Former middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is ready for the next chapter of his professional career and by the looks of things his seems very determined to get back to the top.

The oldest son of the Mexico’s greatest fighter stepped in the scale today in Monterrey and weight-in at 167.8, well under the contract weight of 169 pounds and also under the super middleweight limit of 168 pounds.

“For me it’s not just about making weight but feeling good and knowing that I am going to be ready to give it my all in the ring tomorrow night. I worked really hard getting ready for his fight and I am really looking forward to getting into the ring again,” said Chavez Jr.

Chavez Jr. (49-2-1, 32 KOs) will take on Dominik Britsch (32-2-1, 11 KOs) who was 167.5 pounds, in the 10 round main event this Saturday in a card promoted by Zanfer Promotions in the Monterrey Arena and that will be televised in the United States by BeIN Sports Español at 11:00 p.m. Eastern/8:00 p.m. Pacific.

Chavez Jr., of Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico the former World Boxing Council (WBC) middleweight champion is coming back after a 17 month lay-off and will be seeking the 50th victory of his career.

“For me this milestone in my career is very important. Getting my 50th win is something that I will always cherish. I know is not an easy fight. Britsch is coming to win and just like me he will give his all on Saturday night,” said Chavez Jr.

His return to fight in Mexico is also very special to Chavez Jr.

“I fought in Monterrey early in my career and I always wanted to come back and fight here. It’s a great city and I hope to give the fans a fight that will remember for a long time. I have fought in Mexico for a long time and is great to come back home and fight,” said Chavez Jr.

Britsch also look good one day from the biggest fight of his career.

“I feel great. I feel no pressured at all, Chavez Jr. is home, he’s the favorite and all have to do is my job and work hard all night long,” said Britsch.

Chavez Jr., father the greatest fighter in Mexican history was smiling from ear to ear to see his son make the weight and looking so strong in doing it.

“My son did not kill himself this time around and that will make him a better fighter in the ring tomorrow night. I am very proud of his work during this training camp and I look forward to seen him take home the victory tomorrow night,” said Chavez Sr.