Julio César Chávez Jr. to Return to the Ring in January

Julio César Chávez Jr. has confirmed his return to the ring in Mexico, where he will face Argentine fighter Ángel Julián Sacco on January 24, 2026, in San Luis Potosí. 

The announcement was made by the state governor, Ricardo Gallardo Cardona, who described the event as “international-level” and encouraged fans to save the date.

The fight marks a new chapter for “Junior,” who resumes his boxing career after dealing with legal issues in the United States. His father, the legendary Julio César Chávez, stated that his son is ready to get back on track and that this bout will be the first step in a new cycle that could include two or three more fights before pursuing another world title opportunity.

The former world champion enters the ring coming off a loss to Jake Paul earlier this year. He holds a record of 54-7-1.

 His opponent, Ángel Julián Sacco, arrives with a 10-1-1 record and 4 KOs.