Julio César Chávez

Born: 1962-07-12

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.


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Hugo Sanchez, the Goal and the Glory

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Released: 2022-11-18

The definitive chronicle of the best Mexican athlete in history. From his beginnings in Mexico's...

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Pound x Pound: The History of Juan Manuel Márquez

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Released: 2012-05-10

Pound x Pound introduces you to the world of boxing elite through the eyes of Juan Manuel...

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Marvelous, the Film

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Released: 2014-05-29

At 37 years old, time is not on his side. Sergio 'Marvelous' Martinez can drop the best boxers...

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The Civil War: Chavez vs. de la Hoya

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Released: 2022-01-20

For Mexican and Mexican American communities, boxing is more than a sport. From ring walk-ins to...

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Desde La Esquina

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Released: 2023-04-23

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Julio Cesar Chavez vs. Edwin Rosario

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Released: 1987-11-21

WBA Lightweight World Title in Las Vegas Hilton.

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Julio César Chávez vs Frankie Randall III

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Released: 2004-05-22

2004-05-22 - Julio César Chávez vs Frankie Randall III

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Pernell Whitaker vs. Julio César Chávez

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Released: 1993-09-10

Much anticipated fight between Mexican Legend Chávez and Olympic gold medalist & reigning WBC...

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Oscar de la Hoya vs. Julio César Chávez II

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Released: 1998-09-18

Billed as "Ultimate Revenge", on September 18, 1998 for the WBC and lineal welterweight...

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Sal

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Released: 2022-09-09

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Edwin Rosario : The Rise & Fall of El Chapo

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Released: 2021-01-01

A look back at Edwin Rosario, one of boxing's premiere knockout artists in the 1980s. Rosario...

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Tribute to the Kings: Julio César Chávez Jr. vs Anderson Silva

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Released: 2021-06-19

Tribute to the Kings is a special night in honour of the first-family of Mexican boxing - Julio...

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Julio César Chávez vs. Oscar de la Hoya I

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Released: 1996-06-07

On June 7, 1996, Oscar De La Hoya fought Mexican legend Julio César Chávez (96–1–1) for the...

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Julio César Chávez vs. Meldrick Taylor I

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Released: 1990-03-17

Julio César Chávez vs. Meldrick Taylor, also billed as Thunder Meets Lightning, was a light...

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Julio César Chávez vs. Meldrick Taylor II

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Released: 1994-09-17

1994-09-17 - Julio César Chávez vs. Meldrick Taylor II

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The Final Table

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First aired: 2018-11-20

Team of chefs vie to impress some of the world's toughest palates as they whip up iconic dishes...

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The Chávez

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First aired: 2024-09-11

The Chávez family disclose their private lives as a dysfunctional but united family.

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