About

Known credits:
18
Birthday:
1962-07-12
Place of birth:
Obregón, Sonora, Mexico
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Julio César Chávez

Overview

Julio César Chávez González (born July 12, 1962), also known as Julio César Chávez Sr., is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 1980 to 2005. A multiple-time world champion in three weight divisions, he was listed by The Ring magazine as the world's best boxer, pound for pound, from 1990 to 1993. During his career he held the WBC super featherweight title from 1984 to 1987, the WBA and WBC lightweight titles between 1987 and 1989, the WBC light welterweight title twice between 1989 and 1996, and the IBF light welterweight title from 1990 to 1991. He also held the Ring magazine and lineal lightweight titles from 1988 to 1989, and the lineal light welterweight title twice between 1990 and 1996. Chávez was named Fighter of the Year for 1987 and 1990 by the Boxing Writers Association of America and The Ring respectively.

Known for

Acting
2024 The Chávez Actor Self 69
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2023 Desde La Esquina Actor Self N/A
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2022 Hugo Sanchez, the Goal and the Glory Actor Self 59
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2022 Sal Actor Self (archive footage) 59
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2022 The Civil War: Chavez vs. de la Hoya Actor Self N/A
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2021 Tribute to the Kings: Julio César Chávez Jr. vs Anderson Silva Actor Self N/A
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2021 Edwin Rosario : The Rise & Fall of El Chapo Actor Self N/A
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2014 Marvelous, the Film Actor Retired WBC Boxing Champion 59
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2013 Mexican Fighter Actor Self 59
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2012 Pound x Pound: The History of Juan Manuel Márquez Actor Self 59
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2005 Julio César Chávez vs Ivan Robinson Actor Self N/A
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2004 Julio César Chávez vs Frankie Randall III Actor Self N/A
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1998 Oscar de la Hoya vs. Julio César Chávez II Actor Self 59
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1996 Julio César Chávez vs. Oscar de la Hoya I Actor Self 59
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1994 Julio César Chávez vs. Meldrick Taylor II Actor Self N/A
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1993 Pernell Whitaker vs. Julio César Chávez Actor Self N/A
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1990 Julio César Chávez vs. Meldrick Taylor I Actor Self N/A
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1987 Julio Cesar Chavez vs. Edwin Rosario Actor Self N/A
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