29, 1988 for the WBC lightweight title by technical decision in the eleventh round. Chávez defeated Jose Luis Ramirez on Oct. He defended his WBA lightweight title against Rodolfo Aguilar, winning by technical decision in the sixth round. Chávez landed over 60 percent of his punches, nearly shutting Rosario's eye closed before the fight was stopped in the eleventh round by his corner. Before the fight, the Puerto Rican Rosario threatened to send Chávez back to Mexico in a coffin and he insulted the Mexican people. He faced Edwin Rosario for the WBA lightweight title on Nov. Chávez won his first championship belt by beating fellow Mexican Mario Martinez in the eighth round by technical knockout.Ĭhávez defended the WBC super featherweight title nine times over a three-year span, with victories over Roger Mayweather, Dwight Pratchett, Rocky Lockridge and Danilo Cabrera.Ĭhávez decided to move up in weight classes and fight at lightweight. By the time Chávez got his first title shot for the vacant WBC super featherweight title, he was 44-0 in just four years as a professional. The following day, the Mexican boxing commission reversed the decision and awarded the win to Chávez.Ĭhávez fought very often, usually scheduling fights once a month for a span of three years. Chávez was disqualified and Ruiz was declared the winner. Chávez landed Ruiz with a punch that knocked him out as the bell was sounded. It appeared Chávez had suffered his first loss on Maagainst Miguel Ruiz. Chávez knocked out Felix in the sixth round. He wasted no time turning pro, fighting his first professional fight at the age of 17 against Andres Felix. Julio César Chávez started his amateur boxing career at the age of 16.
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