Tale of the Tape
| Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. | Andrzej Fonfara | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 48-1-1, 32 KOs | 26-3-0, 15 KOs |
| Age | 29 | 27 |
| Height | 6’1" | 6′ 2½″ |
| Reach | 73’’ | 76" |
| Weight | 172 | 172 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Hometown | Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico | Chicago, Illinois |
| Rounds Boxed | 264 | 139 |
When you examine the tale of the tape, the stats that jump out at you the most are Andrzej Fonfara’s inch and a half height, and three-inch reach advantage. Fonfara has made a career out of being the taller and longer fighter, frustrating opponents by keeping them at an arms length. Since Chavez is well known for being a relentless inside fighter, it will be crucial for Fonfara to use his length to keep Chavez at a distance.
Adonis Stevenson was successful at using his athleticism to get inside the reach of Fonfara. Not only will Chavez be the more athletic man in this fight, he will also be able to use his strength to penetrate Fonfara’s defense, which will help Chavez keep the fight inside the pocket. Chavez has shown success getting inside on a taller fighter in the past, when he stopped 6’2’’ Andy Lee in the seventh round of their fight back in June 2012.
Be sure to keep an eye on how well Fonfara is able to move at the contracted catch weight of 172 pounds, and if he shows any signs of being drained from weight loss. Also, look for how well Chavez’s legs and conditioning hold up at a weight that is just one pound lighter than what left him looking sluggish in his first fight against Brian Vera.
