Julio Cesar Chavez

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.

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 Biography

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

• Total fights: 116
• Wins: 108
• Wins by KO: 87
• Losses: 6
• Draws: 2
• No contest: 0

• The Guardian: "Boxing For The Big Screen" (2007)

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• Mahalo's Guide to Professional Boxing
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  • Height: 5' 7"
  • Reach: 67"
  • Stance: Orthodox
  • Division: Light Welterweight
  • Record: Wins - 107
  • Losses - 6
  • Wins By KO - 86

• 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

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