World champions like Jesse James Leija, Mario “Azabache” Martínez, Juan Laporte, José Luis Ramírez and Humberto “Chiquita” González are present at the extraordinary tribute of February 5 at the Parque Revolución in Culiacán, Sinaloa.

The president of the World Boxing Association, the Venezuelan Gilberto Mendoza together with WBC President, the Mexican Mauricio Sulaiman have shared stories and anecdotes of the great moments of world boxing legend Julio César Chávez.

“It is great to be sharing these moments with these great warriors and world champions. Being with Julio Cesar Chavez and Mauricio Sulaiman recalling those big nights and historical moments of this great sport is simply special,” said Mendoza.

35 years ago, on February 5, 1980 he fought against André Félix to retire 25 years later in 2005 with a record of 107 victories, 6 defeats, 2 draws and 37 world title fights.