. Vs. Martinez Live Results: Round 10

2012-09-16T04:16:14Z

Chavez Jr still can't do much of anything. Sergio is smoking him in there. Heads finally clash, and right on Martinez's cut on the left eye. A minute to go here, and Sergio comes on again. Sergio's flicking jab has been a quiet but deadly weapon. Rights from Martinez. Taking him apart.

Chavez does land a left, and Martinez beats on him again in response, then taunts.

Round Score: 10-9 Martinez
Fight Score: 100-90 Martinez

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Chavez Jr. Vs. Martinez Live Results: Round 9

2012-09-16T04:10:53Z

Martinez moving and looking for little shots more than the big stuff from earlier. Chavez can't find a way in, though. Martinez pop, pop, pop. Chavez has done nothing this round. Martinez backs him down. Does it again. Chavez is getting toyed with this round. Martinez doesn't even have to put in the effort. He's getting a breather because Chavez Jr can't do anything with him. Jab from Chavez, Martinez back with a pair of shots.

Round Score: 10-9 Martinez
Fight Score: 90-81 Martinez

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Chavez Jr. Vs. Martinez Live Results: Round 8

2012-09-16T04:08:53Z

Julio just can't keep up with him. This is getting ugly - this is turning into Pacquiao-De La Hoya. Martinez moving, sticking, moving, Chavez trying his ass off here but can't do much. He gets a shot in, and Sergio comes back with three or so.

Chavez, bless his heart, is battling with all he's got left. It's not a lot, it seems, but damn is he trying. Martinez bleeding a bit by the left eye. Just a bit. Martinez takes the round again, but Chavez Jr isn't saying die.

Round Score: 10-9 Martinez

Fight Score: 80-72 Martinez

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Chavez Jr. Vs. Martinez Live Results: Round 7

2012-09-16T04:02:35Z

Sergio gets back to work to start the round. Chavez Jr can't get a single minute of momentum here. His face is busting up. Sergio is just putting it on him now. Even what Chavez Jr did last round is gone.

Chavez Jr is breaking down mentally. Martinez is beating the will from him, and that's no small statement. Chavez Jr, hurls shots to the body. Martinez ripping at him and Chavez just can't beat this guy.

Round Score: 10-9 Martinez
Fight Score: 70-63 Martinez

You can read our Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Vs. Sergio Martinez fight preview here, our review of the betting odds here and our complete coverage of the event at our StoryStream for the event here.

For more on this fight, continue to follow us here on SB Nation as well as our boxing blog, Bad Left Hook.