titofan,

name me one fighter alive today who can match what julio cesar chavez sr. did? bet you can't find any because what he did was truly remarkable.

a. 89-0-1 75 KO's before suffering first defeat.
b. 3 division world champion before first defeat.
c. 23 successful title defenses before first defeat.
d. 27 successful title defenses (all-time record).
e. 31-4-2 record in title fights (37) all-time record).
f. 9 years as world champion before first loss. simply incredible!!!
g. 16 successful title defenses at jr. welter. another record.
h. 21 total fights vs. world champions. 15-4-2 record.

oh, and by the way, he may have had his share of fighting taxicab drivers to gain more experience but he NEVER lost to any of them in his prime! with the exception of bazooka limon early to mid career, he never fought washed up fighters, champions or contenders.

kinda hard to admit how great he was that's why i posted some of his accomplishments!