Jesús Chávez

Jesús Chávez
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Real name Jesús Gabriel Sandoval Chávez
Nickname(s) El Matador
Rated at Super Featherweight
Height 5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Reach 70 in (178 cm)
Nationality Mexican
Born (1972-11-12) November 12, 1972
Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 52
Wins 44
Wins by KO 30
Losses 8
Draws 0
No contests 0

Jesús Aurelio Chávez (born Jesus Gabriel Sandoval Chavez,[1] November 12, 1972) is a Mexican former professional boxer in the lightweight division. He is the former NABF, WBC Super Featherweight and IBF Lightweight Champion.[2][3] He fights with the nickname El Matador, meaning "The Killer", in honor to his first gym, Tom O`Shea's Northwestern Settlement Matadors in Chicago.

Early life

Chavez was born in Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico and raised in Chicago.[4] He became a legal U.S. resident as a child, but at age 16 he was convicted of being an accessory to armed robbery, spent four years in prison, and was subsequently deported back to Mexico. Nevertheless, he struggled to regain American citizenship and work his way up in boxing ranks.

Career

Chávez's first title opportunity came against WBC Super Featherweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. where he retired in the 9th round after an entertaining bout. He rebounded to win Mayweather's vacated WBC title on a fight for the title against 43-1 world champion Sirimongkol Eaimthuam by a twelve round unanimous decision at the Austin Convention Center in his hometown Austin, Texas on August 15, 2003, but lost it on his first defense, to the from then two-time champion Erik Morales. In another exciting fight, Chávez rocked Morales early in the first round. Morales recovered and knocked Chávez down twice in the 2nd round, but Chávez came back and fought hard for the rest of the fight, despite having a torn rotator cuff and torn ACL. Morales won a close decision, but Chávez gained further respect for his effort.[5] In his next fight, he took on former IBF Champion Carlos Hernández, who in turn had also lost his own title to Morales. In an exciting 12-round war, Chávez pulled out a close decision.

Leavander Johnson's death

He then moved up to the Lightweight division to take on IBF champion Leavander Johnson. In an unfortunate bout, Chávez out-hustled Johnson throughout the entire fight, beating him severely for the entire fight until the referee finally stepped in and ended it. Johnson died several days later after he went into a coma. Despite being implicated in the tragedy, Johnson's family encouraged Chavez to keep fighting.

In 2007, Chavez lost his IBF title to Julio Díaz.[6][7][8]

On September 6, 2008, Jesus "El Matador" Chavez, (44-4 with 31 Win by TKO) knocked out visiting Andres Ledesma,of Colombia 42 seconds into the 9th round of their lightweight bout, at the Toyota Center, in Houston, Texas. Chavez, of Austin, also floored Ledesma in the 7th round.[9]

On April 4, 2009, Chavez was defeated by Michael Katsidis via 8th round TKO. He is trained by Richard Lord.

Personal life

His struggle to attain legal U.S. residence and work his way up the boxing ranks was documented in the film "Split Decision".[10] His life story was also documented in the book "Standing Eight: The Inspiring Story of Jesus El Matador Chavez".[11] In 2004, Chavez married US National Guard intelligence officer Aunisa Stroklund before she was deployed to the war in Iraq. The couple now resides in Austin, Texas.[12]

Professional boxing record

44 Wins (30 Knockouts), 8 Losses (4 Knockouts), 0 Draws
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd. Date Location Notes
Loss 44–8Venezuela Jorge Linares RTD 4 (10) 2010-10-24 Japan Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan Chavez retired due to a shoulder injury.
Loss 44–7Mexico Humberto Soto UD 10 (10) 2009-12-19 Mexico Arena Itson, Ciudad Obregon, Sonora
Loss 44–6United States David Diaz MD 10 (10) 2009-09-26 United States UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois
Loss 44–5Australia Michael Katsidis TKO 8 (10) 2009-04-04 United States Frank Erwin Center, Austin, Texas Chavez quit in his corner after round seven.
Win 44–4Colombia Andres Ledesma TKO 9 (10) 2008-09-06 United States Toyota Center, Houston, Texas
Win 43–4Puerto Rico Daniel Jimenez UD 10 (10) 2008-04-04 United States Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California
Loss 42–4Mexico Julio Diaz KO 3 (12) 2007-02-03 United States Silver Spurs Arena, Kissimmee, Florida Lost IBF World Lightweight Title
Win 42–3United States Leavander Johnson TKO 11 (12) 2005-09-17 United States MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada Won IBF World Lightweight Championship
Win 41–3United States Carlos Hernandez SD 12 (12) 2005-05-28 United States Staples Center, Los Angeles, California WBC Super Featherweight Title Eliminator
Loss 40–3Mexico Erik Morales UD 12 (12) 2004-02-28 United States MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada Lost WBC World Super Featherweight Title
Win 40–2Thailand Sirimongkol Singwancha UD 12 (12) 2003-08-15 United States Convention Center, Austin, Texas Won WBC World Super Featherweight Championship
Win 39–2Puerto Rico Carlos Gerena TKO 6 (12) 2003-03-22 United States Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada WBC Super Featherweight Title Eliminator
Win 38–2United States Johnny Walker TKO 6 (10) 2002-11-15 United States Laredo Entertainment Center, Laredo, Texas
Win 37–2Mexico Julio Sanchez Leon TKO 7 (10) 2002-06-28 United States Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas
Win 36–2Mexico Gerardo Zayas KO 3 (10) 2002-03-22 United States Frank Erwin Center, Austin, Texas
Loss 35–2United States Floyd Mayweather, Jr. RTD 9 (12) 2001-11-10 United States Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California For Lineal And WBC Super Featherweight Titles, Chavez' corner stopped the fight after the 9th round.
Win 35–1Mexico Juan Jose Arias UD 12 (12) 2001-05-26 United States Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, Michigan Retained NABF Super Featherweight Title
Win 34–1United States Tom Johnson TKO 8 (12) 2001-02-23 United States Frank Erwin Center, Austin, Texas Retained NABF Super Featherweight Title
Win 33–1Mexico Benito Rodriguez TKO 6 (10) 2001-01-14 United States Deandas Tejano Saloon, Houston, Texas
Win 32–1Mexico Miguel Andrade KO 2 (?) 2000-08-04 Mexico Ensenada, Baja California
Win 31–1United States Russell Mosley TKO 2 (?) 2000-06-23 Mexico Poliforum Zamna, Mérida, Yucatán
Win 30–1United States Darryl Pinckney TKO 4 (12) 2000-03-03 Mexico Chihuahua, Chihuahua Retained NABF Super Featherweight Title
Win 29–1United States Adarryl Johnson TKO 5 (12) 1999-11-15 Mexico La Boom Discoteque, Mexico City Retained NABF Super Featherweight Title
Win 28–1Mexico Armando Bosquez TKO 4 (12) 1999-09-27 Mexico Gimnasio Municipal "Jose Neri Santos", Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua Retained NABF Super Featherweight Title
Win 27–1Mexico Bruno Rabanales TKO 4 (?) 1999-07-31 Mexico Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua
Win 26–1Mexico Julio Alvarez UD 12 (12) 1999-05-22 Mexico Mexico City Retained NABF Super Featherweight Title
Win 25–1United States Rudolfo Lunsford TKO 4 (12) 1998-10-02 Poland Hala Ludowa, Wroclaw Retained NABF Super Featherweight Title
Win 24–1Mexico Eloy Ortega TKO 2 (?) 1998-08-15 Mexico Mexico City
Win 23–1Mexico Moises Rodriguez TKO 3 (?) 1998-04-18 Mexico Mexico City
Win 22–1United States Troy Dorsey TKO 7 (12) 1997-10-04 United States Caesars Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey Retained NABF Super Featherweight Title
Win 21–1Puerto Rico Wilfredo Negron TKO 5 (12) 1997-08-19 United States Convention Center, Austin, Texas Retained NABF Super Featherweight Title
Win 20–1United States John Brown UD 12 (12) 1997-06-10 United States Travis County Expo Center, Austin, Texas Retained NABF Super Featherweight Title
Win 19–1United States Louie Espinoza TD 8 (12) 1997-05-05 United States Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey Retained NABF Super Featherweight Title, Bout stopped due to cut over Espinoza's right eye after accidental clash of heads.
Judges scorecards at the time were 78-74, 78-74, 77-75, all in favour of Chavez.
Win 18–1United States Louie Leija TKO 6 (12) 1997-03-03 United States Austin, Texas Won Vacant NABF Super Featherweight Title
Win 17–1Mexico Miguel Tepanacatl KO 2 (10) 1996-11-08 United States Austin, Texas
Win 16–1Mexico Javier Jauregui UD 12 (12) 1996-08-09 United States Austin, Texas Won Vacant NABF Featherweight Title
Win 15–1Mexico Felipe Castillo UD 10 (10) 1996-05-17 United States Austin, Texas
Win 14–1United States Cedric Mingo UD 12 (12) 1996-03-31 United States Brownsville, Texas Won WBC Continental Americas Featherweight title
Win 13–1United States Eldon Sneed TKO 2 (8) 1996-02-22 United States Austin, Texas
Win 12–1Mexico Roberto Avila PTS 10 (10) 1995-12-06 United States Fort Worth, Texas
Win 11–1United States Gilbert Salinas UD 8 (8) 1995-11-02 United States Music Hall, Austin, Texas
Win 10–1Mexico Lupe Rodriguez KO 6 (?) 1995-09-21 United States Brownsville, Texas
Win 9–1Mexico Hector Vicencio TKO 6 (10) 1995-08-25 United States Music Hall, Austin, Texas
Win 8–1United States Arturo Rangel KO 2 (?) 1995-07-29 United States Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas
Win 7–1United States Manuel Mendez TKO 3 (?) 1995-07-13 United States Brownsville, Texas
Win 6–1United States Emanuel Augustus TKO 7 (?) 1995-06-20 United States Will Rogers Coliseum, Fort Worth, Texas
Win 5–1United States Tony Duran TKO 3 (?) 1995-05-03 United States Dallas, Texas
Loss 4–1Puerto Rico Carlos Gerena SD 8 (8) 1995-01-07 United States Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas
Win 4–0Argentina Cesar Armando Martinez TKO 4 (8) 1994-10-15 United States Martin Field, Laredo, Texas
Win 3–0United States Jamie Cooper TKO 4 (?) 1994-10-13 United States Shreveport, Louisiana
Win 2–0United States Rudy Hernandez UD 4 1994-08-19 United States Municipal Stadium, San Antonio, Texas
Win 1–0United States Lewis Wood UD 4 1994-08-05 United States Houston, Texas Professional boxing debut

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Succession

Preceded by
Sirimongkol Singwangcha		 WBC Super Featherweight Champion
15 Aug 2003–28 Feb 2004 		Succeeded by
Erik Morales
Preceded by
Leavander Johnson		 IBF Lightweight Champion
17 Sep 2005–3 Feb 2007 		Succeeded by
Julio Díaz
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