Chavez's recipe for success is simple yet powerful. He believes dreams come true through effort and perseverance, with discipline being the most crucial factor. During his visit, he emphasized the importance of courage in overcoming setbacks.
"You have to have the courage to get up, but without discipline you get nowhere," Chavez said.
The former champion revealed he didn't initially like boxing and was more interested in soccer. He followed his brothers' path into the sport, making a deal with his mother that set the stage for his incredible career.
"I told my mother that if I lost I would go back to school, and that's how I got to 90 fights undefeated," Chavez explained.
Despite his success, Chavez faced personal struggles. He admitted to feeling alone and turning to alcohol and drugs, which led to the end of his undefeated streak.
"I felt alone and took refuge in alcohol and drugs and that's how I lost my undefeated record. That has been the hardest fight of my life and the greatest victory," Chavez shared.
Regarding current boxing topics, Chavez weighed in on the potential Crawford vs Canelo fight scheduled for September 13. He predicts a win for Canelo, citing the significant weight difference as a major factor.
"I don't see any chance of him beating Canelo. Yes, he's going to give him a fight because he's good, but he doesn't have a chance to win. It's too much weight and it's not going to be enough for him to win," Chavez stated.
On the much-anticipated Canelo vs David Benavidez matchup, Chavez expressed frustration at the delay.
"It's the fight everyone wants to see, but Canelo doesn't want it and I don't know when we're going to see it," he said.
Chavez also commented on Manny Pacquiao's return to the ring at 47 years old against Mario Barrios. While he finds the comeback surprising, he believes Pacquiao has a chance to win.
"You should never rule out Pacquiao. It seems crazy to me to return at 47 years old. Logically he is going against a fighter who is not a great champion, a regular fighter and he has a chance to win," Chavez observed.
The interview served as a reminder of Chavez's enduring impact on boxing. Born in Ciudad Obregon, he set an attendance record of 132,274 spectators at Azteca Stadium in his fight against Greg Haugen, cementing his status as a national hero and global boxing icon.