On September 10, 1993, Julio César Chávez and Meldrick Taylor starred in a fight that would become a milestone in boxing. In the last round, Chávez had to face the very fast Taylor, who was leading on the judges' scorecards. With only 17 seconds remaining, Chávez managed to land a powerful blow that knocked Taylor down, bringing him to the canvas and ending the fight in a draw.
Chávez considered that fight the hardest of his career. Despite remaining undefeated, it was a very exhausting match both physically and emotionally for him. Chávez's coach, José María Martín, known as 'Buffalo', recounted how he motivated Chávez before the final round and how the determination of the Mexican boxer led him to achieve an impactful result.
After that historic fight, Chávez continued his boxing career and maintained an impressive record of 90 fights undefeated. However, four years later, he suffered his first defeat against Frankie Randall in a split decision. Despite this setback, Chávez continued competing and faced prominent boxers like Oscar De La Hoya and Kostya Tszyu, until his retirement in 2005.
Julio César Chávez remembers his fight against Meldrick Taylor as a crucial moment in his career, where he faced a formidable opponent like Taylor, who proved to be a worthy rival. Despite the ups and downs and subsequent defeats, Chávez left an indelible mark on the world of boxing and is remembered as one of the greatest Mexican boxers of all time.
