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- Born: July 12, 1962
- Birth name: Julio Cesar Chavez Gonzalez
- Birth Place: Ciudad Obregon, Sonora
- Height: 5 feet 7 and 1/2 inches
- Record: 107-6-2
- KO's: 86
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Julio Cesar Chavez is a Mexican -born champion boxer who held 6 different titles during his career and was named "Fighter of the Year" by Ring Magazine in 1990HickokSports.com : History - Boxing Awards His son, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., is also a professional fighter.
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History
After nine wins as a Light Welterweight, Chavez decided to move up in weight. In bout between Chavez and Edwin Rosario for the WBA lightweight tittle, Chavez was so angered by Rosarios insults of the Mexican people that Chavez inflicted a relentless beating and won the title with a TKO in the eleventh round. Less then a year later Chavez won a bout with Jose Luis and claimed yet another WBC lightweight title.Official Site: Julio Cesar Chavez BiographyRetirement
In 2005, Chavez won a match with Ivan Robinson, although a hand injury during the fight resulted in a loss against Grover Wiley, when he forced to retire to his corner. After months of waiting for his hand to heal, Chavez officially announced his retirement at the end of 2006. Chavez is now coaching his son Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.. Official Site: Julio Cesar Chavez Biography-
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Julio Cesar Chavez Questions
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Why didnt people like Cesar Chavez? 1 AnswerLike most Civil Rights and Labor activists Cesar Chavez main opponents would be large business owners and right wing leaning people who did not like to see the ... read more -
Will the O.A.S. allow Hugo Chavez to be the next Hitler? It's clear this is the direction Venezuela is heading towards. Will it be to late? 3 AnswersAs a Venezuelan I can say that the O.A.S. it's a lost case, they have already allowed Chavez to violate the democratic card not one, but several times. Hugo Ch... read more -
I see conflicting accounts of the number of states that celebrate Cesar Chavez Day. Is it 8,9 or 10 and which states are they? 2 AnswersLooks like 9 celebrate it from what I can find: http://www.democracynow.org/2008/3/31/cesar_chavez_day_united_farm_workers "Nine states, including Arizona, Cali... read more
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Julio Julio Cesar Chavez News and Articles
- The Guardian: "Boxing For The Big Screen" (2007)
- The New York Times: Julio Cesar Chavez
- ESPN.com: Julio Cesar Chavez
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Julio Julio Cesar Chavez Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Professional Boxing
- BoxRec.com: Career Stats
- Height: 5' 7"
- Reach: 67"
- Stance: Orthodox
- Division: Light Welterweight
- Record: Wins - 107
- Losses - 6
- Wins By KO - 86
Julio Julio Cesar Chavez Timeline
- July 12, 1962: Born
- 1981: Wins Super Featherweight Title After Knocking Out Mario "Azabache" Martinez
- 1987: TKO's Edwin Rosario To Win The WBA Lightweight Championship
- 1988: Wins Super Lightweight Title By Knocking Out Roger Mayweather
- 1990: Wins Junior Welterweight Championship By TKO With Only 2 Seconds Left In The Fight
- 1994: Loses First Fight In Split Decision To Frankie Randall
- 2005: Retires (For The Last Time) From Boxing
Julio Julio Cesar Chavez Merchandise
- Amazon.com: Julio Cesar Chavez
- eBay: Julio Cesar Chavez Auctions
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