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 top 10 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. was on a 2-fight winning streak and Álvarez was on a 6-fight winning streak. Jr. lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Álvarez.
2. 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. was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak and Rubio was on a 10-fight winning streak. Jr. won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. 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. was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak and Lee was on a 13-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Andy Lee via TKO in the 7th round. 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. was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak and Martínez was on a 5-fight winning streak. Jr. lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title in unification. Went the distance with Martínez.
5. 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. was coming off a loss. Jr. stopped Evert Bravo via KO in the 1st 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. was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Peter Manfredo Jr. via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
7. 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. was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Jason LeHoullier via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
8. Julio César Chávez Jr. defeats Sebastian Zbik
On June 4, 2011 Julio César Chávez Jr. fought Sebastian Zbik for the vacant WBC middleweight title. Jr. was 25 years old with a record of 42-0-1, and Zbik was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Jr. won via majority decision. Won the vacant title.
9. Julio César Chávez Jr. KOs Jermaine White
On August 19, 2006 Julio César Chávez Jr. fought Jermaine White for the vacant WBC Youth super welterweight title. Jr. was 20 years old with a record of 26-0-1, and White was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Jermaine White via TKO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
10. Julio César Chávez Jr. KOs Jeyson Minda
On November 27, 2020 Julio César Chávez Jr. faced Jeyson Minda. Jr. was 34 years old with a record of 51-5-1, and Minda was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on a 2-fight losing streak. Jr. stopped Jeyson Minda via TKO in the 4th round.