Best fights of Jesús Chávez
Over 16 years as a professional, Jesús Chávez has compiled a 44-8 (30) record, including 19 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jesús Chávez KOs Carlos Gerena in their 2nd fight
On March 22, 2003 Jesús Chávez faced Carlos Gerena in a super featherweight bout. It was their second meeting. Chávez was 30 years old with a record of 38-2, and Gerena was 32 with a record of 38-4. Chávez was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Gerena was coming off a loss. Chávez stopped Carlos Gerena via TKO in the 6th round.
2. Jesús Chávez loses to Floyd Mayweather Jr. via KO
On November 10, 2001 Jesús Chávez fought Floyd Mayweather Jr. for the WBC super featherweight title. Chávez was 28 years old with a record of 35-1, and Jr. was 24 with a record of 26-0. Chávez was on a 31-fight winning streak and Jr. was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Chávez via retirement in the 9th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 9th round.
3. Jesús Chávez loses to Érik Morales via unanimous decision
On February 28, 2004 Jesús Chávez defended his WBC super featherweight title against Érik Morales. Chávez was 31 years old with a record of 40-2, and Morales was 27 with a record of 45-1. Chávez was on a 5-fight winning streak and Morales was on a 4-fight winning streak. Chávez lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Morales.
4. Jesús Chávez defeats Carlos Hernandez
On May 28, 2005 Jesús Chávez faced Carlos Hernandez in a super featherweight bout. Chávez was 32 years old with a record of 40-3, and Hernandez was 34 with a record of 41-4-1. Chávez was coming off a loss, while Hernandez was coming off a win. Chávez won via split decision.
5. Jesús Chávez KOs Leavander Johnson
On September 17, 2005 Jesús Chávez fought Leavander Johnson for the vacant IBF lightweight title. Chávez was 32 years old with a record of 41-3, and Johnson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Chávez was coming off a win. Chávez stopped Leavander Johnson via TKO in the 11th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Jesús Chávez KOs Darryl Pinckney
On March 3, 2000 Jesús Chávez defended his WBC-NABF super featherweight title against Darryl Pinckney. Chávez was 27 years old with a record of 29-1, and Pinckney was 0 with a record of 0-0. Chávez was on a 25-fight winning streak. Chávez stopped Darryl Pinckney via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
7. Jesús Chávez KOs Armando Bósquez
On August 27, 1999 Jesús Chávez fought Armando Bósquez for the vacant WBC-NABF super featherweight title. Chávez was 26 years old with a record of 27-1, and Bósquez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Chávez was on a 23-fight winning streak. Chávez stopped Armando Bósquez via TKO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
8. Jesús Chávez KOs Rudolfo Lunsford
On October 2, 1998 Jesús Chávez defended his WBC-NABF super featherweight title against Rudolfo Lunsford. Chávez was 25 years old with a record of 24-1, and Lunsford was 0 with a record of 0-0. Chávez was on a 20-fight winning streak. Chávez stopped Rudolfo Lunsford via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
9. Jesús Chávez KOs Adarryl Johnson
On November 15, 1999 Jesús Chávez defended his WBC-NABF super featherweight title against Adarryl Johnson. Chávez was 27 years old with a record of 28-1, and Johnson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Chávez was on a 24-fight winning streak. Chávez stopped Adarryl Johnson via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
10. Jesús Chávez KOs Wilfredo Negrón
On August 19, 1997 Jesús Chávez defended his WBC-NABF super featherweight title against Wilfredo Negrón. Chávez was 24 years old with a record of 20-1, and Negrón was 0 with a record of 0-0. Chávez was on a 16-fight winning streak. Chávez stopped Wilfredo Negrón via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.