Julio Cesar Chavez Confirms Attendance at WBC Annual Convention in Bangkok

The World Boxing Council (WBC) is pleased to announce that legendary boxer Julio César Chávez will attend its annual convention in Bangkok, Thailand. The most significant of the year for the global boxing community will be held from November 30 to December 5, 2025.

Hosted in the vibrant city of Bangkok, the convention provides a unique opportunity for the boxing community to unite, collaborate on improving the sport’s safety, and celebrate the rich tradition that Thailand brings to combat sports. Known as the “Land of Smiles,” Thailand is a country celebrated for its stunning beauty, rich culture, and warm hospitality.

This year’s convention will be historic, as for the first time, WBC Muaythai will join the annual event, creating a joint celebration that unites the worlds of boxing and Muaythai. Bangkok, a true melting pot of tradition and modernity, serves as the ideal location for this dual event.

The convention will take place at the Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park, a world-class hotel located in the heart of Bangkok. The agenda includes spectacular fight nights, an awards ceremony, and a gala dinner. Attendees will have an unparalleled opportunity to interact with some of the biggest names in boxing history while experiencing the rich cultural heritage of this ancient city.

Additional boxing legends will be announced in the coming days.

Julio César Chávez

Julio César Chávez was born into a humble and large family in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, and later settled in Culiacán, Sinaloa. Although he excelled at various sports in his youth, including baseball, soccer, and volleyball, he initially showed no interest in boxing. His path to the sport began after a street confrontation, which ignited his passion for fighting.

His formidable career was developed under the guidance of trainers El Zurdo López and manager Ramón Félix. After a brief 14-fight amateur career, Chávez turned professional, quickly gaining recognition and a high ranking within the WBC.

His first world title opportunity came on September 13, 1984, for the WBC super featherweight championship. Despite being the underdog against the feared Mario “Azabache” Martínez, the undefeated Chávez surprised everyone by forcing a stoppage. The legend of Julio César Chávez was born that night. The fight was also notable as the professional debut of legendary ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr.

Chávez was a unique fighter in many respects. Of his 115 professional fights, a Guinness World Record of 37 were for a world championship, with an exemplary 35 of those being for the WBC. He demonstrated remarkable loyalty to the organization throughout his career.

After defending his super featherweight title ten times, Chávez moved up in weight. He challenged and defeated Edwin “El Chapo” Rosario  conquering his second world title at lightweight.

Chávez eventually moved to the super lightweight division, where he spent a significant portion of his career. In a dramatic fight against Meldrick Taylor, he demonstrated his brilliance and indomitable willpower, unifying the crown with a knockout just some seconds left before the final bell. He further solidified his status by defeating his arch-rival Héctor “Macho” Camacho over 12 rounds in a classic bout. This victory was celebrated throughout Mexico, with massive crowds gathering at the Angel of Independence in Mexico City after his fights.

Another historic moment in his career was the TKO victory over Greg Haugen at the Azteca Stadium, a fight that attracted a Guinness World Record crowd of over 136,000 spectators.

Julio César Chávez concluded his career with an extraordinary record of 107 wins, 6 losses, and 2 draws. He remains one of the most respected and revered champions in the history of boxing.