The career of Julio Cesar Chavez likely came to an end when he was unable to come out of his corner for the sixth round of this bout against Grover Wiley (29-6-1, 14 KOs), citing a broken hand. At the time of the stoppage, Wiley was ahead on two cards 28-27 while Chavez was ahead on the third also 28-27.

In June 2007, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr avenged his father’s loss, knocking out Grover Wiley in three rounds. Chavez Sr retired due to persistent hand injuries but remains active in the careers of his sons Julio Jr and Omar Chavez.

UNDERCARD – Junior welterweight prospect Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (22-0) knocked out Corey Alarcon in two rounds. Local middleweight favorite Jesus “The Hammer” Gonzales (16-1) was upset by the Mexican Olympian Jose Luis Zertuche (16-2-2) via an eighth-round TKO.
notes

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Venue: America West Arena
Scheduled: 10 Rounds
Promoter: Top Rank
Broadcast: Azteca America
Wiley’s purse: $22,500