Julio César Chávez
The Great Mexican Champion
Julio César Chávez is considered the greatest fighter ever to come out of Mexico.
Julio César Chávez was born on July 12, 1962, in Ciudad Obregon, MX. He grew up in an abandoned railroad car with his five sisters and four brothers. He began boxing as an amateur at the age of 16 and eventually moved to Culiacán to pursue a professional career.
Julio was renowned specifically for his devastating left hook and his ability to take a punch due to his extremely strong chin. He is a six-time world champion in three weight divisions, and for several years he was considered the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world.
Julio retired in his 25th year as a professional boxer with a record of 107 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, with 89 knockouts and a reputation as one of the best boxers of all time.
On December 7, 2010, Julio César Chávez was inducted to the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Julio is the father of prospect Omar Chávez and former WBC Middleweight Champion Julio César Chávez, Jr.