Home/Boxing

Legendary Julio Cesar Chavez expressed a desire for fans to share their thoughts after watching the reality show featuring his family. Called ‘The Chavez’, the ‘do-series’, which blends documentary elements with story-telling, premiered on September 16.

The Spanish reality show consists of six episodes, offering fans a glimpse into the personal life of one of the most renowned figures in boxing history. It appears to have hit the mark considering how many viewers could relate to the experiences of a family that shares similarities with their own lives.

Julio Cesar Chavez and ‘The Chavez’: It is as it stands

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

The short Instagram video begins with a heartfelt moment as boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez addresses his fans. Speaking in Spanish, Chavez connects with his followers, offering a raw and honest glimpse into his thoughts. Thankfully, for the non-Spanish-speaking audience, translation from ‘AI’ came to the rescue. “Here with my wife, watching the series. So, tell me, how does it seem to you? Be honest,” Chavez asks, inviting fans into his world.

As the video progresses, his wife Myriam joins him, visibly moved by how the series turned out. While she expressed happiness with the final product, she also reflected on how it stirred up memories of the tough times the family had endured. One of Chavez’s sons, sitting nearby, added his own thoughts, sharing how some of the scenes were emotionally intense and difficult to watch. The family clearly went through a lot, but understood the importance of showing the world the real picture.

Julio Cesar Chavez himself acknowledged the weight of their journey. “Yeah, honestly, everything we went through was really hard, but there it is—you can’t change the past. The important thing is that we made it through,” The Caesar of Boxing said, offering a message of resilience.

Joy and Heart: A Family Life Unfiltered

As it appeared, most fans seemed overwhelmingly positive about ‘The Chavez’. Let’s check what a few of them had to say.

On a positive note, this fan expressed strong enthusiasm for ‘The Chavez’. Calling it the best series out there, they seem to find it quite relatable, reflecting real-life experiences that many families go through. They said, “It’s the best series in the world; don’t s**k… It’s the reality of what we all families experience 👏 😂.”

Perhaps expressing a desire to see more members of the Chavez family, especially Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Omar Chavez, the next fan also shared their appreciation for the show. They said, “Very good series, but Julio Jr. and Omar are missing.

The following fan also sounded very excited. They are looking forward to the next season of ‘The Chavez’. But they would also appreciate more appearances from Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Omar Chavez. This is what this fan said: “Very good, waiting for season 2 where more of Jr. and Omar can come out. 👏👏👏.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Azteca 7 (@aztecasiete)

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

The next user’s comment probably marks the cultural impact of the show. Visibly impressed, they spoke about the authenticity of the show. The way it portrayed a Mexican family’s life resonated deeply. “The series is very good, especially that they show themselves as and as any Mexican family with their ups and downs. I started watching it, and it’s one of the few series I’ve really enjoyed,” said this user.

This fan appreciated how ‘The Chavez’ portrayed the genuine dynamics of the boxing family. They felt a deep emotional connection as if they were included in the family’s journey. “Very good, I love it!! Already the second season, but yaaaa😀 it’s a pleasure to see that naturalness, transparency, and complicity of the family. I love them, and I feel like a part of the Chavez 😍.”

As some of the fans highlighted, more coverage of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. might provide additional intrigue. The junior has been facing quite a few challenges in his life lately.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Nevertheless, the series captivates audiences by unveiling different facets of a boxing legend. Comprehending the life of someone like Julio Cesar Chavez in just six episodes is undoubtedly challenging. That’s why some of the fans suggested how they could barely wait for the next seasons. As much as he thrilled fans inside the ring for over two decades, how the man lives behind the four walls of his residence makes for an all-together fascinating story.

Which is your favorite Julio Cesar Chavez fight of all time?