Julio César Chávez

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.

Julio César Chávez is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 21 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes The Chávez (2024), The Mike Douglas Show (1961), La Casa de los Famosos México (2023), The Final Table (2018), Julio César Chávez vs. Oscar de la Hoya I (1996), Oscar de la Hoya vs. Julio César Chávez II (1998), Mexican Fighter (2013), La Guerra Civil: Chavez vs. de la Hoya (2022). The recorded credits span 1961 to 2024, including 17 movies and 4 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.