Julio César Chávez

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.

Known For

The Final Table

as Self

Pound x Pound: The History of Juan Manuel Márquez

as Self

Hugo Sanchez, the Goal and the Glory

as Self

Marvelous, the Film

as Retired WBC Boxing Champion

The Chávez

as Self

Mexican Fighter

as Self

Sal

as Self (archive footage)

The Civil War: Chavez vs. de la Hoya

as Self

Oscar de la Hoya vs. Julio César Chávez II

as Self

Julio César Chávez vs. Oscar de la Hoya I

as Self