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. 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. 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.
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. 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.