![]() ![]() Named the 17th greatest fighter of all-time by Bert Sugar in his 2006 book Boxing's Greatest Fighters. Named the 18th greatest fighter of the last 80 years by The Ring 2002. fights with the likes of Meldrick Taylor, Edwin Rosario, Hector Camacho. Her most important achievement was to learn not to fear death. But as far as achievements, I think he would be the greatest Mexican fighter. Named the 6th greatest fighter of the last 50 years by The Ring in 1996. Rosario Ferr: Una cuentista puertorriquea contempornea (A Contemporary Puerto Rican. Meldrick Taylor I was named The Ring "Fight of the Year" for 1990 and "Fight of the Decade" for the 1990s. Named The Ring "Fighter of the Year" for 1990. ![]() Named the Boxing Writers Association of America "Fighter of the Year" for 1987. Lost against Frankie Randall, Oscar De La Hoya (twice), Kostya Tszyu.ĭrew with Pernell Whitaker, Miguel Angel Gonzalez.įather of fellow boxers Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Won against Roger Mayweather (twice), Rocky Lockridge, Juan Laporte, Edwin Rosario, Rafael Limon, Jose Luis Ramirez, Sammy Fuentes, Meldrick Taylor (twice), Lonnie Smith, Hector Camacho, Greg Haugen, Frankie Randall (twice), Tony Lopez, Giovanni Parisi, Joey Gamache. Has a record of 18-4-2 (10 KOs) against former world titlists. Kirkpatrick Award is given annually to a graduating senior of outstanding academic achievement whose activities have been in the best interests of the college. Has a record of 31-4-2 (21 KOs) in world title fights. Chavez's manager, the late Ramon Felix, was on the Culiacan commission at the time. The commission ruled that Chavez had not hit Ruiz after the bell. Chavez was initially disqualified by the referee for hitting Ruiz after the bell ending the first round, but the result was officially overturned the next day by the Culiacan commission and changed to a 1st-round knockout for Chavez. 17 Mar Greatest Hits: Julio Cesar Chavez by The Ring SEVEN FIGHTS THAT HELPED FORGE THE LEGACY OF A MEXICAN HERO Interview by Bernardo Osuna / Translated by Diego Morilla Mario Martinez September 13. In his 12th pro fight, Chavez fought Miguel Ruiz on Main Culiacan, Mexico. being the greatest pound-for-pound fighter of all time.Ĭhavez had an amateur record of 14-1. ![]() Overall still an excellent boxer-puncher with that distinctive Puerto Rican defensive style. This was mostly pre-Ramirez and I can certainly see some elements of that in say for instance the Viruet fight. Known for his alien chin and exciting come-forward style of boxing, Chavez held titles at super featherweight (junior lightweight), lightweight, and light welterweight while amassing an amazing record 31 victories just in title fights. 69 WhataRock said: When he was up and coming I have heard people talk of him like a young, unpolished Wilfredo Gomez. JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ BRUTAL KNOCKOUTS - BOXING HD ![]()
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