Julio César Chávez
Birthday: Born in 1962-07-12 in Obregón, Sonora, Mexico
Deathday: Alive
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.
TV Credits
The Final Table
Character: Self
Team of chefs vie to impress some of the world's toughest palates as they whip up iconic dishes from different nations in this fast-paced competition....
Los Chávez
Character: Self
The Chávez family disclose their private lives as a dysfunctional but united family....
Movie Credits
Sal
Character: Self (archive footage)
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The Civil War: Chavez vs. de la Hoya
Character: Self
For Mexican and Mexican American communities, boxing is more than a sport. From ring walk-ins to trunks, opponents take full advantage of the theatrical spectacle, narrating their histories and the stories of their individual fanbases. In 1996, Oscar De La Hoya, the charismatic golden boy from East L.A, challenged Mexican-born boxing legend Julio César Chávez in what was billed as the “ultimate glory” fight. Mexicans on both sides of the border were forced to choose their favorite champ: the rec...
Julio César Chávez vs. Meldrick Taylor I
Character: Self
Julio César Chávez vs. Meldrick Taylor, also billed as Thunder Meets Lightning, was a light welterweight world championship bout held on March 17, 1990 between WBC world champion Julio César Chávez of Mexico and IBF world champion Meldrick Taylor of the United States, both at light welterweight, which was a historic event in professional boxing. It was titled "Thunder Meets Lightning" as an allusion to the punching power of Chávez and fast handspeed of Taylor. The fight was expected to be a rous...
Julio César Chávez vs. Meldrick Taylor II
Character: Self
1994-09-17 - Julio César Chávez vs. Meldrick Taylor II...
Julio César Chávez vs Frankie Randall III
Character: Self
2004-05-22 - Julio César Chávez vs Frankie Randall III...
Pound x Pound: The History of Juan Manuel Márquez
Character: Self
Pound x Pound introduces you to the world of boxing elite through the eyes of Juan Manuel Marquez, four-time world champion. It is a ringside ticket to the professional and personal life of Juan Manuel. An unique access to the truth behind the rivalry with Manny Pacquiao. Read the story behind the Mexican idol, who through work, effort, sacrifices and frustrations, has established itself as one of the best pound for pound fighters in the world....
From The Corner
Character: Self
Tijuana has become a hub for world-class boxing, producing 21 world champions and countless contenders on international stages. Trainer Rómulo Quirarte, a key figure in this movement, shares his journey from a tough childhood marked by poverty and loss to building a legacy through his passion for boxing. Key voices from the sport and the border community reflect on how this vibrant boxing culture emerged....
Marvelous, the Film
Character: Retired WBC Boxing Champion
At 37 years old, time is not on his side. Sergio 'Marvelous' Martinez can drop the best boxers with his lightning strikes, floor the most beautiful women with his devastating looks, and has a hard-scrabble immigrant story and work ethic that make him the hero of the Latin street. But a willingness to call it the way he sees it and speak truth to power, has left him a virtual pariah in the notorious corrupt world of professional boxing. This is story of a man fighting to fight. But the clock is t...
Oscar de la Hoya vs. Julio César Chávez II
Character: Self
Billed as "Ultimate Revenge", on September 18, 1998 for the WBC and lineal welterweight championships....
Julio Cesar Chavez vs. Edwin Rosario
Character: Self
WBA Lightweight World Title in Las Vegas Hilton....
Julio César Chávez vs. Oscar de la Hoya I
Character: Self
On June 7, 1996, Oscar De La Hoya fought Mexican legend Julio César Chávez (96–1–1) for the Lineal & WBC Light-welterweight championship. De la Hoya, with a record of 21–0 with 19 K.Os, defeated Chavez by a fourth round TKO. The fight was stopped due to a bad cut suffered by Chavez. Until their rematch in 1998, Chávez stated that De La Hoya did not defeat him since the fight was stopped. De La Hoya successfully defended his titles with a twelve round unanimous decision against undefeated former ...
Pernell Whitaker vs. Julio César Chávez
Character: Self
Much anticipated fight between Mexican Legend Chávez and Olympic gold medalist & reigning WBC Welterweight champion Pernell Whitaker. Also, WBC Super Featherweight Championship: Azumah Nelson vs. 'Jesse' James Leija, and WBC Super Welterweight Championship: Terry Norris vs. Joe Gatti....
Tribute to the Kings: Julio César Chávez Jr. vs Anderson Silva
Character: Self
Tribute to the Kings is a special night in honour of the first-family of Mexican boxing - Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Omar Chavez. Three of them will take part in boxing bouts....
Hugo Sanchez, the Goal and the Glory
Character: Self
The definitive chronicle of the best Mexican athlete in history. From his beginnings in Mexico's university team, his transcendental time in Spain's Real Madrid, his international falls and his very personal obsession for success....
Edwin Rosario : The Rise & Fall of El Chapo
Character: Self
A look back at Edwin Rosario, one of boxing's premiere knockout artists in the 1980s. Rosario rose from one of the poorest barrios in Puerto Rico to the top of the boxing world in the mid-1980s which culminated in a superfight with Hector Camacho....