Julio Cesar Chavez retired with a remarkable 107-6-2 record in a career that spanned 25 years.
Considered by many to be one of the greatest Mexican boxers of all time, Chavez had an incredible career that showcased his longevity.
Facing the likes of Oscar De La Hoya, Pernell Whittaker, and Roger Mayweather, Chavez has provided boxing fans with some top performances against the biggest names.
Remarkably, Chavez went 90 fights undefeated to begin his career. However, his first loss would come in 1994 when he fought in Las Vegas.
Julio Cesar Chavez suffered a split decision loss to Frankie Randall
At the end of 1993, Chavez had a professional boxing record of 89-0-1, with Whitaker, one of the greatest lightweights of all time, taking him to a draw earlier that year.
The incredible run would see Chavez pick up world titles in three weight divisions, from super featherweight to super lightweight.
However, looking to defend his WBC World Super Lightweight title for the 13th time, he would face Frankie Randall in Las Vegas to start 1994.
Randall went into the bout with a. 48-2-1 record and had never fought for a world title, with Chavez considered a huge favorite in the fight.
However, it was not to be for the Mexican, who suffered his first professional defeat. As well as this, Chavez was knocked down for the first time in his career.
A wicked right hand from the challenger would put Chavez down in round 11. However, he would survive the count.
The defending champion would also be deducted two points for low blows, which would ultimately see him on the losing side of a split decision.
Julio Cesar Chavez and Frankie Randall would have a trilogy of fights
Just four months after upsetting Chavez, Randall would meet the Mexican again in a rematch. Once again fighting in Las Vegas, Randall would be unable to defend his new title.
However, the fight would not be as conclusive as Chavez may have liked.
Towards the end of the eighth round, the fight was stopped due to Chavez suffering a cut from an accidental head clash. This would mean the fight would be scored on a technical decision.
This time, it would be Chavez on the winning side of the judges’ verdict, reclaiming his WBC World Super Lightweight title.
The pair’s third and final fight would be a non-title bout in Mexico City, with Chavez winning via unanimous decision.