Julio César Chávez Record & Stats

Fight Record

World Titles

Chávez was a three-weight-division world champion. He has held seven world titles, two of which were vacant title wins, and the rest five were lineal championship wins.

Career Summary

Julio César Chávez' professional boxing career spanned more than 25 years — from 1980 to 2005.

Chávez made his professional boxing debut against Andres Felix at the age of 17 on February 5, 1980, defeating Felix via 2nd round KO. He went on to win 86 more consecutive fights after the debut, which included 72 wins via stoppage.

Chávez had his first world title fight at the age of 22 on September 13, 1984 after 43 professional fights, against Mario Martínez for the super-featherweight WBC (vacant) title. He defeated Martínez via 8th round TKO to become the super-featherweight champion of the world.

He was a two-time unified world champion — at super-lightweight and lightweight, and has won seven world titles at three weight classes. For all the details about Chávez' world title wins and defenses refer to "Julio César Chávez World Titles".

Some of Chávez' best fights and notable victories include wins over two Hall-of-Famers (Héctor Camacho and Edwin Rosario), Roger Mayweather, Rocky Lockridge, José Luis Ramírez, Frankie Randall, and Greg Haugen.

Chávez had a total of six losses in his professional boxing career.

His last professional fight was a non-title bout against Grover Wiley on September 17, 2005. Chávez lost the fight via 4th round RTD. It's been 17 years, 8 months, and 23 days since this fight.

Career Highlights

Chávez fought a total of 115 times during his professional career, which includes 37 world-title fights at four weight divisions — super-lightweight, welterweight, lightweight, and super-featherweight. He was among the very best of his generation and is one of the pound-for-pound best boxers of all time. These 10 fights are the highlight of his career.

• September 13, 1984: Chávez wins his first world title by defeating Mario Martínez via 8th round TKO. He is now the WBC super-featherweight world champion.

• July 7, 1985: Chávez successfully defends the WBC super-featherweight title against Roger Mayweather, winning the fight via 2nd round TKO.

• August 3, 1986: Chávez successfully defends the WBC super-featherweight title against Rocky Lockridge, winning the fight via 12 round majority decision.

• November 21, 1987: Chávez wins the WBA lightweight title from Edwin Rosario, by beating Rosario via 11th round TKO.

• October 29, 1988: Chávez becomes a unified lightweight world champion by beating José Luis Ramírez via 11 round technical-decision. He now holds the WBA, WBC, and The Ring lightweight world-champion belts.

• May 13, 1989: Chávez wins the WBC super-lightweight title from Roger Mayweather, by beating Mayweather via 10th round RTD.

• March 17, 1990: Chávez becomes a unified super-lightweight world champion by beating Meldrick Taylor via 12th round TKO. He now holds the WBC and IBF super-lightweight world-champion belts.

• September 12, 1992: Chávez successfully defends the WBC super-lightweight title against Héctor Camacho, winning the fight via 12 round unanimous decision.

• February 20, 1993: Chávez successfully defends the WBC super-lightweight title against Greg Haugen, winning the fight via 5th round TKO.

• May 7, 1994: Chávez wins the WBC super-lightweight title from Frankie Randall, by beating Randall via 8 round technical-decision.

Julio César Chávez Fights

The following is a fight-by-fight progression of Chávez' boxing career; all the way from his debut, to winning world-titles, to his last fight against Grover Wiley, and all the other wins and losses of his career.

1. loss

   #115

   Julio César Chávez vs. Grover Wiley

   On September 17, 2005, a 43-year old Julio César Chávez (107-5-2, 86 KO) fought Grover Wiley in his 115th professional fight. He lost to Wiley via 4th round RTD.

2. win

   #114

   Julio César Chávez vs. Ivan Robinson

   On May 28, 2005, a 42-year old Julio César Chávez (106-5-2, 86 KO) fought Ivan Robinson in his 114th professional fight. He defeated Robinson via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

3. win

   #113

   Julio César Chávez vs. Frankie Randall III

   Fight page: Chávez vs. Randall III

   On May 22, 2004, in their 3rd fight, a a 41-year old Julio César Chávez (105-5-2, 86 KO) fought Frankie Randall again, who was now 42 years old with a record of 58-14-1. Randall was on a one-fight losing streak, and was the taller of the two by 2 cms but both had the same reach. Coming into this fight, Randall had 14 losses, nine of which were via stoppage.

   Chávez defeated Randall via 10 round unanimous decision. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

4. win

   #112

   Julio César Chávez vs. Willy Wise II

   On November 22, 2003, in their 2nd fight, a a 41-year old Julio César Chávez (104-5-2, 85 KO) fought Willy Wise in his 112nd professional fight. He defeated Wise via 2nd round TKO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

5. win

   #111

   Julio César Chávez vs. Terry Thomas

   On November 24, 2001, a 39-year old Julio César Chávez (103-5-2, 84 KO) fought Terry Thomas in his 111st professional fight. He defeated Thomas via 2nd round TKO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

6. loss

   WBC

   #110

   Julio César Chávez vs. Kostya Tszyu

   Fight page: Chávez vs. Tszyu

   On July 29, 2000, a 38-year old Julio César Chávez (103-4-2, 84 KO) faced Australian boxer Kostya Tszyu, who was 30 years old with a record of 24-1. Chávez was challenging Tszyu's WBC super-lightweight title. Tszyu was on a six-fight win streak with 20 KO wins. Chávez was the taller of the two by 1 cm and also had a 3 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Tszyu had a single loss, which was via stoppage.

   Chávez lost to Tszyu via 6th round TKO.

7. win

   #109

   Julio César Chávez vs. Buck Smith

   On December 18, 1999, a 37-year old Julio César Chávez (102-4-2, 83 KO) fought Buck Smith in his 109th professional fight. He defeated Smith via 3rd round TKO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

8. loss

   #108

   Julio César Chávez vs. Willy Wise

   On October 2, 1999, a 37-year old Julio César Chávez (102-3-2, 83 KO) fought Willy Wise in his 108th professional fight. He lost to Wise via 10th round unanimous decision.

9. win

   #107

   Julio César Chávez vs. Marty Jakubowski II

   On July 10, 1999, in their 2nd fight, a a 36-year old Julio César Chávez (101-3-2, 82 KO) fought Marty Jakubowski in his 107th professional fight. He defeated Jakubowski via 4th round TKO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

10. win

    #106

    Julio César Chávez vs. Verdell Smith

    On April 1, 1999, a 36-year old Julio César Chávez (100-3-2, 81 KO) fought Verdell Smith in his 106th professional fight. He defeated Smith via 4th round TKO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

11. loss

    WBC

    #105

    Julio César Chávez vs. Oscar De La Hoya II

    Fight page: Chávez vs. De La Hoya II

    On September 18, 1998, in their 2nd fight, a 36-year old Julio César Chávez (100-2-2, 81 KO) faced an undefeated Oscar De La Hoya again, who was now 25 years old with a record of 28-0. Chávez was challenging De La Hoya's WBC welterweight title. De La Hoya was on a 28-fight win streak with 23 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 8 cms and also had a 12 cm reach advantage over Chávez.

    Chávez lost to De La Hoya via 8th round RTD.

12. win

    #104

    Julio César Chávez vs. Ken Sigurani

    On June 25, 1998, a 35-year old Julio César Chávez (99-2-2, 80 KO) fought Ken Sigurani in his 104th professional fight. He defeated Sigurani via 3rd round TKO.

13. draw

    WBC

    #103

    Julio César Chávez vs. Miguel Ángel González

    Fight page: Chávez vs. González

    On March 7, 1998, a 35-year old Julio César Chávez (99-2-1, 80 KO) faced fellow Mexican boxer Miguel Ángel González, who was 27 years old with a record of 42-1 for the vacant WBC (vacant) super-lightweight title. González was on a one-fight win streak with 32 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 3 cms but both had the same reach. Coming into this fight, González had a single loss, but had never been stopped.

    The fight ended in a 12 round split-decision draw and both the boxers retained their titles and added a draw to their respective records. A good performance, nonetheless.

14. win

    #102

    Julio César Chávez vs. Larry LaCoursiere

    On June 28, 1997, a 34-year old Julio César Chávez (98-2-1, 80 KO) fought Larry LaCoursiere in his 102nd professional fight. He defeated LaCoursiere via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

15. win

    #101

    Julio César Chávez vs. Tony Martin

    On March 29, 1997, a 34-year old Julio César Chávez (97-2-1, 80 KO) fought Tony Martin in his 101st professional fight. He defeated Martin via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

16. win

    #100

    Julio César Chávez vs. Joey Gamache

    On October 12, 1996, a 34-year old Julio César Chávez (96-2-1, 79 KO) fought Joey Gamache in his 100th professional fight. He defeated Gamache via 8th round TKO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

17. loss

    WBC

    #99

    Julio César Chávez vs. Oscar De La Hoya

    Fight page: Chávez vs. De La Hoya

    On June 7, 1996, a 33-year old Julio César Chávez (96-1-1, 79 KO) faced an undefeated American boxer Oscar De La Hoya for the first time, who was 23 years old with a record of 21-0 in a super-lightweight title-defense fight. De La Hoya was on a 21-fight win streak with 19 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 8 cms and also had a 12 cm reach advantage over Chávez.

    Chávez lost to De La Hoya via 4th round TKO and lost the WBC super-lightweight title. His seven-fight win streak is halted with this loss.

18. win

    #98

    Julio César Chávez vs. Scott Walker

    Fight page: Chávez vs. Walker

    On February 9, 1996, a 33-year old Julio César Chávez (95-1-1, 78 KO) fought American boxer Scott Walker, who was 26 years old with a record of 21-3-1. Walker was on a eight-fight win streak with 12 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 13 cms and also had a 19 cm reach advantage over Chávez. Coming into this fight, Walker had three losses, but had never been stopped.

    Chávez defeated Walker via 2nd round TKO. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak.

19. win

    WBC

    #97

    Julio César Chávez vs. David Kamau

    Fight page: Chávez vs. Kamau

    On September 16, 1995, a 33-year old Julio César Chávez (94-1-1, 78 KO) faced an undefeated Kenyan boxer David Kamau, who was 30 years old with a record of 26-0 in a super-lightweight title-defense fight. Kamau was on a 26-fight win streak with 20 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 9 cms and also had a 2 cm reach advantage over Chávez.

    Chávez defeated Kamau via 12 round unanimous decision to retain the WBC super-lightweight title. He handed Kamau the first loss of his career, and put an end to Kamau's 26-fight win streak. Chávez is now on a six-fight winning streak.

20. win

    #96

    Julio César Chávez vs. Craig Houk

    On July 29, 1995, a 33-year old Julio César Chávez (93-1-1, 77 KO) fought Craig Houk in his 96th professional fight. He defeated Houk via 1st round KO. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.

21. win

    WBC

    #95

    Julio César Chávez vs. Giovanni Parisi

    On April 8, 1995, a 32-year old Julio César Chávez (92-1-1, 77 KO) faced Giovanni Parisi in a super-lightweight title-defense fight. He defeated Parisi via 12th round unanimous decision to retain the WBC super-lightweight title. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

22. win

    WBC

    #94

    Julio César Chávez vs. Tony Lopez

    Fight page: Chávez vs. Lopez

    On December 10, 1994, a 32-year old Julio César Chávez (91-1-1, 76 KO) faced American boxer Tony Lopez, who was 31 years old with a record of 45-4-1 in a super-lightweight title-defense fight. Lopez was on a three-fight win streak with 32 KO wins. Chávez was the taller of the two by 3 cms but Lopez had a 10 cm reach advantage over Chávez. Coming into this fight, Lopez had four losses, one of which was via stoppage.

    Chávez defeated Lopez via 10th round TKO to retain the WBC super-lightweight title. He is now on a three-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

23. win

    WBC

    #93

    Julio César Chávez vs. Meldrick Taylor II

    Fight page: Chávez vs. Taylor II

    On September 17, 1994, in their 2nd fight, a 32-year old Julio César Chávez (90-1-1, 75 KO) faced Meldrick Taylor again, who was now 27 years old with a record of 32-3-1 in a super-lightweight title-defense fight. Taylor was on a three-fight win streak with 18 KO wins. Both the boxers were of the same height but Chávez had a 5 cm reach advantage over Taylor. Coming into this fight, Taylor had three losses, all of which were via stoppage

    Chávez defeated Taylor via 8th round TKO to retain the WBC super-lightweight title. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

24. win

    WBC

    #92

    Julio César Chávez vs. Frankie Randall II

    Fight page: Chávez vs. Randall II

    On May 7, 1994, in their 2nd fight, which was an immediate rematch, a 31-year old Julio César Chávez (89-1-1, 75 KO) faced Frankie Randall again, who was now 32 years old with a record of 49-2-1 for Randall's WBC super-lightweight title. Chávez had lost to Randall in their last fight, and was the taller of the two by 2 cms but both had the same reach. Coming into this fight, Randall had two losses, one of which was via stoppage.

    Chávez defeated Randall via 8 round technical-decision to win the WBC super-lightweight title, making a successful comeback from his last loss.

25. loss

    WBC

    #91

    Julio César Chávez vs. Frankie Randall

    Fight page: Chávez vs. Randall

    On January 29, 1994, a 31-year old Julio César Chávez (89-0-1, 75 KO) faced American boxer Frankie Randall for the first time, who was 32 years old with a record of 48-2-1 in a super-lightweight title-defense fight. Randall was on a 17-fight win streak with 39 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 2 cms but both had the same reach. Coming into this fight, Randall had two losses, one of which was via stoppage.

    Chávez lost to Randall via 12 round split-decision and lost the WBC super-lightweight title. He suffers the first loss of his career, and his two-fight win streak is halted with this loss.

26. win

    WBC

    #90

    Julio César Chávez vs. Andy Holligan

    On December 18, 1993, a 31-year old Julio César Chávez (88-0-1, 74 KO) faced Andy Holligan in a super-lightweight title-defense fight. He defeated Holligan via 5th round TKO to retain the WBC super-lightweight title. He is now on a two-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

27. win

    #89

    Julio César Chávez vs. Mike Powell

    On October 30, 1993, a 31-year old Julio César Chávez (87-0-1, 73 KO) fought Mike Powell in his 89th professional fight. He defeated Powell via 4th round TKO.

28. draw

    WBC

    #88

    Julio César Chávez vs. Pernell Whitaker

    Fight page: Chávez vs. Whitaker

    On September 10, 1993, a 31-year old Julio César Chávez (87-0, 73 KO) faced American boxer Pernell Whitaker, who was 29 years old with a record of 32-1. Chávez was challenging Whitaker's WBC welterweight title. Whitaker was on a 17-fight win streak with 15 KO wins. Chávez was the taller of the two by 3 cms but Whitaker had a 2 cm reach advantage over Chávez. Coming into this fight, Whitaker had a single loss, but had never been stopped.

    The fight ended in a 12 round majority decision draw and both the boxers retained their titles and added a draw to their respective records. A good performance, nonetheless.

29. win

    WBC

    #87

    Julio César Chávez vs. Terrence Alli

    On May 8, 1993, a 30-year old Julio César Chávez (86-0, 72 KO) faced Terrence Alli in a super-lightweight title-defense fight. He defeated Alli via 6th round TKO to retain the WBC super-lightweight title. He is now on a 87-fight winning streak, with five back-to-back KO wins.

30. win

    #86

    Julio César Chávez vs. Silvio Walter Rojas

    On April 10, 1993, a 30-year old Julio César Chávez (85-0, 71 KO) fought Silvio Walter Rojas in his 86th professional fight. He defeated Rojas via 3rd round KO. He is now on a 86-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.

31. win

    WBC

    #85

    Julio César Chávez vs. Greg Haugen

    Fight page: Chávez vs. Haugen

    On February 20, 1993, a 30-year old Julio César Chávez (84-0, 70 KO) faced American boxer Greg Haugen, who was 32 years old with a record of 32-4 in a super-lightweight title-defense fight. Haugen was on a four-fight win streak with 16 KO wins. Chávez was the taller of the two by 3 cms and also had a 3 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Haugen had four losses, but had never been stopped.

    Chávez defeated Haugen via 5th round TKO to retain the WBC super-lightweight title. He is now on a 85-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

32. win

    #84

    Julio César Chávez vs. Marty Jakubowski

    On December 13, 1992, a 30-year old Julio César Chávez (83-0, 69 KO) fought Marty Jakubowski in his 84th professional fight. He defeated Jakubowski via 6th round TKO. He is now on a 84-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

33. win

    #83

    Julio César Chávez vs. Bruce Pearson

    On October 31, 1992, a 30-year old Julio César Chávez (82-0, 68 KO) fought Bruce Pearson in his 83rd professional fight. He defeated Pearson via 3rd round KO. He is now on a 83-fight winning streak.

34. win

    WBC

    #82

    Julio César Chávez vs. Héctor Camacho

    Fight page: Chávez vs. Camacho

    On September 12, 1992, a 30-year old Julio César Chávez (81-0, 68 KO) faced Puerto Rican boxer Héctor Camacho, who was 30 years old with a record of 40-1 in a super-lightweight title-defense fight. Camacho was on a two-fight win streak with 17 KO wins. Chávez was the taller of the two by 2 cms but Camacho had a 2 cm reach advantage over Chávez. Coming into this fight, Camacho had a single loss, but had never been stopped.

    Chávez defeated Camacho via 12 round unanimous decision to retain the WBC super-lightweight title. He is now on a 82-fight winning streak.

35. win

    WBC

    #81

    Julio César Chávez vs. Frankie Mitchell

    On August 1, 1992, a 30-year old Julio César Chávez (80-0, 67 KO) faced Frankie Mitchell in a super-lightweight title-defense fight. He defeated Mitchell via 4th round TKO to retain the WBC super-lightweight title. He is now on a 81-fight winning streak, with five back-to-back KO wins.

36. win

    WBC

    #80

    Julio César Chávez vs. Angel Hernandez

    On April 10, 1992, a 29-year old Julio César Chávez (79-0, 66 KO) faced Angel Hernandez in a super-lightweight title-defense fight. He defeated Hernandez via 5th round TKO to retain the WBC super-lightweight title. He is now on a 80-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.

37. win

    #79

    Julio César Chávez vs. Juan Soberanes Ramos

    On March 13, 1992, a 29-year old Julio César Chávez (78-0, 65 KO) fought Juan Soberanes Ramos in his 79th professional fight. He defeated Ramos via 4th round KO. He is now on a 79-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

38. win

    #78

    Julio César Chávez vs. Ignacio Perdomo

    On December 13, 1991, a 29-year old Julio César Chávez (77-0, 64 KO) fought Ignacio Perdomo in his 78th professional fight. He defeated Perdomo via 7th round RTD. He is now on a 78-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

39. win

    #77

    Julio César Chávez vs. Jorge Alberto Melian

    On November 12, 1991, a 29-year old Julio César Chávez (76-0, 63 KO) fought Jorge Alberto Melian in his 77th professional fight. He defeated Melian via 4th round KO. He is now on a 77-fight winning streak.

40. win

    WBC

    #76

    Julio César Chávez vs. Lonnie Smith

    On September 14, 1991, a 29-year old Julio César Chávez (75-0, 63 KO) faced Lonnie Smith in a super-lightweight title-defense fight. He defeated Smith via 12th round unanimous decision to retain the WBC super-lightweight title. He is now on a 76-fight winning streak.

41. win

    #75

    Julio César Chávez vs. Tommy Small

    On April 26, 1991, a 28-year old Julio César Chávez (74-0, 62 KO) fought Tommy Small in his 75th professional fight. He defeated Small via 4th round KO. He is now on a 75-fight winning streak, with 13 back-to-back KO wins.

42. win

    WBC

    IBF

    #74

    Julio César Chávez vs. John Duplessis

    On March 18, 1991, a 28-year old Julio César Chávez (73-0, 61 KO) faced John Duplessis in a super-lightweight title-defense fight. He defeated Duplessis via 4th round TKO to retain the WBC and IBF super-lightweight titles. He is now on a 74-fight winning streak, with 12 back-to-back KO wins.

43. win

    WBC

    IBF

    #73

    Julio César Chávez vs. Kyung-Duk Ahn

    On December 8, 1990, a 28-year old Julio César Chávez (72-0, 60 KO) faced Kyung-Duk Ahn in a super-lightweight title-defense fight. He defeated Ahn via 3rd round TKO to retain the WBC and IBF super-lightweight titles. He is now on a 73-fight winning streak, with 11 back-to-back KO wins.

44. win

    #72

    Julio César Chávez vs. Jaime Balboa

    On November 8, 1990, a 28-year old Julio César Chávez (71-0, 59 KO) fought Jaime Balboa in his 72nd professional fight. He defeated Balboa via 4th round TKO. He is now on a 72-fight winning streak, with 10 back-to-back KO wins.

45. win

    #71

    Julio César Chávez vs. Russell Mosley

    On August 18, 1990, a 28-year old Julio César Chávez (70-0, 58 KO) fought Russell Mosley in his 71st professional fight. He defeated Mosley via 3rd round KO. He is now on a 71-fight winning streak, with nine back-to-back KO wins.

46. win

    #70

    Julio César Chávez vs. Akwei Addo

    On July 5, 1990, a 27-year old Julio César Chávez (69-0, 57 KO) fought Akwei Addo in his 70th professional fight. He defeated Addo via 2nd round KO. He is now on a 70-fight winning streak, with eight back-to-back KO wins.

47. win

    WBC

    IBF

    #69

    Julio César Chávez vs. Meldrick Taylor

    Fight page: Chávez vs. Taylor

    On March 17, 1990, a 27-year old Julio César Chávez (68-0, 56 KO) faced an undefeated American boxer Meldrick Taylor for the first time, who was 23 years old with a record of 24-0-1 in a super-lightweight title-unification fight. Taylor was on a 12-fight win streak with 14 KO wins. Both the boxers were of the same height but Chávez had a 5 cm reach advantage over Taylor.

    Chávez defeated Taylor via 12th round TKO to win the IBF super-lightweight title and retain the WBC super-lightweight title. He handed Taylor the first loss of his career, and put an end to Taylor's 12-fight win streak. Chávez is now on a 69-fight winning streak, with seven back-to-back KO wins.

48. win

    WBC

    #68

    Julio César Chávez vs. Alberto de las Mercedes Cortes

    On December 16, 1989, a 27-year old Julio César Chávez (67-0, 55 KO) faced Alberto de las Mercedes Cortes in a super-lightweight title-defense fight. He defeated de las Mercedes Cortes via 3rd round TKO to retain the WBC super-lightweight title. He is now on a 68-fight winning streak, with six back-to-back KO wins.

49. win

    WBC

    #67

    Julio César Chávez vs. Sammy Fuentes

    On November 18, 1989, a 27-year old Julio César Chávez (66-0, 54 KO) faced Sammy Fuentes in a super-lightweight title-defense fight. He defeated Fuentes via 10th round RTD to retain the WBC super-lightweight title. He is now on a 67-fight winning streak, with five back-to-back KO wins.

50. win

    #66

    Julio César Chávez vs. Ramon Aramburu

    On October 27, 1989, a 27-year old Julio César Chávez (65-0, 53 KO) fought Ramon Aramburu in his 66th professional fight. He defeated Aramburu via 3rd round KO. He is now on a 66-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.

51. win

    #65

    Julio César Chávez vs. Rodolfo Batta

    On October 9, 1989, a 27-year old Julio César Chávez (64-0, 52 KO) fought Rodolfo Batta in his 65th professional fight. He defeated Batta via 1st round KO. He is now on a 65-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

52. win

    #64

    Julio César Chávez vs. Kenny Vice

    On July 30, 1989, a 27-year old Julio César Chávez (63-0, 51 KO) fought Kenny Vice in his 64th professional fight. He defeated Vice via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a 64-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

53. win

    WBC

    #63

    Julio César Chávez vs. Roger Mayweather II

    Fight page: Chávez vs. Mayweather II

    On May 13, 1989, in their 2nd fight, a 26-year old Julio César Chávez (62-0, 50 KO) faced Roger Mayweather again, who was now 28 years old with a record of 34-5 for Mayweather's WBC super-lightweight title. Mayweather was on a eight-fight win streak with 23 KO wins. Both the boxers were of the same height but Mayweather had a 14 cm reach advantage over Chávez. Coming into this fight, Mayweather had five losses, three of which were via stoppage.

    Chávez defeated Mayweather via 10th round RTD to win the WBC super-lightweight title. He is now on a 63-fight winning streak.

54. win

    WBA

    WBC

    The Ring

    #62

    Julio César Chávez vs. José Luis Ramírez

    Fight page: Chávez vs. Ramírez

    On October 29, 1988, a 26-year old Julio César Chávez (61-0, 50 KO) faced fellow Mexican boxer José Luis Ramírez, who was 29 years old with a record of 101-6 in a lightweight title-unification fight. Ramírez was on a 11-fight win streak with 82 KO wins. Chávez was the taller of the two by 1 cm and also had a 3 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Ramirez had six losses, one of which was via stoppage.

    Chávez defeated Ramirez via 11 round technical-decision to win the WBC and vacant Ring Magazine lightweight titles and retain the WBA lightweight title. He is now on a 62-fight winning streak.

55. win

    #61

    Julio César Chávez vs. Vernon Buchanan

    On August 1, 1988, a 26-year old Julio César Chávez (60-0, 49 KO) fought Vernon Buchanan in his 61st professional fight. He defeated Buchanan via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a 61-fight winning streak, with five back-to-back KO wins.

56. win

    #60

    Julio César Chávez vs. Rafael Limón

    On June 4, 1988, a 25-year old Julio César Chávez (59-0, 48 KO) fought Rafael Limón in his 60th professional fight. He defeated Limón via 7th round TKO. He is now on a 60-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.

57. win

    WBA

    #59

    Julio César Chávez vs. Rodolfo Aguilar

    On April 16, 1988, a 25-year old Julio César Chávez (58-0, 47 KO) faced Rodolfo Aguilar in a lightweight title-defense fight. He defeated Aguilar via 6th round TKO to retain the WBA lightweight title. He is now on a 59-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

58. win

    #58

    Julio César Chávez vs. Nicky Perez

    On March 5, 1988, a 25-year old Julio César Chávez (57-0, 46 KO) fought Nicky Perez in his 58th professional fight. He defeated Perez via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a 58-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

59. win

    WBA

    #57

    Julio César Chávez vs. Edwin Rosario

    Fight page: Chávez vs. Rosario

    On November 21, 1987, a 25-year old Julio César Chávez (56-0, 45 KO) faced Puerto Rican boxer Edwin Rosario, who was 24 years old with a record of 31-2 for Rosario's WBA lightweight title. Rosario was on a three-fight win streak with 27 KO wins. Chávez was the taller of the two by 3 cms and also had a 4 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Rosario had two losses, one of which was via stoppage.

    Chávez defeated Rosario via 11th round TKO to win the WBA lightweight title. He is now on a 57-fight winning streak.

60. win

    WBC

    #56

    Julio César Chávez vs. Danilo Cabrera

    On August 21, 1987, a 25-year old Julio César Chávez (55-0, 45 KO) faced Danilo Cabrera in a super-featherweight title-defense fight. He defeated Cabrera via 12th round unanimous decision to retain the WBC super-featherweight title. He is now on a 56-fight winning streak.

61. win

    WBC

    #55

    Julio César Chávez vs. Francisco Tomas Da Cruz

    On April 18, 1987, a 24-year old Julio César Chávez (54-0, 44 KO) faced Francisco Tomas Da Cruz in a super-featherweight title-defense fight. He defeated Cruz via 3rd round TKO to retain the WBC super-featherweight title. He is now on a 55-fight winning streak.

62. win

    WBC

    #54

    Julio César Chávez vs. Juan Laporte

    Fight page: Chávez vs. Laporte

    On December 12, 1986, a 24-year old Julio César Chávez (53-0, 44 KO) faced Puerto Rican boxer Juan Laporte, who was 27 years old with a record of 27-6 in a super-featherweight title-defense fight. Laporte was on a two-fight win streak with 14 KO wins. Chávez was the taller of the two by 6 cms but both had the same reach. Coming into this fight, Laporte had six losses, but had never been stopped.

    Chávez defeated Laporte via 12 round unanimous decision to retain the WBC super-featherweight title. He is now on a 54-fight winning streak.

63. win

    WBC

    #53

    Julio César Chávez vs. Rocky Lockridge

    Fight page: Chávez vs. Lockridge

    On August 3, 1986, a 24-year old Julio César Chávez (52-0, 44 KO) faced American boxer Rocky Lockridge, who was 27 years old with a record of 38-4 in a super-featherweight title-defense fight. Lockridge was on a two-fight win streak with 32 KO wins. Chávez was the taller of the two by 2 cms but both had the same reach. Coming into this fight, Lockridge had four losses, one of which was via stoppage.

    Chávez defeated Lockridge via 12 round majority decision to retain the WBC super-featherweight title. He is now on a 53-fight winning streak.

64. win

    WBC

    #52

    Julio César Chávez vs. Refugio Rojas

    On June 13, 1986, a 23-year old Julio César Chávez (51-0, 43 KO) faced Refugio Rojas in a super-featherweight title-defense fight. He defeated Rojas via 7th round TKO to retain the WBC super-featherweight title. He is now on a 52-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

65. win

    WBC

    #51

    Julio César Chávez vs. Faustino Martires Barrios

    On May 15, 1986, a 23-year old Julio César Chávez (50-0, 42 KO) faced Faustino Martires Barrios in a super-featherweight title-defense fight. He defeated Barrios via 5th round TKO to retain the WBC super-featherweight title. He is now on a 51-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

66. win

    #50

    Julio César Chávez vs. Roberto Collins Lindo

    On March 22, 1986, a 23-year old Julio César Chávez (49-0, 41 KO) fought Roberto Collins Lindo in his 50th professional fight. He defeated Lindo via 2nd round KO. He is now on a 50-fight winning streak.

67. win

    #49

    Julio César Chávez vs. Jeff Bumpus

    On December 19, 1985, a 23-year old Julio César Chávez (48-0, 41 KO) fought Jeff Bumpus in his 49th professional fight. He defeated Bumpus via 5th round technical-decision. He is now on a 49-fight winning streak.

68. win

    WBC

    #48

    Julio César Chávez vs. Dwight Pratchett

    On September 21, 1985, a 23-year old Julio César Chávez (47-0, 41 KO) faced Dwight Pratchett in a super-featherweight title-defense fight. He defeated Pratchett via 12th round unanimous decision to retain the WBC super-featherweight title. He is now on a 48-fight winning streak.

69. win

    WBC

    #47

    Julio César Chávez vs. Roger Mayweather

    Fight page: Chávez vs. Mayweather

    On July 7, 1985, a 22-year old Julio César Chávez (46-0, 40 KO) faced American boxer Roger Mayweather for the first time, who was 24 years old with a record of 21-2 in a super-featherweight title-defense fight. Mayweather was on a four-fight win streak with 14 KO wins. Both the boxers were of the same height but Mayweather had a 14 cm reach advantage over Chávez. Coming into this fight, Mayweather had two losses, one of which was via stoppage.

    Chávez defeated Mayweather via 2nd round TKO to retain the WBC super-featherweight title. He is now on a 47-fight winning streak, with seven back-to-back KO wins.

70. win

    WBC

    #46

    Julio César Chávez vs. Ruben Castillo

    Fight page: Chávez vs. Castillo

    On April 19, 1985, a 22-year old Julio César Chávez (45-0, 39 KO) faced American boxer Ruben Castillo, who was 27 years old with a record of 60-4-2 in a super-featherweight title-defense fight. Castillo was on a six-fight win streak with 33 KO wins. Chávez was the taller of the two by 3 cms and also had a 8 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Castillo had four losses, one of which was via stoppage.

    Chávez defeated Castillo via 6th round TKO to retain the WBC super-featherweight title. He is now on a 46-fight winning streak, with six back-to-back KO wins.

71. win

    #45

    Julio César Chávez vs. Manuel Hernandez

    On January 1, 1985, a 22-year old Julio César Chávez (44-0, 38 KO) fought Manuel Hernandez in his 45th professional fight. He defeated Hernandez via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a 45-fight winning streak, with five back-to-back KO wins.

72. win

    WBC

    #44

    Julio César Chávez vs. Mario Martínez

    Fight page: Chávez vs. Martínez

    On September 13, 1984, in his 44th professional fight, a 22-year old Julio César Chávez (43-0, 37 KO) had his first world title fight against fellow Mexican boxer Mario Martínez for the vacant WBC super-featherweight belt. Martínez was 19 years old with a record of 33-1-2. Martínez was on a 13-fight win streak with 20 KO wins. Chávez was the taller of the two by 3 cms and also had a 5 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Martínez had a single loss, but had never been stopped.

    Chávez defeated Martínez via 8th round TKO to win the vacant WBC super-featherweight title. He is now on a 44-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.

73. win

    #43

    Julio César Chávez vs. Delfino Mendoza

    On June 13, 1984, a 21-year old Julio César Chávez (42-0, 36 KO) fought Delfino Mendoza in his 43rd professional fight. He defeated Mendoza via 3rd round KO. He is now on a 43-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

74. win

    #42

    Julio César Chávez vs. Ramon Avitia

    On May 4, 1984, a 21-year old Julio César Chávez (41-0, 35 KO) fought Ramon Avitia in his 42nd professional fight. He defeated Avitia via 6th round KO. He is now on a 42-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

75. win

    #41

    Julio César Chávez vs. Armando Flores

    On December 30, 1983, a 21-year old Julio César Chávez (40-0, 34 KO) fought Armando Flores in his 41st professional fight. He defeated Flores via 3rd round KO. He is now on a 41-fight winning streak.

76. win

    #40

    Julio César Chávez vs. Adriano Arreola

    On September 1, 1983, a 21-year old Julio César Chávez (39-0, 34 KO) fought Adriano Arreola in his 40th professional fight. He defeated Arreola via 10th round PTS. He is now on a 40-fight winning streak.

77. win

    #39

    Julio César Chávez vs. Benjamin Abarca

    On July 16, 1983, a 21-year old Julio César Chávez (38-0, 33 KO) fought Benjamin Abarca in his 39th professional fight. He defeated Abarca via 5th round KO. He is now on a 39-fight winning streak, with 11 back-to-back KO wins.

78. win

    #38

    Julio César Chávez vs. Romero Sandoval

    On June 15, 1983, a 20-year old Julio César Chávez (37-0, 32 KO) fought Romero Sandoval in his 38th professional fight. He defeated Sandoval via 2nd round KO. He is now on a 38-fight winning streak, with 10 back-to-back KO wins.

79. win

    #37

    Julio César Chávez vs. Javier Fragoso

    On May 1, 1983, a 20-year old Julio César Chávez (36-0, 31 KO) fought Javier Fragoso in his 37th professional fight. He defeated Fragoso via 4th round KO. He is now on a 37-fight winning streak, with nine back-to-back KO wins.

80. win

    #36

    Julio César Chávez vs. Ernesto Herrera

    On April 4, 1983, a 20-year old Julio César Chávez (35-0, 30 KO) fought Ernesto Herrera in his 36th professional fight. He defeated Herrera via 2nd round KO. He is now on a 36-fight winning streak, with eight back-to-back KO wins.

81. win

    #35

    Julio César Chávez vs. Othoniel Lopez

    On February 25, 1983, a 20-year old Julio César Chávez (34-0, 29 KO) fought Othoniel Lopez in his 35th professional fight. He defeated Lopez via 4th round KO. He is now on a 35-fight winning streak, with seven back-to-back KO wins.

82. win

    #34

    Julio César Chávez vs. Jerry Lewis II

    On December 11, 1982, in their 2nd fight, a a 20-year old Julio César Chávez (33-0, 28 KO) fought Jerry Lewis in his 34th professional fight. He defeated Lewis via 6th round KO. He is now on a 34-fight winning streak, with six back-to-back KO wins.

83. win

    #33

    Julio César Chávez vs. Jerry Lewis

    On October 23, 1982, a 20-year old Julio César Chávez (32-0, 27 KO) fought Jerry Lewis in his 33rd professional fight. He defeated Lewis via 5th round KO. He is now on a 33-fight winning streak, with five back-to-back KO wins.

84. win

    #32

    Julio César Chávez vs. Jose Resendez

    On September 28, 1982, a 20-year old Julio César Chávez (31-0, 26 KO) fought Jose Resendez in his 32nd professional fight. He defeated Resendez via 6th round KO. He is now on a 32-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.

85. win

    #31

    Julio César Chávez vs. Santos Rodriguez

    On August 20, 1982, a 20-year old Julio César Chávez (30-0, 25 KO) fought Santos Rodriguez in his 31st professional fight. He defeated Rodriguez via 8th round KO. He is now on a 31-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

86. win

    #30

    Julio César Chávez vs. Gustavo Salgado

    On July 19, 1982, a 20-year old Julio César Chávez (29-0, 24 KO) fought Gustavo Salgado in his 30th professional fight. He defeated Salgado via 2nd round KO. He is now on a 30-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

87. win

    #29

    Julio César Chávez vs. Juan Carlos Alvarado

    On May 8, 1982, a 19-year old Julio César Chávez (28-0, 23 KO) fought Juan Carlos Alvarado in his 29th professional fight. He defeated Alvarado via 3rd round KO. He is now on a 29-fight winning streak.

88. win

    #28

    Julio César Chávez vs. Benny Abarca

    On April 26, 1982, a 19-year old Julio César Chávez (27-0, 23 KO) fought Benny Abarca in his 28th professional fight. He defeated Abarca via 10th round PTS. He is now on a 28-fight winning streak.

89. win

    #27

    Julio César Chávez vs. Johnny Jensen

    On March 11, 1982, a 19-year old Julio César Chávez (26-0, 22 KO) fought Johnny Jensen in his 27th professional fight. He defeated Jensen via 3rd round KO. He is now on a 27-fight winning streak, with 20 back-to-back KO wins.

90. win

    #26

    Julio César Chávez vs. Carlos Bryant

    On February 19, 1982, a 19-year old Julio César Chávez (25-0, 21 KO) fought Carlos Bryant in his 26th professional fight. He defeated Bryant via 2nd round KO. He is now on a 26-fight winning streak, with 19 back-to-back KO wins.

91. win

    #25

    Julio César Chávez vs. Ramon Peraza

    On February 4, 1982, a 19-year old Julio César Chávez (24-0, 20 KO) fought Ramon Peraza in his 25th professional fight. He defeated Peraza via 1st round KO. He is now on a 25-fight winning streak, with 18 back-to-back KO wins.

92. win

    #24

    Julio César Chávez vs. Jesús García

    On January 29, 1982, a 19-year old Julio César Chávez (23-0, 19 KO) fought Jesús García in his 24th professional fight. He defeated García via 2nd round KO. He is now on a 24-fight winning streak, with 17 back-to-back KO wins.

93. win

    #23

    Julio César Chávez vs. Ramon Luque

    On January 12, 1982, a 19-year old Julio César Chávez (22-0, 18 KO) fought Ramon Luque in his 23rd professional fight. He defeated Luque via 1st round KO. He is now on a 23-fight winning streak, with 16 back-to-back KO wins.

94. win

    #22

    Julio César Chávez vs. Manuel Vasquez

    On December 17, 1981, a 19-year old Julio César Chávez (21-0, 17 KO) fought Manuel Vasquez in his 22nd professional fight. He defeated Vasquez via 7th round KO. He is now on a 22-fight winning streak, with 15 back-to-back KO wins.

95. win

    #21

    Julio César Chávez vs. Jose Angel Medina

    On October 19, 1981, a 19-year old Julio César Chávez (20-0, 16 KO) fought Jose Angel Medina in his 21st professional fight. He defeated Medina via 6th round KO. He is now on a 21-fight winning streak, with 14 back-to-back KO wins.

96. win

    #20

    Julio César Chávez vs. Jorge Ramirez

    On September 25, 1981, a 19-year old Julio César Chávez (19-0, 15 KO) fought Jorge Ramirez in his 20th professional fight. He defeated Ramirez via 2nd round KO. He is now on a 20-fight winning streak, with 13 back-to-back KO wins.

97. win

    #19

    Julio César Chávez vs. Daniel Felizardo

    On August 31, 1981, a 19-year old Julio César Chávez (18-0, 14 KO) fought Daniel Felizardo in his 19th professional fight. He defeated Felizardo via 3rd round KO. He is now on a 19-fight winning streak, with 12 back-to-back KO wins.

98. win

    #18

    Julio César Chávez vs. Jesus Cuate Lara II

    On August 7, 1981, in their 2nd fight, a a 19-year old Julio César Chávez (17-0, 13 KO) fought Jesus Cuate Lara in his 18th professional fight. He defeated Lara via 2nd round KO. He is now on a 18-fight winning streak, with 11 back-to-back KO wins.

99. win

    #17

    Julio César Chávez vs. Daniel Martinez

    On July 27, 1981, a 19-year old Julio César Chávez (16-0, 12 KO) fought Daniel Martinez in his 17th professional fight. He defeated Martinez via 1st round KO. He is now on a 17-fight winning streak, with 10 back-to-back KO wins.

100. win

     #16

     Julio César Chávez vs. Bobby Fernandez

     On July 10, 1981, an 18-year old Julio César Chávez (15-0, 11 KO) fought Bobby Fernandez in his 16th professional fight. He defeated Fernandez via 3rd round KO. He is now on a 16-fight winning streak, with nine back-to-back KO wins.

101. win

     #15

     Julio César Chávez vs. Fidel Navarro

     On June 26, 1981, an 18-year old Julio César Chávez (14-0, 10 KO) fought Fidel Navarro in his 15th professional fight. He defeated Navarro via 1st round KO. He is now on a 15-fight winning streak, with eight back-to-back KO wins.

102. win

     #14

     Julio César Chávez vs. Victor Gamez

     On June 5, 1981, an 18-year old Julio César Chávez (13-0, 9 KO) fought Victor Gamez in his 14th professional fight. He defeated Gamez via 1st round KO. He is now on a 14-fight winning streak, with seven back-to-back KO wins.

103. win

     #13

     Julio César Chávez vs. Eduardo Lalo Acosta

     On May 8, 1981, an 18-year old Julio César Chávez (12-0, 8 KO) fought Eduardo Lalo Acosta in his 13th professional fight. He defeated Acosta via 2nd round KO. He is now on a 13-fight winning streak, with six back-to-back KO wins.

104. win

     #12

     Julio César Chávez vs. Miguel Ruiz

     On March 4, 1981, an 18-year old Julio César Chávez (11-0, 7 KO) fought Miguel Ruiz in his 12th professional fight. He defeated Ruiz via 1st round KO. He is now on a 12-fight winning streak, with five back-to-back KO wins.

105. win

     #11

     Julio César Chávez vs. Julio Gaxiola

     On February 2, 1981, an 18-year old Julio César Chávez (10-0, 6 KO) fought Julio Gaxiola in his 11th professional fight. He defeated Gaxiola via 4th round KO. He is now on a 11-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.

106. win

     #10

     Julio César Chávez vs. Roberto Flores

     On December 15, 1980, an 18-year old Julio César Chávez (9-0, 5 KO) fought Roberto Flores in his 10th professional fight. He defeated Flores via 3rd round KO. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

107. win

     #9

     Julio César Chávez vs. Andres Felix II

     On November 26, 1980, in their 2nd fight, a an 18-year old Julio César Chávez (8-0, 4 KO) fought Andres Felix in his 9th professional fight. He defeated Felix via 2nd round KO. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

108. win

     #8

     Julio César Chávez vs. Jesus Martinez

     On October 13, 1980, an 18-year old Julio César Chávez (7-0, 3 KO) fought Jesus Martinez in his 8th professional fight. He defeated Martinez via 1st round KO. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak.

109. win

     #7

     Julio César Chávez vs. Jesus Cuate Lara

     On September 22, 1980, an 18-year old Julio César Chávez (6-0, 3 KO) fought Jesus Cuate Lara in his 7th professional fight. He defeated Lara via 10th round PTS. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak.

110. win

     #6

     Julio César Chávez vs. Miguel Cebrero

     On September 5, 1980, an 18-year old Julio César Chávez (5-0, 3 KO) fought Miguel Cebrero in his 6th professional fight. He defeated Cebrero via 10th round PTS. He is now on a six-fight winning streak.

111. win

     #5

     Julio César Chávez vs. Tito Geraldo

     On July 18, 1980, an 18-year old Julio César Chávez (4-0, 3 KO) fought Tito Geraldo in his 5th professional fight. He defeated Geraldo via 6th round PTS. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.

112. win

     #4

     Julio César Chávez vs. Roberto Garcia

     On May 20, 1980, a 17-year old Julio César Chávez (3-0, 2 KO) fought Roberto Garcia in his 4th professional fight. He defeated Garcia via 6th round TKO. He is now on a four-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

113. win

     #3

     Julio César Chávez vs. Ramon Flores

     On April 8, 1980, a 17-year old Julio César Chávez (2-0, 1 KO) fought Ramon Flores in his 3rd professional fight. He defeated Flores via 3rd round KO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

114. win

     #2

     Julio César Chávez vs. Fidencio Cebreros

     On March 3, 1980, a 17-year old Julio César Chávez (1-0, 1 KO) fought Fidencio Cebreros in his 2nd professional fight. He defeated Cebreros via 6th round PTS. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

115. win

     #1

     Julio César Chávez vs. Andres Felix

     On February 5, 1980, a 17-year old Julio César Chávez successfully debuted against Andres Felix. He defeated Felix via 2nd round KO.