Julio Cesar Chavez Jr followed in the footsteps of his famous father by becoming a world champion in 2011.
However, the 39-year-old was unable to stay at the top like Julio Cesar Chavez Sr did for years.
Jake Paul’s next opponent made three quick defenses of his WBC super middleweight title before Sergio Martinez outpointed him over 12 rounds and sent his career on a downward spiral.
Still, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr signed off with a flourish when he brutally knocked out the division’s boogeyman in his final title defense.
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Watch Julio Cesar Chavez Jr wipe out Andy Lee
Irishman Andy Lee rode a 13-fight winning streak into his first shot at a world title.
The 27-1 fighter, who had avenged the lone defeat on his record, was renowned for his punching power.
Lee had a one-shot knockout ability that meant he was capable of snatching victory from the jaws of defeat.
The man who went on to coach Tyson Fury started well when he clashed with Chavez Jr in June 2012.
As the fight progressed, the Mexican champion began to stamp his authority on the contest.
By round 7, Chavez Jr was ready to go for the kill as his beleaguered opponent leaned against the ropes.
Lee was rocked by a 14-punch combination, but he refused to fall to the floor and give up on his dream.
Ultimately, the referee stepped in, waved off the fight, and gave Chavez Jr his last win as a world champion.
What’s next for Julio Cesar Chavez Jr?
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr’s career has been a bit of a mess for the past decade.
The former champion has suffered six defeats in total, with the most embarrassing of them coming against faded UFC legend Anderson Silva in June 2021.
Still, he’s got the chance to turn it all around when he takes on Jake Paul in California on June 28.
A win would go some way to restoring Chavez Jr’s reputation, while a loss would almost certainly end his career.
Fans don’t have long to wait to see what way the high-stakes Paul vs Chavez Jr fight will go.