Doghouse Predictions; Jesus Chavez vs Julio Diaz
 Compiled by Benny Henderson Jr (Feb 3, 2007) Doghouse Boxing (Photo © Tom Casino/SHOWTIME)
Coming at you from the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Fl live only on Showtime 9:00 PM ET/PT a must see WBC Light heavyweight championship throw down between two undefeated ring warriors will commence when the reigning 175-pound champ Tomasz Adamek 31-0 (21 KO’s) defends his strap against the young contender Chad Dawson in a scheduled twelve round championship throw down.
The Polish born boxer earned the hardware in a blood bath of a bout in May of 2005 against the tough Australian Paul
Briggs, and since that point has successfully defended his strap on three occasions and looks to make it an even four. His opponent is a slick south paw hailing from New Haven, CT whose coming off his biggest win to date against the long time contender Eric Harding. Now the two will face off in what is projected as a hellacious scrap.
The under card will feature two hard hitting Mexican fighters who both are coming off a long lay off. Making his defense for the first time since winning the IBF strap against the former champ Leavander Johnson who tragically lost his life from injures sustained in the fight, Jesus Chavez 43-3 (30 KO’s) squares off against Julio Diaz 33-3 (24 KO’s) in a scheduled lightweight championship match. Will the lay off and the catastrophic happening from his last fight weigh on Chavez’s mind enough to taint his fight plan, or can he get back to business? Tune in to find out who wins what and how, for now read on to see what the writers here at the Doghouse had to say, enjoy.
Julian Kasdin
Jesus Chavez vs. Julio Diaz, all I have to say is wow. It is about time these two top fighters squared off. Chavez and Diaz have fought a who's who at 130 and 135 pounds. Diaz has the advantage in height, Chavez has the better chin, and both guys are not afraid to mix it up. I am looking forward to this fight in much the same way I was looking forward to Castillo vs. Corrales one. I won't pick a winner, frankly I can't, but I will say this is a potential fight of the year waiting to happen.
Vikram Birring
In his last fight, Jesus Chavez became stuck with the mantra of a killer, as unfortunately the beating he handed to Leavander Johnson was so sever Johnson died after the fight. Julio Diaz is a fighter who has had chances at great success, but always came up short against superior competition. Chavez only lost to legends Floyd Mayweather and Erik Morales in his lengthy career, his experience should carry him to victory. But like others who have caused deaths in boxing unintentionally, he will most likely fight without the ferociousness that has made him "El Matador." However, he is the champion and his merits and toughness should be enough to carry him to victory. Chavez WUD12
Coyote Duran
Yeesh...tough one, man. What's dodgy is the inactivity that plagues both men. The 'real' IBF lightweight titlist in Jesus Chavez hasn't fought since he won the strap in the tragic, tragic battle against Leavander Johnson in September of 2005. Subsequently plagued by health challenges along the road to Saturday night as well as the lingering specter of the Johnson fight that sadly will never leave fans' lips as long as 'El Matador' is an active fighter, is Chavez really ready for 'The Kid'? On the other hand, the 'interim' titlist Julio Diaz's last fight was in May of last year when Diaz swept Ricky Quiles to gain his 'interim' status. Does Diaz have what it takes to capitalize and legitimize his even-more-thin paper title? Perhaps, but honestly and sadly enough, I don't see much more than a gun shy performance from either man Saturday night. Chavez will probably restrict himself immensely and Diaz won't assert himself and just be happy to try and walk his way to a decision considering the circumstances that led both men to this point in their careers. When it's all said and done, look for a terribly boring (and difficult to judge because of little action) decision win for the reigning titlist, Chavez.
Jeremy Valdez
It'll be interesting to see how Chavez comes back almost a year and a half after his fight with Leavander Johnson that resulted in Johnson's death. The layoff and mental effects have to take their toll but I think Chavez will overcome it and his work rate and body punching will earn him a close decision. Chavez UD
Gabriel Montoya
Hard for not to root against Coachella Valley native Juan Diaz. My family practically settled the area and he is a multi dimensional fighter who in my opinion learned a lot from his loss to Castillo. Chavez' swarming style will give Diaz some fits as he tries to stay out of brawl. How physically fresh Chavez is from his long layoff due to multiple injuries as well as how he has recovered mentally after the death of his last opponent are the big questions here. I say Diaz by SD and the skin of his teeth.
Benny Henderson Jr.
Don’t know why but I feel a kayo coming on…Chavez wins this one with in eight rounds via TKO.
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