Streaming service DAZN saw out their first full year in the sport as a crowd of 10,697 packed into the Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday night to witness Daniel Jacobs vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
Once the undercard was over, the drama unfolded.
Chavez looked sluggish and slow as Jacobs attempted to trade with a much heavier opponent.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr pelted with beer and hot dogs
After figuring Chavez out during the early stages and seeing he was potentially in difficulty, Jacobs went for it.
The referee was forced to call an end to the contest after Chavez Jr. complained of problems breathing after the fifth round and stayed on his stool.
Previously, the son of a legend had failed to meet the 168-pound weight limit at Thursday’s weigh-in resulting in tonight’s matchup being contested at 173 pounds.
Losing $1 million dollars of his purse, Chavez still picked up a six-figure sum for his efforts.
With the win, Jacobs improves to 36-3. Chavez drops to 51-4-1 and may now have to seriously think about walking away.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. pelted with hot dogs and beer after retiring in five rounds against Danny Jacobs in December 2019. pic.twitter.com/QPBJiXD4s4
— World Boxing News (@WorldBoxingNews) November 8, 2023
Results:
12-Round Light Heavyweight Bout @ 173 lbs.
Daniel Jacobs vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
Daniel Jacobs (36-3, 30 KOs) defeats Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (51-4-1, 33 KOs) by TKO at the end of Round 5
12-Round WBC World Flyweight Title Bout @ 112 lbs.
Julio Cesar Martinez vs. Cristofer Rosales
Julio Cesar Martinez (15-1, 12 KOs) defeats Cristofer Rosales (29-5, 20 KOs) by TKO at 1:19 of Round 9
10-Round Welterweight Bout @ 144 lbs.
Maurice Hooker vs. Uriel Perez
Maurice Hooker (27-1-3, 18 KOs) defeats Uriel Perez (19-5, 17 KOs) by TKO at 2:52 of Round 1
6-Round Welterweight Bout @ 148 lbs.
Reshat Mati vs. Rakim Johnson
Reshat Mati (6-0, 4 KOs) defeats Rakim Johnson (6-9-1, 5 KOs) by TKO at 2:05 of Round 1
10-Round Middleweight Bout @ 160 lbs.
Liam Smith vs. Roberto Garcia
Liam Smith (29-2-1, 16 KOs) defeats Roberto Garcia (42-5, 25 KOs) by unanimous decision
(99-91 X2, 98-92)
10-Round Welterweight Bout @ 151 lbs.
Josh Kelly vs. Winston Campos
Josh Kelly (10-0-1, 6 KOs) defeats Winston Campos (31-7-6, 19 KOs) by unanimous decision
(99-90 X2, 98-91)
