Honors
In 1982, he was named comeback fighter of the year by Ring magazine. His wins over Limon in 1982 and Edwards in 1983, were both named Ring Magazine fights of the year. In 2003, Chacon was included on Ring Magazine's list of "The 100 Greatest Punchers of All-Time". In January 2005, Chacon was elected into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
He is referenced in the Warren Zevon song "Boom Boom Mancini."
| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Eder Jofre Stripped |
WBC Featherweight boxing champion 7 Sep 1974– 44 Jun 1975 |
Succeeded by Rubén Olivares |
| Preceded by Rafael Limón |
WBC Super Featherweight boxing champion 11 Dec 1982 – 1983 Stripped |
Succeeded by Héctor Camacho |
| Awards | ||
| Preceded by Jimmy Young |
The Ring Magazine Comeback of the Year 1982 |
Succeeded by Roberto Durán |
| Previous: Ray Leonard KO14 Thomas Hearns |
Ring Magazine fight of the year W15 Rafael Limon 1982 |
Next: José Luis Ramírez KO4 Edwin Rosario |
| Ring Magazine fight of the year W12 Cornelius Boza Edwards 1983 |
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