Julio Cesar Chavez finished his career with 107 victories, a number that looks even more distant in the modern era. With fewer fights, longer layoffs, and tougher matchmaking near the top level, it is hard to picture another elite champion reaching that total.
Chavez built his record during one of boxing’s busiest periods. He fought often, stayed active, and collected titles in three divisions. In September 1984, he won his first world title by stopping Mario Martinez for the WBC super featherweight belt in Los Angeles.
He kept rising through the weight classes. In November 1987, Chavez stopped Edwin Rosario in Las Vegas to win the WBA lightweight title. In May 1989, he halted Roger Mayweather for the WBC super lightweight crown. A year later, he added the IBF title with his famous late stoppage of Meldrick Taylor in Las Vegas.
By the time he suffered his first defeat, Chavez had already built one of the deepest unbeaten runs the sport had seen. Frankie Randall beat him by split decision in January 1994, dropping his record to 89-1-1.
Chavez continued adding wins after that setback. He won seven straight before losing to Oscar De La Hoya in 1996, later drew with Miguel Angel Gonzalez, and in June 1998 recorded his 100th victory when he stopped Ken Sigurani at Foxwoods.
Even late in his career, Chavez kept fighting and collecting wins. He faced names such as De La Hoya again, Willie Wise, Kostya Tszyu, Frankie Randall in a rematch, and Ivan Robinson. His final bout came in 2005, when Grover Wiley defeated him.
Chavez retired with a record of 107-6-2 with 85 knockouts and was later inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Reaching 100 wins once meant activity and longevity. In today’s sport, it may also mean something close to impossible.
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