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Julio César Chávez it is, for many, the best boxer in the history of Mexico . The “César del Boxeo” besides being successful inside the ring, he knew how to win the affection of lovers of this sport . This is how he is recognized worldwide, but one of his rivals undertook the task of explain what it is like to face Chávez, Mario “Azabache” Martínez described the “Great Mexican Champion”, with his gloves on.
“ He was not a fighter who hit hard, but he was a fighter who was insistent. He was behind you and behind you ”, explained the former Mexican boxer in an interview for him Left .
Both fighters saw each other in 1984, punctually in the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. On that occasion the super featherweight world title of the World Boxing Council (WBC) was at stake. Even though Chávez didn’t “hit hard,” Martinez lost that night by knockout in the eighth round.
However, beyond the power of his blows, Mario Martínez highlighted the constancy with which Julio César Chávez went forward with the intention of hurting. The rhythm, his strategy more lethal to be effective in the ring.
“ Maybe that’s what got me tired . He did not stop throwing blows (Julio César Chávez) and he also endured many blows . I used to say ‘This bastard is holding up’, I don’t hit slowly, I also had my hit, but he held it, “said the former boxer.
Finally, Mario Martínez highlighted the great relationship he maintains with Chávez and remembers that he fights him as the day he lost to a great boxer.
“ I lost to one of the great that Mexico has had. Som you colleagues, we are friends, we greet each other ”, acknowledged Mario Martínez.