# Julio César Chávez

Julio César Chávez is considered the greatest Mexican boxer of all time and one of the greatest fighters in boxing history. He held world titles in three weight divisions and compiled a record of 107 wins before his first professional defeat, a draw with Pernell Whitaker in 1993. His iron chin, relentless body attack, and warrior spirit made him a national hero in Mexico.

## Quick Facts

- **Born:** July 12, 1962
- **Birthplace:** Ciudad Obregón, Mexico
- **Nationality:** Mexican
- **Occupation:** Boxing
- **Category:** Athletes
- **Net Worth:** $10M (est. 2024)
- **Also Known As:** El Gran Campeón Mexicano, JC Superstar

## Overview

Julio César Chávez is considered the greatest Mexican boxer of all time and one of the greatest fighters in boxing history. He held world titles in three weight divisions and compiled a record of 107 wins before his first professional defeat, a draw with Pernell Whitaker in 1993. His iron chin, relentless body attack, and warrior spirit made him a national hero in Mexico.

## Profile Focus

Julio César Chávez is profiled in Peoplebio under Boxing. Current rank signal: #102. Trend score: 88.

## Public Impact

This entry tracks Julio César Chávez's relevance in Sports using structured profile metadata, trend signals, and ongoing editorial updates.

## Timeline

### 1962 — Born in Ciudad Obregón
Julio César Chávez González born in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico.

### 1962 — Birth
Born in Ciudad Obregón, Mexico

### 1962 — Julio César Chávez was born on July 12, 1962, in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico
Julio César Chávez was born on July 12, 1962, in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico

### 1980 — In his 12th fight, on March 4, 1980, Chávez faced Miguel Ruiz in Culiacán,...
In his 12th fight, on March 4, 1980, Chávez faced Miguel Ruiz in Culiacán, Sinaloa

### 1980 — Professional Debut
Makes his professional boxing debut at age 17.

### 1984 — First World Title
Wins the WBC super featherweight title, his first of six world titles.

### 1984 — Julio César Chávez in 2006 Chávez won six world titles in three weight...
Julio César Chávez in 2006 Chávez won six world titles in three weight divisions: WBC Super Featherweight (1984), WBA Lightweight (1987), WBC Lightweight (1988), WBC Light Welterweight (1989), IBF Light Welterweight (1990) and WBC Light Welterweight (1994) for the second time

### 1985 — On April 19, 1985, Chávez defended his title against number one ranked...
On April 19, 1985, Chávez defended his title against number one ranked contender Ruben Castillo (63–4–2) by knocking him out in the sixth round

### 1986 — On August 3, 1986, Chavez won a twelve-round majority decision over former WBA...
On August 3, 1986, Chavez won a twelve-round majority decision over former WBA and future IBF Super Featherweight champion Rocky Lockridge in Monte Carlo

### 1987 — Julio César Chávez On November 21, 1987, Chávez moved up to the lightweight...
Julio César Chávez On November 21, 1987, Chávez moved up to the lightweight division and faced WBA Lightweight Champion Edwin Rosario

### 1988 — After the bout, Sports Illustrated ran the headline, "Time To Hail César: WBA...
After the bout, Sports Illustrated ran the headline, "Time To Hail César: WBA Lightweight Champion César Chávez of Mexico may be the world's best fighter." On April 16, 1988, Chávez defeated number one ranked contender Rodolfo Aguilar (20–0–1) by sixth-round technical knockout

### 1990 — Defeats Meldrick Taylor
Stops Meldrick Taylor with two seconds remaining in an epic unification bout.

### 1993 — Loss to De La Hoya
First draw against Pernell Whitaker, followed by his first loss to Frankie Randall. His 87-fight undefeated streak ends.

### 2002 — In 2002, The Ring ranked Chávez as the 18th greatest fighter of the last 80...
In 2002, The Ring ranked Chávez as the 18th greatest fighter of the last 80 years

### 2005 — Final Fight
Fights his final bout. Finishes career 107-6-2, with a record 87 consecutive wins to start his career.

### 2026 — Profile Created
Julio César Chávez was added to the Peoplebio knowledge graph.

### 2026 — Profile Enrichment Update
Bio sections, timeline, quick facts, and profile notes were expanded.

## Quotes

> "Profile note: Julio César Chávez is tracked in Peoplebio for impact in Boxing."
> — Julio César Chávez, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

> "Profile summary: Julio César Chávez is considered the greatest Mexican boxer of all time and one of the greatest fighters in boxing history."
> — Julio César Chávez, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

> "Editorial note: This profile was enriched with structured overview blocks."
> — Julio César Chávez, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

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