Julio César Chávez

Julio César Chávez González (born July 12, 1962 in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora) is a former Mexican professional boxer. He is a six-time world champion in three weight divisions. His career spanned over twenty-five years. In his prime he was considered the best pound-for-pound in the world, and also the greatest Mexican boxer in history. He ranks #24 on ESPN's 50 Greatest Boxers Of All Time. Julio Caesar Chavez Gonzalez was born on July 12, 1962 in C... more

Julio César Chávez González (born July 12, 1962 in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora) is a former Mexican professional boxer. He is a six-time world champion in three weight divisions. His career spanned over twenty-five years. In his prime he was considered the best pound-for-pound in the world, and also the greatest Mexican boxer in history. He ranks #24 on ESPN's 50 Greatest Boxers Of All Time. Julio Caesar Chavez Gonzalez was born on July 12, 1962 in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico. His father, Rodolfo Chavez, worked for the railroad, and Julio grew up in an abandoned railroad car with his five sisters and four brothers. He began boxing as an amateur at the age of sixteen. Chávez made his professional debut on February 5, 1980 at age 17. In his 12th fight, on March 4, 1981, Chávez faced Miguel Ruiz in Culiacán, Sinaloa. At the end of the first round, Chavez landed a blow that knocked out Ruiz. Delivered as the bell sounded, the blow was ruled a disqualification in the ring and Ruiz was... less