Best fights of Julio César Chávez Jr.
Over 22 years as a professional, Julio César Chávez Jr. has compiled a 54-7-1 (34) record, including 14 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Julio César Chávez Jr. loses to Canelo Álvarez via unanimous decision
On May 6, 2017 Julio César Chávez Jr. faced Canelo Álvarez in a super welterweight bout. Jr. was 31 years old with a record of 50-2-1, and Álvarez was 26 with a record of 48-1-1. Jr. lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Álvarez.
2. Julio César Chávez Jr. KOs Andy Lee
On June 16, 2012 Julio César Chávez Jr. defended his WBC middleweight title against Andy Lee. Jr. was 26 years old with a record of 45-0-1, and Lee was 28 with a record of 28-1. Jr. stopped Andy Lee via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
3. Julio César Chávez Jr. defeats Marco Antonio Rubio
On February 4, 2012 Julio César Chávez Jr. defended his WBC middleweight title against Marco Antonio Rubio. Jr. was 25 years old with a record of 44-0-1, and Rubio was 31 with a record of 53-5-1. Jr. won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Julio César Chávez Jr. loses to Sergio Martínez via unanimous decision
On September 15, 2012 Julio César Chávez Jr., the WBC middleweight champion, met Sergio Martínez, the The Ring middleweight champion, in a title unification fight. Jr. was 26 years old with a record of 46-0-1, and Martínez was 37 with a record of 49-2-2. Jr. lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title in unification. Went the distance with Martínez.
5. Julio César Chávez Jr. loses to Daniel Jacobs via KO
On December 20, 2019 Julio César Chávez Jr. faced Daniel Jacobs in a middleweight bout. Jr. was 33 years old with a record of 51-3-1, and Jacobs was 32 with a record of 35-3. Jacobs stopped Jr. via retirement in the 5th round.
6. Julio César Chávez Jr. KOs Peter Manfredo Jr.
On November 19, 2011 Julio César Chávez Jr. defended his WBC middleweight title against Peter Manfredo Jr.. Jr. was 25 years old with a record of 43-0-1, and Jr. was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. stopped Peter Manfredo Jr. via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
7. Julio César Chávez Jr. draws with Carlos Molina
On December 16, 2005 Julio César Chávez Jr. faced Carlos Molina. Jr. was 19 years old with a record of 23-0, and Molina was 22 with a record of 8-1. The fight ended in a points decision.
8. Julio César Chávez Jr. KOs Jason LeHoullier
On September 12, 2009 Julio César Chávez Jr. defended his WBC Latino super welterweight title against Jason LeHoullier. Jr. was 23 years old with a record of 39-0-1, and LeHoullier was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. stopped Jason LeHoullier via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
9. Julio César Chávez Jr. KOs Evert Bravo
On August 10, 2019 Julio César Chávez Jr. faced Evert Bravo. Jr. was 33 years old with a record of 50-3-1, and Bravo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. stopped Evert Bravo via KO in the 1st round.