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Julio Cesar Chavez
| Born: July 12th, in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico |
| Nationality: Mexican |
| Famous For: Being a world lightweight champion |
| Awards: 7 major world titles, International Boxing Hall of Fame |
Julio César Chávez retired officially in January, , after nearly three decades of a remarkable boxing career.
Considered by many as the greatest Mexican boxers of all times, he has held an impressive six world championships in three divisions. He still dedicates considerable time to boxing programs and supporting his son, Julio César Chávez Jr., who has followed in his footsteps.
Early Life
Julio César Chávez González was born in Sonora, Mexico, on July 12th, into a poor family.
His father worked in railroad construction and the family of eleven lived in a deserted railroad car. Out of a need to make ends meet, Chávez began amateur boxing at the age of 16 and made a professional debut a year later. At this point, his streak of successive wins was a clear i