Bobby Chacon
- January 5, 2024
- Boxer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Bobby Chacon |
| Occupation | Boxer |
| Date Of Birth | Nov 28, 1951(1951-11-28) |
| Age | 73 |
| Date Of Death | 2016-09-07 |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | California |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
Bobby Chacon Biography
| Name | Bobby Chacon |
| Birthday | Nov 28 |
| Birth Year | 1951 |
| Home Town | California |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Siblings | Dolores Banegas |
| Spouse | Valerie Chacon |
| Children(s) | Bobby Chacon Jr., Donna Chacon, Jamie Chacon, Alexis Chacon |
Bobby Chacon is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on November 28, 1951 in California, United States. The Ring’s 100 greatest punchers of all time and twice a world champion. He set a record for his career of 59-7-1.
The title of WBC champion was claimed by His title as WBC champion was taken by Hector Camacho…
Born in Pacoima, in the San Fernando Valley, Chacon graduated from San Fernando High School and turned professional in 1972 while a student at California State University, Northridge, leading to the nickname “Schoolboy”. 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.
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.
He was raised by three siblings and three brothers.
Bobby Chacon Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Boxer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Bobby Chacon is one of the richest Boxer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bobby Chacon 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a winner in one of the 19 first fights he fought since becoming a professional in the year 1972.
His victories against Rafael Limon in 1982 and Cornelius Boza Edwards in 1983 were each recognized as Ring Magazine Fights of the Year.
Bobby Chacon (November 28, 1951 – September 7, 2016) was an American two-time world boxing champion at Featherweight (1974) and Super Featherweight (1982). Chacon had a record of 59 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw, with 47 wins coming by knockout. He held victories over seven other men who held a world title, and later avenged 5 of his 7 losses. The world champions he beat were: Rubén Olivares, Chucho Castillo, Danny Lopez, Alfredo Marcano, Rafael Limón, Cornelius Boza-Edwards and Arturo Frias.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Bobby Chacon Dating?
According to our records, Bobby Chacon married to Valerie Chacon. As of December 1, 2023, Bobby Chacon’s is not dating anyone.
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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. In 1987 and 1989 he won one fight each year. He retired in 1989 winning 14 out of his last 15 fights.
Facts & Trivia
Bobby Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Bobby Chacon celebrates birthday on November 28 of every year.
Chacon was placed on probation in 1984 for beating his second of three wives. His life was again marred by tragedy in 1991, when his son Bobby Jr. was killed in a gang slaying. 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 suffered from the effects of dementia pugilistica (boxer’s syndrome). He died after suffering a fall while in hospice care for dementia on September 7, 2016. He was 64.
What happened Bobby Chacon?
Bobby Chacon
Died| September 7, 2016 (aged 64) Lake Elsinore, California, U.S.
Stance| Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights| 67
When did Boom Boom Mancini fight Bobby Chacon?
| Date | January 14, 1984 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, United States |
| Title(s) on the line | WBA lightweight title |
Tale of the tape
Is Boxer Bobby Chacon still alive?
September 7, 2016
Where is Bobby Chacon buried?
Chacon will then be laid to rest Sept. 26 at the San Fernando Mission Cemetery at 9 a.m. in the Mission Garden Mausoleum. Chacon, the pride of Pacoima, died Sept. 7 at age 64 after a fall.
How old is Bobby Chacon?
64 years (1951–2016)