Andy Lee looking forward to duel with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr

Chavez has said in recent weeks that he would like to fight Lee in preparation for a fight with Martinez, but Lee feels that their contest will be a very tight affair.

"I think it is a 50-50 fight. We have conflicting styles and both of us have strengths and weaknesses.  Whoever forces his will on the other will win the fight," said Lee.

Lee has said in the past that he need to holds Chavez off, keep him at a distance and outbox him if he is to prevail and fulfill his dream of winning a world title.

And not just any world title, the WBC middleweight belt has special significance to the Kronk Gym (Thomas Hearns is a former holder of the belt) and to Lee's trainer.

“Emanuel (Steward) has trained more WBC champions than anyone else," said Lee. "For me and my family and for everyone here and at home, a win  will put us back on the map."

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