Monumental Plaza de Toros Mexico, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Julio Cesar Chavez (99-2-1, 80 KOs) - Miguel Angel Gonzalez (42-1, 32 KOs)
Fight for the vacant WBC world welterweight title
Result: draw by split decision (115-114 Chavez, 116-114 Gonzalez, 115-115)
Andrew Wiki
Chavez: 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 11 (114)
Gonzalez: 1, 2, 5, 9, 10, 12 (114)
atomikcat
Chavez: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 (115)
Gonzalez: 1, 2, 3, 10, 12 (113)
Chavez: 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10 (114)
Gonzalez: 1, 2, 5, 9, 11, 12 (114)
Despite Chavez being in a strong slump, I liked the fight. The HSC no longer had enough functionality, so in most rounds we had to take pauses, ceding the initiative to the opponent. I consider the result of the battle to be logical, although it was someone else’s minimal victory I wouldn't dispute it.
Chavez: 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 11 (115)
Gonzalez: 1, 5, 9, 10, 12 (114)
Equal: 7
Chavez: 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11 (115)
Gonzalez: 1, 2, 4, 9, 12 (114)
Chavez: 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 (114)
Gonzalez: 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 12 (114)
Quite a difficult fight to judge. In some rounds, it is necessary to very finely feel the line between the “quantity” of Gonzalez and the “quality” of Chavez: the first delivered more, but there was no danger in the attacks, and the second underperformed, but 90% of all noteworthy hits belonged to him.
Due to age and exhaustion, Chavez simply could not maintain the pace set by his opponent. Gonzalez constantly shifted, throwing easy combinations, changing angles of attacks, and sometimes outright spoilers, making himself an extremely inconvenient target. It is impossible not to note his dirt, of which there was a lot - “low blow”, grabbing, ignoring the referee’s commands, etc. By the way, I think that even in his best years, Chavez could only count on a confident UD with him because He is a very strong and unyielding fighter, which he proved in fights with De La Hoya and Tszyu.
Chavez: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 (116)
Gonzalez: 1, 5, 9, 12 (112)
Dante
Chavez: 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 (115)
Gonzalez: 1, 2, 5, 10, 12 (113)
A good fight, but a bit difficult to judge. Gonzalez landed a lot, but all his punches were light, he worked more on quantity, while Chavez worked on quality, all his punches were tight, from the left hook to the jab. So there were a couple of rounds where you could give it to your discretion. In general, Julio controlled everything in the fight, and in any pattern, be it working as number two, number one, or positioning. Gonzalez tried all possible drawings, but none of them brought him final success, even though Chavez was far from in the best shape.
SUMMARIZING
1.1 Official ratings
Terry Smith: 115-114 Chavez
Larry O"Connell: 116-114 Gonzalez
Chuck Hassett: 115-115
2.1 Participants' ratings
Andrey Wiki: 114-114
atomikcat: 115-113 Chavez
Dabj: 114-114
Jordan: 115-114 Chavez
ki: 115-114 Chavez
NoMas: 114-114
True: 116-112 Chavez
Dante: 115-113 Chavez
2.2 Average rating
115-114 Chavez
3.1 Round counting
Round 1: Gonzalez (8/8)
Round 2: Gonzalez (6/8)
Round 3: Chavez (7/8)
Round 4: Chavez (6/8)
Round 5: Gonzalez (6/8)
Round 6: Chavez (8/8)
Round 7: Chavez (7/8)
Round 8: Chavez (8/8)
Round 9: Gonzalez (5/8)
Round 10: Gonzalez (5/8)
Round 11: Chavez (7/8)
Round 12: Gonzalez (8/8)
Total: 114-114
Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. is a Mexican professional boxer, six-time world champion in three weight categories. During his 25-year career, Julio won the world's biggest titles and defeated the most renowned boxers of the late 20th century; According to critics, Chavez is the greatest boxer ever born in Mexico (Mexico), and the Mexicans themselves consider him one of the country's greatest athletes. To date, Julio holds the record for the number of defended championship titles - 27, the number of victories in fights for the championship title - 31, and the number of fights for titles - 37; he also ranks second in the number of knockouts in fights for championship belt- 21. The owner of the longest winning streak, lasting 13 years or 89 fights without a single defeat, Julio Cesar Chavez at the peak of his career was ranked first in most boxing rankings in the world, but even now, after retiring from the sport, his name appears on the lists every year best boxers in the history of sports. In 2011, the athlete was included in the World Boxing Hall of Fame. Julio's son, Julio César Chávez, Jr., followed in his father's footsteps and today shows incredible success: having received the nickname "Return of the Legend", he not only repeats his father's records, but is already threatening his successes eclipse the incredible victories and titles of your main teacher and hero.
Julio Cesar Chavez was born on July 12, 1962 in Obregón, Sonora, Mexico. His father, Rodolfo Chavez, worked on the railroad, but his salary was not enough to support his family and home, so together with his five sisters and four brothers, Julio lived in an old railroad car. It was poverty, as Chavez admitted, that forced him to take up boxing; aware of the demand for good fighters, he hoped to feed his family with his fists, not yet suspecting that he would not find equal partners in the ring. More than once, Chavez drew the attention of journalists and analysts to the fact that he, unlike many athletes who came out of the slums, never felt the need for boxing, but at first he even promised himself to leave the ring when there was enough money. This, of course, he did not do: firstly, Julio quickly became a favorite of the public; secondly, he immediately attracted the attention of experienced mentors, who from the very first minutes knew that world fame awaited 16-year-old Julio.
At age 17, Chavez turned professional; In his first fight, he met the talented Mexican Miguel Ruiz, who, however, only lasted until the second round. This victory marked the beginning of his career, most of which were won by knockouts; Another interesting thing is that Julio earned most of them from defense, when the opponent forgot himself in the attack and opened gaps in the defense.
In 1984, Chavez earned his first title in the most light category up to 59 kilograms.
Four years later, in 1987, Julio knocked out Francisco Tomas Da Cruz, who at that time was considered number one in this category, in the third round.
The athlete defended his champion title in the category up to 59 kilograms 9 times, and most of the fights did not last longer than the fifth round.
At the end of 1987, Julio moved to the next category - super light weight up to 61 kilograms. It was here that the athlete attracted the attention of the world community after a strong-willed victory over Edwin Rosario, the champion in super lightweight. At a press conference, Edwin promised reporters that he would send Julio back to Mexico - in a coffin and without teeth. But defeating Chavez was much more difficult: after 11 grueling rounds, Julio found the strength to deliver the final blow, which not only knocked out Rosario, but brought the name of the Mexican talent to the front pages of sports publications. The same month, Sports Illustrated magazine ran a feature on Julio entitled: "Time to Praise Caesar: Julio Cesar Chavez May Be the Best Boxer of Our Time."
For 87 fights, Julio remained unbeaten; Only in 1993 did the American Pernell Whitaker win by decision. In the late 1990s, Julio's career began to decline, but despite this, he managed to win several major victories. His 107th victory came in May 2005, when Ivan Robinson could not withstand the pressure of Julio at the arena in Los Angeles. A few months after this, Chavez was defeated by Grover Wiley, after which he announced his retirement from the sport.
Today, the athlete is included in the International Boxing Hall of Fame, and is also among the best boxers in the history of the sport. He spends most of his time with his family, and also helps his son, who today is extremely successful in the professional ring.
ABOUT Mexican boxers a lot can be said, because in this Latin American country there were, are and, most likely, there will be many talents who, with their brilliant performances, attract millions of people to TV screens around the world. One of those who have already completed their sports career, but at the same time has not lost the love of the public, is Chavez Julio Cesar. About it outstanding athlete will be discussed in this article.
Brief information about the person
Chavez Julio Cesar was born on July 12, 1962 in the Mexican state of Sonora, the city of Ciudad Obregon. His father was a railroad worker named Rodolfo Chavez. Future star sports spent his childhood in an abandoned carriage next to four brothers and five sisters. It is no secret that many fighters achieve success in life precisely because of their financially disadvantaged childhood, and our hero was no exception in this matter. It was because of the economic problems of his family that Chavez Julio Cesar began to take up boxing in early age. Already at the age of 16 he began performing at amateur ring, where he was able to win 14 fights and lose only one.
Professional career
At the age of seventeen, Chavez received professional status. Already in the first year of his professional fights, he has 11 fights. From the very beginning it became visible characteristics: persistence, fast pace of battle, powerful blows on the body, durability.
In the 12th fight, the Mexican was initially disqualified. Against Miguel Ruiz, he threw a punch after the bell. But a little later the result was changed: Chavez won by knockout. And all because his manager was a member of the local sports commission.
First title
After a couple of fights that were broadcast on American television, Chavez Julio Cesar, with his own record of 44-0, got the opportunity to fight for WBC belt in the second featherweight division. This was made possible by the vacation of the title by Hector Camacho. The Mexican did not miss his chance, and on September 13, 1984, he knocked out Mario Martinez in the eighth round, thereby receiving the long-awaited champion belt.
Until 1987, Chavez successfully defended his title against the claims of challengers. Such eminent personalities as Juan La Porte, Danilo Cabrero, and others fell from his hands.
Transition to a new weight
In 1987, Chavez Julio Cesar, whose photo is shown below, rises to the next weight category, where in November of the same year he meets Edwin Rosario. The Puerto Rican said too many nasty things about the Mexican people, and therefore Chavez was more motivated than ever. The Mexican gave his opponent a severe beating and eventually won by technical knockout in the 11th round. With this victory, Julio became the WBA lightweight champion. Eleven months later, another success awaited Chavez - he won the WBC belt, defeating a magnificent boxer, legendary champion Jose Luis Ramirez. Chavez also needed 11 rounds for this.
One more step up
In 1989, the native of Mexico again decided to move up to a higher category. He finds himself in the junior welterweight division. In this division, he also becomes the champion, defeating Mayweather for the second time, after which he makes two successful defenses, but the fight with the third contender is worth talking about separately.
Steadfast Meldrick Taylor
March 17, 1990. Las Vegas, USA. In the square of the ring, Chavez Julio Cesar Sr., a boxer who by that time was already at the top, met with Olympic champion 1984 by Meldrick Taylor. The American won on points throughout the fight, effectively using his jab and actively moving on his feet. However, in the 12th round, the champion drove the challenger into a corner and sent him to the canvas with a right hook. After the knockdown, Taylor barely got up and when asked by the referee: “Are you ready to continue?” didn't answer anything. As a result, the Mexican was awarded a knockout victory. The decision was quite scandalous, and the fight itself was recognized as the best fight of the year. To be fair, we note that Meldrick was hospitalized after the fight, where as a result medical examination He was found to have bleeding in his kidneys, a fracture near his left eye, and a torn lip. Therefore, we can conclude that the referee did the right thing, since he saved the American’s health and maybe even his life.
Gratitude from the President
Chavez Julio Cesar, whose biography is full of bright events, fought another significant fight for himself in the fall of 1993. This time he was opposed by the legendary Hector “Macho” Camacho. Chavez won convincingly by decision. After the end of the fight, a car was sent for him and the champion was taken to an audience with the head of the country.
Scandalous draw
In September 1993, Chavez held a unification fight with the American, who acted actively and unconventionally, which allowed him to completely neutralize the attacking power of the Mexican. But in the end it was declared a draw. This verdict of the judges caused a scandal, and many believed that Don King played a significant role in this.
Losing the belt
At the beginning of 1994, Julio Cesar Chavez (world-famous boxer) fought Frankie Randall. The Mexican was fined twice for blows below the belt, and in the 11th round he was knocked down for the first time in his career. All this led to the fact that the judges were divided in opinion, and the victory was given to the American. But already in the spring, the Mexican again met with his offender and took a very unconvincing revenge.
The dramatic confrontation with Oscar De La Hoya for Chavez consisted of two fights, both times the Mexican lost, and ahead of schedule.
Last chance
In the summer of 2000, Chavez was already quite an old fighter, so the opportunity to box for a world title was his last. He understood that in case of defeat the road to the top was forever closed for him, and in case of victory he would have the opportunity to stay at the peak for some time and earn good money.
In the fight with the Russian Tszyu, the Mexican did not succeed. Kostya was very cold-blooded and very calculating. He was able to quickly show who was the real boss in the ring and literally “bombed” the challenger with left jabs. In the fifth round, Tszyu knocked down Chavez with a four-punch combination. In the sixth round, the Russian again sent the Mexican legend to the floor; the referee stopped the fight, deeming it a knockout. After the fight, Tszyu said that he fought with a great warrior worthy of respect, and Chavez realized that it was time to retire and make way for a new generation. Nevertheless, your last Stand it took place in September 2005.
As for the family, it plays a special role for our hero. Chavez Julio Cesar (personal life is characterized by stability) has been married for many years, he has two sons: the first is called Julio Cesar Jr., and the second is Omar.