Julio Cesar Chavez

[Manju]

He's a HOFer. And I'm not a fan. I consider Sweet Pea the best boxer (of similar size) of that era and I think Chavez, more than anyone else, epitomized the fighter who dodged tough opponants.

But a HOFer he still is.

[X]

I'm a great Chavez fan ....... he is a shoo-in for the hall of Fame, no question.

Possibly the greatest Mexican fighter ever (and that is a high compliment indeed)

If you wanted to create an imaginary composite fighter, formned of all the best bits from other boxers - I think he would have Chavez's left hook to the liver!

[Master]

One of my favourite fighters ever, just loved his style and amazing to watch. Brilliant fighter who just seemed to torture his opponents and break them up. Great to watch.

[milmascaras1]

for that person who said julio cesar chavez "dodged" tough opponents, you must not have looked at his overall record and accomplishments to say something ignorant like that. for one, he set records that probably aren't going to be broken anytime soon.

a. 107-6-2 86 KO's
b. fought for 26 years, 7 months as a pro
c. total of 27 successful title defenses (all-time record)
d. 23 successful title defenses before first loss
e. 31-4-2 record in world title fights - 37 fights (all-time record)
f. 89-0-1 75 KO's before losing first fight
g. 3 time division champion before losing first fight
h. 9 years as a world champion before losing first fight (9/13/84-1/29/94_
i. 16 successful title defenses at jr. welterweight champion (all-time record)
j. Fought 21 bouts with 16 world champions (15-4-2)
k. Never "cherry-picked" his fights or go for paper world champions as a world title challenger

oh, and his opposition wasn't bad either:

Ruben Castillo, Roger Mayweather X 2, Rocky Lockridge, Juan La Porte, Edwin Rosario,
Rafael "Bazooka" Limon, Jose Luis Ramirez, Meldrick Taylor X 2, Hector Camacho, Greg Haugen,
Pernell Whitaker, Frankie Randall X 3, Tony Lopez, Oscar de la Hoya X 2, Joey Gamache,
Kostya Tszyu, David Kamau, Mario Martinez.

With the exception of Bazooka Limon, Jose Luis Ramirez, and Ruben Castillo, NONE of his opponents were past their prime. And only Jose Luis Ramirez was a world title fight. The other two were non-title fights.

It's safe to say Julio Cesar Chavez was one of the greatest fighters of all time. I challenge anyone to name me a fighter alive today, who can match his accomplishments.

With the exception of Jose Luis Ramirez, Ruben Castillo and Jose Luis Ramrez, he fought opponents younger than him and with zero catchweight fights.

[CFH]

There's no question JCC is a HoF fighter, but it will be interesting to see who gets in first between him and Tyson (if they don't induct them both).

[CutMeMick]

I know that JCC and Tyson etc. etc. will get in there soon...

However I would like for the HoF to take the time and each year start brining in these ATG Asian fighters who are overlooked year after year.
They did great this year with inducting "Hawk" Chang but they are lacking major shit cuz year after year these Asian greats are overlooked.

[Master]

Has Sot Chitlada, Sung Kil Moon and Kalaxy brothers been in the HoF?

[Spicoli]

I know that JCC and Tyson etc. etc. will get in there soon...

However I would like for the HoF to take the time and each year start brining in these ATG Asian fighters who are overlooked year after year.
They did great this year with inducting "Hawk" Chang but they are lacking major shit cuz year after year these Asian greats are overlooked.

Outstanding stuff !! 1 minute away from being a two divison man.