Biography

Julio César Chávez González (born July 12, 1962), also known as Julio César Chávez Sr., is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 1980 to 2005. A multiple-time world champion in three weight divisions, he was listed by The Ring magazine as the world's best boxer, pound for pound, from 1990 to 1993. During his career he held the WBC super featherweight title from 1984 to 1987, the WBA and WBC lightweight titles between 1987 and 1989, the WBC light welterweight title twice between 1989 and 1996, and the IBF light welterweight title from 1990 to 1991. He also held the Ring magazine and lineal lightweight titles from 1988 to 1989, and the lineal light welterweight title twice between 1990 and 1996. Chávez was named Fighter of the Year for 1987 and 1990 by the Boxing Writers Association of America and The Ring respectively.

Most Famous Work

The Final Table
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The Final Table

(2018) Self
Julio César Chávez vs. Meldrick Taylor I
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The Civil War: Chavez vs. de la Hoya
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Mexican Fighter
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Mexican Fighter

(2013) Self
Marvelous, the Film
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Marvelous, the Film

(2014) Retired WBC Boxing Champion
Julio César Chávez vs. Oscar de la Hoya I
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Tribute to the Kings: Julio César Chávez Jr. vs Anderson Silva
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Oscar de la Hoya vs. Julio César Chávez II
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