Julio César Chávez Jr. Reveals Trauma from Father's Actions Ahead of Comeback Fight

Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has opened up about the trauma he endured as a result of his father, Julio César Chávez González's actions, as he prepares for a comeback fight against Darren Till in the US on July 20. Chávez Jr. disclosed that his father's attempts to help him overcome addiction by locking him in annexes led to significant trauma.

In an exclusive interview with TUDN, Chávez Jr. shared, "I was already doing badly for a while, consuming pills to lose weight, and it got worse. Then came the lockdowns in Mexico, which caused me trauma. I know my dad always wanted to help, but it wasn't the right way," he explained. Chávez Jr. also mentioned that his struggles with addiction led to problems with his wife and eventual imprisonment.

Chávez Jr. assured that he is now better than ever, having overcome his addiction and regained his passion for training. "I'm better than ever. It's been years since I was completely clean, and after all this, good things came. I have to take advantage of them now because it was a difficult moment," he said. He credits a rehabilitation program in the US for his progress, stating that it has been more efficient than any program he attended in Mexico.

The 38-year-old boxer is set to face former UFC fighter Darren Till at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This fight is part of the undercard for the bout between Jake Paul and former world champion Mike Tyson. Till, who has been inactive in combat sports since his UFC release in March 2023, is making his boxing debut.

Chávez Jr.'s last fight was in 2021, where he won a unanimous decision against David Zegarra. His previous encounter with an MMA fighter, Anderson Silva, resulted in a split decision loss. Despite these challenges, Chávez Jr. is determined to make a successful comeback, showcasing his body transformation and intense training on social media.

Darren Till, meanwhile, has expressed his ambition to spend two years in boxing before returning to the UFC to pursue a title. He remains confident in his abilities and believes he has what it takes to become a champion.

As Chávez Jr. prepares for his highly anticipated comeback fight, he reflects on the difficult path he has endured and the new opportunity he has been given. *"I'm better than ever, it's been years since I've been completely clean of everything, and after all this, good things have come, and we have to take advantage of them now because it was a difficult moment,"* he said.

Chávez Jr.'s fight against Darren Till on July 20 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, marks a significant step in his return to the ring. With his father's support and his renewed passion for training, Chávez Jr. is ready to make a strong comeback.

Key Takeaways

• Julio César Chávez Jr. opens up about trauma caused by his father's attempts to help him overcome addiction.
• Chávez Jr. credits a US rehabilitation program for his progress, saying it's been more efficient than Mexican programs.
• He's set to face Darren Till in a comeback fight on July 20 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
• Till is making his boxing debut after being inactive in combat sports since his UFC release in March 2023.
• Chávez Jr. is determined to make a successful comeback, showcasing his body transformation and intense training on social media.