Julio César Chávez details personal struggles in new ViX docuseries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 4:56 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Boxing champion Julio César Chávez explores his professional career and personal history in the new ViX documentary series Chávez vs. Chávez. Directed by Diego Enrique Osorno, the project utilizes approximately 25 hours of interview footage filmed across cities including Culiacán, Las Vegas, and Mexico City between September 2025 and March 2026. The series examines his rise from poverty to a record of 107 wins and 86 knockouts, alongside his subsequent battles with addiction and legal challenges. Chávez discusses the influence of negative external pressures and the daily maintenance required for his sobriety of 18 years. The documentary also addresses family conflicts and his experiences during his time at the peak of the sport. Chávez states he participated in the project to share his story and provide inspiration for others facing similar challenges.
- •Julio César Chávez holds a career record of 107 wins, six losses, and two draws.
- •The documentary series was filmed between September 2025 and March 2026.
- •Chávez credits faith and a recovery program for his 18 years of sobriety.
- •The project examines his career peak and subsequent struggles with addiction and legal issues.
- 4:56 AMYahoo Sports — Julio César Chávez Opens Up About His Toughest Fight In New ViX Docuseries
"The boxing champ talks about his life, regrets, redemption and battle with his worst rival – himself – in “Chávez vs Chávez.”
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