Chavez Jr. hits LA

Photo: Chris Farina/Top Rank

Former WBC Middleweight champion and son of the legend Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. makes his grand arrival into Los Angeles Friday night from Mexico for a press conference to announce his upcoming fight against #1 contender Bryan Vera. Chávez vs. Vera will take place Saturday, September 28, under the stars at StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. and will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing.

Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Zanfer Promotions, Banner Promotions and Tecate, remaining tickets to Chávez vs. Vera, priced at $200, $100, $50 and $20 (plus applicable taxes and fees), can be purchased online at http://www.axs.com, by telephone at (888) 929-7849 or at the StubHub Center box office, Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.