Boxing: Julio Cesar Chavez on facing Floyd Mayweather in his prime: I think I would have beaten him

May 2024 ยท 2 minute read

The 16-year difference between Julio Cesar Chavez and Floyd Mayweather made it impossible for them to face each other in the boxing ring throughout their successful careers.

Both were dominant in their respective boxing eras, but what would have happened in a showdown? We will never know.

Recently, the Sonora native commented on the possibility, and assured that he would have beaten "Money".

"I think it would have been a tough fight, but at 140-135 pounds, I would have definitely won because that was my weight. I could never make 147 pounds, I fought for the championship, but it wasn't my weight. I think I would have beaten him," said Chavez.

As a joke, Chavez recalled his victory over Roger Mayweather (Floyd's uncle) by knockout in 1985: "Remember that I fought his uncle and taught him something, so I would have beaten him."

On July 7, 1985, Julio Cesar Chavez faced Roger Mayweather at the Riviera Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, a fight he won by technical knockout in the second round to remain super featherweight champion of the World Boxing Council.

Julio Cesar Chavez's boxing achievements

During his 25 year boxing career, "The Cesar of Boxing" was world champion in three different divisions (super featherweight, lightweight and super lightweight) for the World Boxing Council, World Boxing Association and International Boxing Federation.

His record in 115 fights was 107 wins (86 knockouts), six losses and two draws. He is considered the best Mexican boxer in history and one of the greatest in boxing history.

Floyd Mayweather and his undefeated career

For his part, the "Pretty Boy" also had a career filled with success with 50 wins in the same number of fights. He never tasted defeat after debuting in 1996 and retiring in 2017.

He was world champion in five divisions: super featherweight, lightweight, super lightweight, welterweight and super welterweight for the WBC, IBF and WBA. He also claimed the bronze medal at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games.

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