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Chávez Brothers Return to the Ring in Puebla

Organizers say the September 12 card will raise funds for addiction-prevention programs in Puebla and will be shown on Azteca 7.

Overview

  • The Puebla card is confirmed for Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Gimnasio Miguel Hidalgo after fighters completed the official weigh-in on September 11.
  • Julio César Chávez Jr. will headline against Colombian Jeison Troncoso and Omar Chávez will face Colombian Brayan Santander, with both contests scheduled for ten rounds.
  • At the official weigh-in Chávez Jr. and Troncoso each registered about 90 kilograms and Omar Chávez made weight at 88.2 kilograms according to local reports.
  • The undercard includes former world champion Alexandro “Peque” Santiago versus Alexis Molina and preliminary bouts that open the in-venue card earlier in the evening while Azteca 7 plans a late-night telecast.
  • Promoters and Puebla sports officials present the show as a fundraising and prevention campaign for addictions, with ticket proceeds directed to local prevention and care programs and the event marketed around the Chávez family legacy.