The gossip of the day comes straight from the UFC octagon. Mexican fighter Ronaldo Rodriguez, known in the martial arts underworld as ‘Lazy Boy’, dropped a bombshell in a recent interview with ESPN that left everyone speechless.
According to him, his father is none other than the great Julio Cesar Chavez, the boxer who takes the crown as the best boxer Mexico has ever produced.
But that’s not all, because Ronaldo Rodriguez did not stop there. According to his words, Julio César Chávez would have fathered him during one of those casual trips to the Mexican Southeast, specifically in the areas of Veracruz and Chiapas.
In spite of not having his supposed father’s last name, ‘Lazy Boy’ did not show any resentment. On the contrary, he sent him a message worthy of a soap opera: “Apá, here I am, eh, I respect you, here’s one more son… I love you boss”.
Julio Cesar Chavez’s children
Meanwhile, the great Mexican champion continues to have four “official” children. From his first marriage to Amalia Carrasco, the famous Julio César Jr., Omar and Cristian were born. Then, in 1998, came Nicole, daughter of his relationship with Myriam Escobar, whom he finally married in 2014. But, could it be that Ronaldo is waiting for his place on the list?
During the interview with Carlos Contreras Legaspi, ‘Lazy Boy’, who is just 25 years old and originally from Chiapas, not only hinted at his physical resemblance to Julio César Chávez Jr. but took it to the next level. In a tone that seemed half joking, half truth, Ronaldo affirmed that they share the same father.
“Of course I do, look at my nose, how not? He’s my dad. The only thing is that they did not give me the last name. Chávez papá, Chávez señor is my dad, they didn’t give me the last name”, said the talented fighter.
Lazy Boy’s trajectory in the UFC
What we can’t deny is that ‘Lazy Boy’ has been able to attract the spotlight. With an impressive 17-2 UFC record and a recent win over Jamaica’s Ode Osbourne at UFC 306, Ronaldo Rodriguez not only stands out for his ability in the octagon, but also for this spicy family story.
Now the question remains: Will this connection between Ronaldo and Chavez be confirmed, or will it remain one of those family secrets that only they know? Time will tell, but for now, the gossip is already on the table, and we’ll be here to tell it all.