Much can be said about the Mexican boxers, since in this Latin American country there were, is and will most likely be many talents who attract millions of people to TV screens around the world with their striking performances. One of those who have already completed their sports career, but at the same time have not lost the love of the public, is Chávez Julio Cesar. This outstanding athlete will be discussed in this article.
Brief information about the person
Chavez Julio Cesar was born July 12, 1962 in the Mexican state of Sonora, the city of Ciudad Obregon. His father was a railwayman named Rodolfo Chavez. The future sports star spent her childhood in an abandoned carriage next to four brothers and five sisters. It is no secret that many fighters in life gain success precisely because of their materially unsuccessful childhood, and our hero was no exception to this matter. It was because of the economic problems of his family that Chavez Julio Cesar began boxing at an early age. At the age of 16, he begins to perform in the amateur ring, where he was able to win in 14 fights and only in one defeat.
Professional career
At the age of seventeen, Chavez receives the status of a professional. Already in the first year of his trade-offs, he holds 11 fights. From the very beginning, its characteristic features became visible: tenacity, fast pace of battle, powerful strikes on the hull, stamina.
In the 12th battle, the Mexican was initially disqualified. In the battle against Miguel Ruiz, he struck after the gong. But a little later, the result was changed: Chavez got the victory by knockout. And all because his manager was a member of the local sports commission.
First title
After a couple of fights, which were broadcast on American television, Chavez Julio Cesar, having his own record 44-0, was able to compete for the WBC belt in the second featherweight. This was made possible by the release of the title by Hector Camacho. The Mexican did not miss his chance, and on September 13, 1984, he knocked out Mario Martinez in the eighth round, thereby obtaining the long-awaited champion belt.
Until 1987, Chavez successfully defended his title from the claims of applicants. Such eminent personalities as Juan La Porte, Danilo Cabrero, Roger Mayweather and others fell from his hands.
Transition to a new weight
In 1987, Chavez Julio Cesar, whose photo is shown below, rises to the next weight category, where in November of the same year he meets with Edwin Rosario. The Puerto Rican spoke too much of all sorts of nasty things about the Mexican people, and therefore Chavez was more motivated than ever. The Mexican gave his opponent a brutal beating and eventually won by technical knockout in the 11th round. Thanks to this victory, Julio became the WBA lightweight champion. Eleven months later, Chavez expected another success - he won the WBC belt, defeating the magnificent boxer, the legendary champion Jose Luis Ramirez. For this, Chavez also took 11 rounds.
One more step up
In 1989, a native of Mexico again decided to move to the category above. He ends up in the welterweight. In this division, he also becomes a champion, defeating Mayweather a second time, after which he holds two successful defenses, but it is worth talking about the fight with the third challenger separately.
Persistent Meldrick Taylor
March 17, 1990. Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In the square of the ring Chavez, Julio Cesar Sr., a boxer who was already at the top by that time, met the 1984 Olympic champion Meldrick Taylor. The American in the course of the fight won points, effectively using a jab and actively moving on his feet. However, in round 12, the champion drove the challenger into a corner and sent him to the canvas on the right side. After the knockdown, Taylor hardly got up and asked the referee: “Are you ready to continue?” didn't answer anything. As a result, the Mexican was awarded the victory by knockout. The decision was quite scandalous, and the fight itself was recognized as the best fight of the year. In fairness, we note that after the fight, Melldrick was hospitalized, where, as a result of a medical examination, he revealed bleeding in the kidneys, a fracture of the orbital bone near his left eye, and a torn lip. Therefore, we can conclude that the referee did the right thing, because he saved the American health and maybe even life.
Thanks from the President
Chavez Julio Cesar, whose biography is full of bright events, in the fall of 1993 held another significant duel for himself. This time he was opposed by the legendary Hector "Macho" Camacho. Chavez convincingly won the decision. After the fight, a car from the President of Mexico was sent for him , the champion was delivered to an audience with the head of the country.
Scandalous draw
In September 1993, Chavez held a unifying battle with Pernell Whitaker. The American acted actively and unconventionally, which allowed him to completely neutralize the attacking power of the Mexican. But in the end, a draw was declared. Such a verdict of the judges caused a scandal, and many felt that Don King played an important role in this.
Belt loss
In early 1994, Julio Cesar Chavez (a world-famous boxer) fought with Frankie Randall. The Mexican was fined twice for punches below the waist, and in the 11th round he was the first time to be knocked down for the first time. All this led to the fact that the judges were divided, and the victory was given to the American. But in the spring, the Mexican again met with his offender and took a very unconvincing revenge.
The dramatic confrontation with Oscar De La Hoya for Chavez consisted of two fights, both times the Mexican lost, and ahead of schedule.
Last chance
In the summer of 2000, Chavez was already quite an aged fighter, because the opportunity to box for the world title was the last for him. He understood that in the event of a defeat, the road to the top was closed for him forever, and in case of victory, he would be able to hold out for some more time at the peak and earn good money.
In the battle with the Russian Tszyu, the Mexican did not succeed. Kostya was very cold-blooded and very prudent. He was able to quickly show who the real boss was in the ring, and literally “bombed” the applicant with left jabs. In the fifth round, Tszyu knocked Chavez down after a combination of four hits. In the sixth round, the Russian again sent the Mexican legend to the floor, the judge stopped the fight, believing that it was a knockout. After the fight, Tszyu said that he was fighting a great warrior worthy of respect, and Chavez realized that it was time to retire and give way to a new generation. Nevertheless, he held his last fight in September 2005.
As for the family, it plays a special role for our hero. Chavez Julio Cesar (personal life is characterized by stability) has been married for many years, he has two sons: the first is Julio Cesar Jr., and the second is Omar.