1. Ok, but exactly how Mexican
Although both fighters shared Mexican heritage, with Chavez hailing from Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico, and De La Hoya coming from East Los Angeles, most Mexican and even Mexican American fans heavily favored Chavez. In pre-fight buildup events across the country, De La Hoya was booed by Hispanic fans, even in his hometown Los Angeles.
10 things you didn’t know about Julio César Chávez vs. Oscar De La Hoya 1
