Full Name: Julio César Chávez González
Nickname: J.C., El César del Boxeo (The Caesar of Boxing), El Gran Campeón Mexicano (The Great Mexican Champion), Mr. KO
Weight Class: Light welterweight
Birthdate: July 12, 1962
Birthplace: Obregón, Sonora, Mexico
Record: 107-6-2, 86 KOs
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 5' 7½? / 171cm
Reach: 68? / 173cm
Trainer: Rómulo Quirarte

Accomplishments

• Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year, 1990
• WBC Super Featherweight Champion, September 13, 1984 - August 21, 1987
• WBA Lightweight Champion, November 21, 1987 - October 29, 1988
• WBC Lightweight Champion, October 29, 1988 - May 13, 1989
• The Ring Lightweight Champion, October 29, 1988 - March 2, 1989
• WBC Super Lightweight Champion, May 13, 1989 - January 29, 1994
• IBF Light Welterweight Champion, March 17, 1990 - December 8, 1990
• WBC Super Lightweight Champion, May 7, 1994 - June 7, 1996

Biography

Julio César Chávez is a retired Mexican professional boxer. He is a six-time world champion in three weight divisions. He began boxing as an amateur at the age of sixteen and then he moved to Culiacán to pursue a professional career. Chávez was known for his great punching power, overwhelming body attack and the persistent stalking of his opponents. He ranks #24 on ESPN's 50 Greatest Boxers Of All Time. His career spanned over twenty-five years.