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Athlete
Julio César Chávez
Famoose for
Becoming a major Mexican boxing champion through sustained pressure and body punching.
First world title · Meldrick Taylor fight
- Born
- 12 July 1962
- Birthplace
- Ciudad Obregón, Mexico
More people
Julio César Chávez
Julio César Chávez is a Mexican former boxer who won world titles in three divisions.
Early life
Culiacán
Grew up in a large family.
Early boxing
Turned professional as a teenager.
Career
- 1980
Professional debut
Began his career in Mexico.
- 1984 onward
World champion
Won titles in three weight classes.
- 1990s–2000s
Major contests
Continued high-profile fights before retirement.
Achievements
First world title
Won at super featherweight.
Meldrick Taylor fight
Won in the final seconds.
Azteca Stadium
Fought Greg Haugen before an enormous crowd.
Beyond boxing
Recovery
Has spoken about addiction and treatment.
Family
His sons also became professional boxers.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Box Azteca. CC BY 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
