Julio Cesar Chavez believes that one of the boxing legends, who lost twice to their common opponent, would never be able to beat him at 140 pounds.

The Mexican icon went on a phenomenal 90-fight unbeaten run, becoming a three-division world champion before losing the WBC super lightweight title to Frankie Randall in 1994.

Of course, he managed to win their rematch later that year before securing his second victory over former two-division world champion Meldrick Taylor.

Most believe, however, that Chavez’s undefeated streak should have ended in 1993, as many felt he was lucky to draw with Pernell Whitaker.

In any case, Hall of Fame members doubt that fellow legendary fighter Roberto Duran could have beaten him in his prime, especially considering the Panamanian’s two losses to Hector Camacho in 1996 and 2001.

While Chavez easily overtook Camacho in 1992, Duran lost two unanimous decisions to the Puerto Rican at a time when his prime was long behind him.

This was very different from the “Hands of the Stone” that stopped Ken Buchanan in 1972, and indeed the one that defeated Sugar Ray Leonard for the WBC welterweight title in 1980

But against any superlight version of Duran, Chavez said Luis Parra that he would never be beaten.

“Roberto Duran could never beat me. That son of a bitch is just a fucking idiot. He’s always talking nonsense.

“I respect him and I don’t answer him because he’s older than me, but he always talks nonsense as if he were God.

“I know he remembers Camacho beating him up.”

Given that it’s unfair to compare their performances to Camacho’s, it must be said that the jury is out on whether Duran would have beaten Chavez. Therefore, fantasy combat remains the subject of intriguing debate.

Teofimo Lopez publicly questioned Dana White after a video from the BrandRisk event at UFC Apex spread across the internet, showing Dana walking past him at the commentary desk with no apparent greeting or acknowledgment.

The clip went viral on social media this week and sparked a backlash from Teofimo, who used the moment to question the treatment of martial arts champions.

This shows how much they care about us fighters/champions!
Don’t tell me it’s business, nothing personal, when our business is personal.

Parents! Should something like this happen to your son or daughter? @Goldenglovesorg @USABoxing @Olympics https://t.co/1KWOmHrgCL

— Teofimo Lopez (@TeofimoLopez) May 29, 2026

The video shows White and UFC director Hunter Campbell walking through the room while Lopez sits in the commentary box. White appears to look towards Teofimo, then walks towards his seat without stopping.

The exchange quickly became a topic of discussion online, with fans debating whether the moment was an intentional slight or simply a byproduct of the frenetic atmosphere surrounding the celebrity event.

Teofimo had previously given a positive review of BrandRisk’s performance, calling it an unforgettable evening. However, his reaction to the clip turned the brief interaction into a broader discussion about respect and appreciation for players.

The timing is noteworthy because Lopez’s name has repeatedly come up in conversations about TKO’s planned Zuffa Boxing venture. Teofimo has spoken out about the project in the past, while criticizing the customary system of championship belts in boxing.

Neither White nor Campbell has publicly responded to Teofimo’s comments.

Dan Ambrose is a boxing journalist at Boxing News 24, respected for his direct analysis and extensive coverage of the global fight landscape. His reports focus on the most crucial fights, division development and the most discussed stories in sports.

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Last updated: 29/05/2026 at 17:43

Canelo Alvarez named the fighter he believes most deserves a moment of passing the torch, perhaps not in the ring, but rather in a non-fight sense.

As a fan of fighters from his home country, the 35-year-old can’t wait to see who emerges as the next face of Mexican boxing.

Many would still consider Canelo the leading star in Mexican boxing even if his next fight is against WBC super middleweight world champion Christian Mbillawill take place on September 12 in Saudi Arabia.

Meanwhile, David Benavidez is widely expected to be a key player on Cinco de Mayo and Mexican Independence Day weekends, especially given his stellar performance against Gilberto Ramirez earlier this month.

But instead of highlighting Benavidez as the man to follow in his footsteps, Canelo suggested that Jaime Munguia deserves to inherit his metaphorical torch.

Munguia lost a unanimous decision to Alvarez in 2024, but has since teamed up with his compatriot, training under head coach Eddy Reynoso.

This partnership proved particularly successful earlier this month when the 29-year-old became a two-weight world champion, unanimously defeating and dethroning Armando Resendiz to win the WBA super middleweight belt.

While talking to Ring MagazineCanelo stressed that his stablemate is a worthy candidate to take up his torch.

“I would like to pass the torch to Munguia. Why not? He has learned a lot [under Reynoso]. He works very rigid and is a very good guy, so he deserves everything.

While Munguia may have been a hard-working athlete, it certainly raised eyebrows when Munguia tested positive for drugs last year and was subsequently cleared of any wrongdoing by the relevant governing and sanctioning bodies.