By CompuBox

Thirty years ago, no one would've ever thought that any Mexican champion could surpass the feats of Ruben Olivares, Carlos Zarate, Pipino Cuevas, Salvador Sanchez, Vicente Saldivar and Miguel Canto. But Julio Cesar Chavez settled that debate beyond doubt long before his majestic 25-year career ended in September 2005.

He is -- and may always be -- the standard by which all Mexican champions are measured. His prowess inside the ring simultaneously epitomized and elevated the high bar established by his predecessors. Like Olivares, Zarate and Cuevas, Chavez wielded a ferocious body attack, demonstrated relentless aggression and possessed the finisher's touch. But he also showed the subtle defensive skills of Sanchez and Canto while also employing the pinpoint accuracy and patience of Saldivar. All of these gifts enabled Chavez to compile a most enviable dossier. Consider:

* Between 1980 and 2005 Chavez went 107-6-2 with 86 knockouts. When he is enshrined in Canastota in June, he will be one of a select few who combined triple-digit wins with single-digit defeats.

* He was the first Mexican to capture major titles in three weight classes. He held the WBC super featherweight title (September 1984-August 1987), the WBA lightweight belt (November 1987-October 1988), the WBC lightweight strap (vacated after beating Jose Luis Ramirez in October 1988) and enjoyed two reigns as WBC super lightweight champion between May 1989 and June 1996. Along the way, he picked up the IBF 140-pound title with his sensational but controversial last-second KO of Meldrick Taylor, a belt he defended twice before vacating.

* He is one of the few fighters who can claim an all-time top-10 rating in two weight classes. He made nine defenses at 130 and amassed a division-record 16 defenses at 140. One could argue that Chavez was at his peak the night he knocked out Edwin Rosario to win the 135-pound title and that he would have added a third division in terms of all-time success had he chosen to remain there.

* His 32 victories in title fights is the most in history. He beat -- among others -- Roger Mayweather, Rocky Lockridge, Juan LaPorte, Rosario, Rafael "Bazooka" Limon, Ramirez, Taylor, Hector Camacho, Greg Haugen, Terrence Alli, Joey Gamache, Frankie Randall and Tony Lopez.

* Despite facing a veritable gauntlet of power punchers, Chavez suffered only two knockdowns -- against Randall and fellow IBHOF Class of 2011 inductee Kostya Tszyu.

* Finally, his 14-year, 90-fight unbeaten streak from the beginning of his career is among the longest in the sport's annals.

But for all his statistical success, Chavez was beloved because of his gregarious personality and his willingness to give back to his most ardent supporters. Besides staging countless public exhibitions, Chavez fought numerous non-title fights in Mexico just so his fans could see him live.

Few can claim to be the greatest of all time in any category but when it comes to Mexican boxing champions only one name can be mentioned with certainty: Julio Cesar Chavez.