Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.: Mexican Boxing Success

Jullio Cesar Chavez Jr.

Reasons For Mexillence:

1. Current WBC Middleweight Champion

2. Remains undefeated as a professional boxer.

3. Demonstrates consistency in a professional career.

Tonight, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. defended the WBC Middleweight Championship against Peter Manfredo Jr. In the 5th round, Chavez Jr. won and demonstrated his consistent success as a professional boxer.

Chavez Jr. (right) with his father (left)

Background:

Chavez Jr. is originally from Culiacan, Sinaloa (Mexico). He is the son of Julio Cesar Chavez, who won 6 world championships in 3 different weight divisions. As a child, he would accompany his father during his fights. Consequently, Chavez Jr. became easily recognized as the son of the former boxer. Eventually, Chavez Jr. began to train and follow the path of his father in the ring by his own account. Chavez Jr. participated in only 2 amateur bouts.

Professional Career:

Chavez Jr. debuted as a professional at 17 years-old and maintains an impressive boxing record. Chavez Jr. displays a record of 44-wins, 0-loses, 1-draw, and 1-no-contest. Throughout his career, Chavez Jr. has never lost and has won 5 different boxing championships. With tonight's win, Chavez Jr. maintains the WBC Middleweight Championship.