Kostya Tszyu vs Julio César Chávez(CLASSIC)July 29, 2000 boxing boxingclassic [IY8Mhv2RuHE]
defeated Julio César Chávez via Technical Knockout (TKO) at 1:28 of the 6th round. The fight, billed as "A Matter of Pride," took place on July 29, 2000, at the Veteran's Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona. Fight Summary The Stakes: Tszyu was defending his WBC Super Lightweight Title against Chávez, who was the #1 contender and a legendary six-time world champion. The Action: After a relatively competitive start, Tszyu took full control in the 5th round, opening a cut on Chávez's forehead. The Finish: In the 6th round, Tszyu dropped Chávez with a precise straight right hand. It was only the second time in Chávez's 115-fight career that he had been knocked down. Although Chávez beat the count, Tszyu pinned him against the ropes and continued the assault until Chávez's corner signaled the referee to stop the bout. Tale of the Tape Feature Kostya Tszyu Julio César Chávez Record Before Fight 24–1–1 103–4–2 Age 30 38 Weight 139.5 lbs 140 lbs Result Winner (TKO 6) Loser Following the match, a disappointed but respectful Chávez admitted that his "body didn't have the strength" and initially suggested he would retire, though he eventually fought a few more times before his final retirement. #ChavezTszyu #BoxingHistory #JulioCesarChavez #KostyaTszyu #BoxingLegends #WBC #SuperLightweight #MexicoVsAustralia #KO #TKO #BoxingClassic #PhoenixArizona #TheGreatMexicanChampion #ThunderFromDownUnder