Best fights of Julio César Chávez
Over 26 years as a professional, Julio César Chávez has compiled a 107-6-2 (86) record, including 37 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Julio César Chávez KOs Tony Lopez
On December 10, 1994 Julio César Chávez defended his WBC super lightweight title against Tony Lopez. Chávez was 32 years old with a record of 91-1-1, and Lopez was 31 with a record of 45-4-1. Chávez was on a 2-fight winning streak and Lopez was on a 3-fight winning streak. Chávez stopped Tony Lopez via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
2. Julio César Chávez KOs Edwin Rosario
On November 21, 1987 Julio César Chávez fought Edwin Rosario for the WBA lightweight title. Chávez was 25 years old with a record of 56-0, and Rosario was 24 with a record of 31-2. Chávez was on an undefeated 56-fight winning streak and Rosario was on a 3-fight winning streak. Chávez stopped Edwin Rosario via TKO in the 11th round. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
3. Julio César Chávez KOs Greg Haugen
On February 20, 1993 Julio César Chávez defended his WBC super lightweight title against Greg Haugen. Chávez was 30 years old with a record of 84-0, and Haugen was 32 with a record of 32-4. Chávez was on an undefeated 84-fight winning streak and Haugen was on a 4-fight winning streak. Chávez stopped Greg Haugen via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
4. Julio César Chávez defeats Héctor Camacho
On September 12, 1992 Julio César Chávez defended his WBC super lightweight title against Héctor Camacho. Chávez was 30 years old with a record of 81-0, and Camacho was 30 with a record of 40-1. Chávez was on an undefeated 81-fight winning streak and Camacho was on a 2-fight winning streak. Chávez won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Julio César Chávez KOs Ruben Castillo
On April 19, 1985 Julio César Chávez, the WBC super featherweight champion, met Ruben Castillo, the WBC super featherweight champion, in a title unification fight. Chávez was 22 years old with a record of 45-0, and Castillo was 27 with a record of 60-4-2. Chávez was on an undefeated 45-fight winning streak and Castillo was on a 6-fight winning streak. Chávez stopped Ruben Castillo via TKO in the 6th round. Became the unified super featherweight champion.
6. Julio César Chávez KOs Meldrick Taylor in their 2nd fight
On September 17, 1994 Julio César Chávez defended his WBC super lightweight title against Meldrick Taylor. It was their second meeting. Chávez was 32 years old with a record of 90-1-1, and Taylor was 27 with a record of 32-3-1. Chávez was coming off a win and Taylor was on a 3-fight winning streak. Chávez stopped Meldrick Taylor via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
7. Julio César Chávez stops Roger Mayweather in their 2nd fight
On May 13, 1989 Julio César Chávez fought Roger Mayweather for the WBC super lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Chávez was 26 years old with a record of 62-0, and Mayweather was 28 with a record of 34-5. Chávez was on an undefeated 62-fight winning streak and Mayweather was on a 8-fight winning streak. Chávez stopped Roger Mayweather via retirement in the 10th round. Crowned the new super lightweight champion.
8. Julio César Chávez defeats David Kamau
On September 16, 1995 Julio César Chávez defended his WBC super lightweight title against David Kamau. Chávez was 33 years old with a record of 94-1-1, and Kamau was 30 with a record of 26-0. Chávez was on a 5-fight winning streak and Kamau was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Chávez won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
9. Julio César Chávez defeats Rick Lockridge
On August 3, 1986 Julio César Chávez defended his WBC super featherweight title against Rick Lockridge. Chávez was 24 years old with a record of 52-0, and Lockridge was 27 with a record of 38-4. Chávez was on an undefeated 52-fight winning streak and Lockridge was on a 2-fight winning streak. Chávez won via majority decision. Defended the title.
10. Julio César Chávez draws with Pernell Whitaker
On September 10, 1993 Julio César Chávez fought Pernell Whitaker for the WBC welterweight title. Chávez was 31 years old with a record of 87-0, and Whitaker was 29 with a record of 32-1. Chávez was on an undefeated 87-fight winning streak and Whitaker was on a 17-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a majority decision.