Bobby Chacon

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Bobby Chacon (November 28, 1951 – September 7, 2016) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1972 to 1988. He held titles in two weight classes, including the World Boxing Council (WBC) featherweight title from 1974 to 1975 and the WBC super featherweight title from 1982 to 1983.

Biography

Early career

Born in Pacoima, in the San Fernando Valley, Chacon, who was of Mexican descent, graduated from San Fernando High School and turned professional in 1972 while a student at California State University, Northridge, leading to the nickname "Schoolboy".[1][2][3] He trained under Joe Ponce and won his first 19 fights, including a win against former champion Jesus Castillo. Fourteen months into his professional career, Chacon faced world champion Rubén Olivares but lost the bout when Olivares scored a ninth-round knock out. After suffering his first defeat against Olivares, Chacon won his next four bouts, then faced off against cross-town rival and future champion Danny Lopez. Chacon outboxed Lopez and stopped him in the ninth round in an exciting fight.

WBC Featherweight title

On September 7, 1974, Chacon won the vacant WBC Featherweight title by defeating former WBA Junior Lightweight champion Alfredo Marcano in nine rounds at the Grand Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. During his first period as a world champion, Chacon got to enjoy the good life, but he loved partying and became an alcoholic.[4][5]

Chacon lost his title in his second defense against arch-rival Rubén Olivares. Almost immediately after the loss, he fought the first of his four fight rivalry with another world champion, Rafael "Bazooka" Limón, beginning what some boxing experts and historians called one of the fiercest and most spectacular boxing rivalries in history. Limón beat Chacon in their first bout by a decision. Chacon then scored nine straight wins, leading him to a third match with Olivares. This time, Chacon defeated Olivares in their 10-round bout by a decision. In Chacon's next fight, he lost an upset decision to Arturo Leon. Chacon rebounded by scoring victories over Ignacio Campos, Augie Pantellas, Gerald Hayes and Shig Fukuyama. He then fought to a technical draw in a rematch against Rafael Limón.

In November 1979, Chacon received a shot at the WBC title, versus world champion Alexis Argüello. Arguello defeated him by a devastating knock out after Chacon sustained a bad cut in the seventh round. In 1980, Chacon had only one fight, but it was a significant one. He beat Limón in their third bout, and the WBC once again made him their number one challenger. In 1981, Arguello had left the title vacant and gone up in weight to pursue the world's Lightweight title. Limón then beat Idelfonso Bethelmy by a knockout in 15 in Los Angeles to win the WBC world Jr. Lightweight championship. In his first title defense, he lost it by a decision to Uganda's Cornelius Boza-Edwards, who, in turn, defended his title against Chacon on his first defense. In a televised bout, Edwards retained the world title by a knockout in the thirteenth round.

Chacon won five fights in a row in 1982, including a rematch victory over Arturo Leon, which kept him as the number one challenger, but then a dramatic development outside the ring changed his life forever: Chacon's wife, Valorie Chacon, flew to Hawaii on February of that year, hoping to convince him to leave boxing and move there if she found them good jobs. She was able to find a job, but unable to convince him to join her in Hawaii, so she flew back. She pleaded for him to leave the sport but was unsuccessful, and the night before he boxed Salvador Ugalde, she shot and killed herself with a rifle. Chacon went through with the fight and KO'ed Ugalde in the third round. He dedicated his win to his deceased wife.[6]

WBC Super featherweight title

Two more victories followed before his fourth and final bout with Limón. Limón had regained the world's Jr. Lightweight title by beating Rolando Navarrete by a knockout in 12 rounds. Navarrete, for his part, had won the title by beating Edwards by a knockout in five rounds. Chacon-Limón IV became one of the fights of the year and the decade, according to such magazines as The Ring, KO Magazine, and Ring En Español, and after 15 rounds Chacon secured a close decision and his second world title in Sacramento.[5]

About one and a half years after his wife's suicide, Chacon remarried and bought a large farm with a mansion and, according to what he said at an interview, about 40 horses. He also acquired a collection of Rolls-Royce cars and some other vehicles. In between, he and Boza Edwards met for a second time, with his world title on the line, in what The Ring called 1983's fight of the year. Chacon rose from a knockdown in round three and recovered from a dangerous cut. The announcers, including Ferdie Pacheco, were explicit in saying the fight should be stopped because of the pounding Chacon endured. But Chacon came back to drop Boza Edwards in round twelve and avenge his earlier defeat to the Ugandan former champion. In 1983, Chacon was signed to defend his WBC title in that rematch against Boza Edwards, who was the WBC's mandatory challenger. Even though WBC rules stated the mandatory challenger should receive a shot at the title, the WBC insisted Chacon fight Héctor Camacho in Puerto Rico instead, then stripped him of his title when he refused.[7]

Chacon started 1984 with a move up in weight, to the Lightweight division, where he tried to join the exclusive club of boxing's three division world champions, but was knocked out in three during his challenge against world champion Ray Mancini in Reno. Chacon then beat Carlton Sparrow by a TKO in five rounds and announced his retirement. Chacon came back in 1985 and he won five fights, including one against former world champion Arturo Frias by a knockout in seven, and a knockout in five over Rafael Solis, who had challenged Camacho for the world Jr. Lightweight title that had once belonged to Chacon.[8] In 1987 and 1989 he won one fight each year. He retired in 1989 winning 14 out of his last 15 fights.

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
67 Win 59–7–1 Bobby Jones UD 10 Jun 2, 1988 Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall, Orlando, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
66 Win 58–7–1 Martin Guevera TKO 3 (10), 2:01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 23, 1987 Holiday Inn Holidome, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
65 Win 57–7–1 Rafael Solis TKO 5 (10) Oct 4, 1985 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
64 Win 56–7–1 Arturo Frias TKO 7 (10), 2:03Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 15, 1985 Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
63 Win 55–7–1 Davey Montana KO 8 (10), 2:19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 20, 1985 Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
62 Win 54–7–1 Freddie Roach MD 10 Mar 5, 1985 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
61 Win 53–7–1 Carlton Sparrow TKO 5 (10), 2:19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 12, 1984 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
60 Loss 52–7–1 Ray Mancini TKO 3 (15), 1:17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 14, 1984 Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBA lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
59 Win 52–6–1 Cornelius Boza Edwards UD 12 May 15, 1983 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
58 Win 51–6–1 Rafael Limón UD 15 Dec 11, 1982 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBC super-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
57 Win 50–6–1 Arturo Leon UD 10 Jun 15, 1982 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
56 Win 49–6–1 Rosendo Ramirez TKO 8 (10) May 4, 1982 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Win 48–6–1 Salvador Ugalde TKO 3 (10), 1:52Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 16, 1982 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Win 47–6–1 Renan Marota TKO 8 (10) Feb 23, 1982 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Win 46–6–1 Augustin Rivera RTD 6 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 7, 1981 Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Loss 45–6–1 Cornelius Boza Edwards RTD 13 (15) May 30, 1981 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC super-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 45–5–1 Leon Smith TKO 3 (10) Mar 12, 1981 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Win 44–5–1 Roberto Garcia TKO 10 (10), 2:55Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 5, 1981 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 43–5–1 Rafael Limón SD 10 Mar 21, 1980 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Loss 42–5–1 Alexis Argüello RTD 7 (15), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 16, 1979 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC super-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 42–4–1 Jose Torres UD 10 Jun 18, 1979 Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Template:DrawDraw 41–4–1 Rafael Limón TD 7 (12), 1:22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 9, 1979 Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For NABF super-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 41–4 Shig Fukuyama TKO 5 (10), 1:22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 26, 1979 Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 40–4 Gerald Hayes UD 10 Dec 6, 1978 Civic Auditorium, Stockton, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 39–4 Augie Pantellas TKO 7 (10), 1:32Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 27, 1978 Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 38–4 Ignacio Campos TKO 7 (10), 0:47Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 19, 1978 Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Loss 37–4 Arturo Leon SD 10 Nov 15, 1977 Convention Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 37–3 Rubén Olivares UD 10 Aug 20, 1977 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 36–3 Alejandro Lopez RTD 7 (10) Jul 15, 1977 Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 35–3 Miguel Estrada TKO 2 (10), 1:42Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 9, 1977 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 34–3 Ramon Contreras TKO 8 (10), 1:16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 19, 1977 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 33–3 Julio Leal TKO 7 (10), 1:54Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 13, 1977 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 32–3 Miguel Meza TKO 3 (10), 0:44Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 16, 1976 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 31–3 Bonnie Necessario TKO 2 (10) Nov 10, 1976 Civic Auditorium, Stockton, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 30–3 David Sotelo UD 10 Feb 25, 1976 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 29–3 Modesto Concepcion TKO 10 (10), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 17, 1976 Civic Auditorium, San Jose, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 28–3 Gene Prado KO 5 (10), 1:09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 27, 1976 Wilson Theater, Fresno, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Loss 27–3 Rafael Limón UD 10 Dec 7, 1975 Plaza de Toros Calafia, Mexicali, Baja California, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 27–2 Fel Clemente TKO 5 (10), 2:44Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 18, 1975 Honolulu International Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Loss 26–2 Rubén Olivares TKO 2 (15), 2:29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 20, 1975 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBC featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 26–1 Jesus Estrada KO 2 (15), 2:38Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 1, 1975 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 25–1 Alfredo Marcano TKO 9 (15), 2:18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 7, 1974 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBC featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 24–1 Danny Lopez TKO 9 (12), 0:48Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 24, 1974 Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 23–1 Genzo Kurosawa TKO 5 (10), 2:03Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 4, 1974 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 22–1 Jorge Ramos TKO 5 (10), 2:19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 1, 1974 Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 21–1 Jose Luis Martin del Campo TKO 9 (10), 0:46Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 13, 1973 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 20–1 Jorge Ramos TKO 10 (10), 2:37Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 28, 1973 Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Loss 19–1 Rubén Olivares RTD 9 (12) Jun 23, 1973 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For NABF featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 19–0 Chucho Castillo TKO 10 (10), 1:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 28, 1973 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Frankie Crawford UD 10 Mar 30, 1973 Convention Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Jose Luis Martin del Campo TKO 3 (10), 0:43Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 28, 1973 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Arturo Pineda KO 5 (10), 1:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 15, 1973 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Ray Echevarria TKO 1 (10), 2:06Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 6, 1972 Valley Music Theater, Woodland Hills, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Alberto Reyes TKO 9 (10), 0:18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 16, 1972 Valley Music Theater, Woodland Hills, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Valente Vera TKO 5 (10), 1:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 11, 1972 Convention Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Juan Montayo TKO 8 (8), 0:33Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 21, 1972 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Modesto Boy Dayaganon TKO 2 (?) Aug 11, 1972 Wailuku Stadium, Maui County, Hawaii, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Alfredo De La Rosa KO 4 (5) Jul 31, 1972 Convention Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Alberto Perez KO 5 (6), 2:21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 17, 1972 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Jesus Robles KO 2 (6), 2:16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 30, 1972 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Alfredo De La Rosa UD 5 Jun 19, 1972 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Ray Llamas KO 1 (6), 1:41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 5, 1972 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Luis Robles KO 1 (6), 2:27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 22, 1972 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Henry Felix KO 1 (5), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 15, 1972 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Ruben Coria KO 2 (5) May 8, 1972 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Limon Salas KO 1 (6), 1:42Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 22, 1972 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Jose Antonio Rosa KO 5 (6), 2:30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 7, 1972 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Later life and death

Chacon was placed on probation in 1984 for beating his second of three wives.[4] His life was again marred by tragedy in 1991, when his son Bobby Jr. was killed in a gang slaying.[4] In 1996, he was spotted at a public appearance in Phoenix, Arizona, to see the fight between Oscar De La Hoya and Julio César Chávez. By 2000 he had lost most of his savings and was being cared for by a nurse as he was impacted by dementia pugilistica (boxer's syndrome).[4][9] He died after falling while in hospice care for dementia on September 7, 2016.[1][2][3] He was 64.

Honors and references

In 1982, he was named comeback fighter of the year by The Ring. His wins over Limon in 1982 and Edwards in 1983, were both named Ring Magazine fights of the year. In 2003, Chacon was included on The RingTemplate:'s list of "The 100 Greatest Punchers of All-Time".[10]Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Chacon was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in January 2005;[1] he was to be inducted into the West Boxing Hall of Fame later in September 2016.[2][3]

The chorus of Warren Zevon's song "Boom Boom Mancini", from his 1987 album Sentimental Hygiene, makes reference to Chacon's fight with Mancini three years earlier.[3] Chacon died thirteen years to the day after Zevon.[11]

See also

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References

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Sporting positions

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Vacant
Title last held by
Éder Jofre 		WBC featherweight champion
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December 11, 1982 – June 27, 1983
Stripped Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Héctor Camacho
Awards

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The Ring Fight of the Year
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