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Levander Johnson vs. Chavez added to card
LOS ANGELES (Aug. 18, 2005) – Golden Boy Promotions announces the
addition of an IBF lightweight title bout between champion Levander
Johnson and Jesus “The Matador” Chavez. This fight has been added to the
already-explosive card with WBC junior lightweight champion Marco
Antonio Barrera fighting in a unification bout against IBF champion
Robbie Peden, and former three division champion “Sugar” Shane Mosley in
action in a welterweight bout against Jose Luis Cruz. The Sept. 17
Parade of Champions fight card takes place at MGM Grand in Las Vegas and
will be broadcast live on HBO Pay-Per-View.
“To be able to put on a show with just one world champion is always
special,” said Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya. “But to
gather five current or former champions on one card will be a night to
remember for fight fans, and it’s a great way to help celebrate the
Mexican Independence Day weekend.”
Levander Johnson (34-4-2, 26 KOs), a veteran of more than 16 years in
the fight game, became one of the ‘feel good’ stories of the sport in
June when he achieved his dream of becoming a world champion by stopping
Stefano Zoff in Italy. A true student of the game with the heart of a
lion, Johnson has inspired many with his perseverance and dedication and
he plans on keeping a firm grip on his title.
“Levander Johnson is a true professional and a working man’s champion,”
said Johnson’s promoter Lou DiBella. “His fight with Chavez is a battle
of true warriors. On Sept. 17, Levander will retain his title and move
forward towards a mega-fight.”
In addition to this fight announcement, Golden Boy Promotions is pleased
to announce Chavez has been signed to a promotional contract. “Jesus
Chavez is in a rare position in boxing because he’s a fighter’s fighter
and a fan’s fighter,” said De La Hoya. “To have a true warrior like
Jesus fighting under the Golden Boy Promotions banner is an honor for us
and it goes without saying that whenever he steps into the ring, there
are going to be fireworks. We’re also looking forward to seeing Jesus
bring another world title belt to our team Sept. 17.”
Known for his determination and the two-fisted attacks that have made
him a fan favorite over his 11-year career, Chavez (41-3, 28 KOs) comes
to fight every time he steps into the ring. A former WBC champion at 130
pounds, the Mexico native (who now makes his home in Texas) may best be
remembered for the 2004 war with Erik Morales that saw Chavez battle the
future hall of famer with basically one arm and leg due to severe
shoulder and knee injuries suffered during the fight. In May 2005,
Chavez showed no ill effects from the Morales bout as he won an epic
decision over Carlos Hernandez in a bout that will make many “Fight of
the Year” lists.
