Julio Cesar Chavez Campeones opens restaurant.

Julio Cesar Chavez is opening Julio Cesar Chavez Campeones (Champions), a one-of-a-kind boxing-themed restaurant and entertainment venue on November 10.

“The grand opening of Julio Cesar Chavez Campeones is a special moment for me,” said Julio Cesar Chavez. “It’s very gratifying to have the opportunity to open a place that the Hispanic community can be proud of. I hope that all my fellow countrymen and everyone else will join me at this event.”
   
Located in Mesa, Ariz., Campeones is a 30,000-square-foot venue featuring authentic Mexican food, a full sports bar, arcade games and a World Boxing Council (WBC) Legends of Boxing Museum. In addition, the venue has the Bud Light Doce (12) Events Center for concerts, boxing matches, quinceaneras and community events. The center will be able to accommodate about 1,700 people, with capacity for another 850 visitors in the restaurant, sports bar and arcade areas.
   
Campeones will provide a shot in the arm to the local economy. Brian Weymouth, Chavez’s agent and business partner in Julio Cesar Chavez Campeones, and team have hired 80 people for the opening, and the venue is projecting revenues of $7-$10 million for the first year of business, which will be a boost for the city of Mesa. Campeones will be a major attraction for the local Hispanic community as well as for visitors from across the U.S. and Mexico.
   
“We’ve received enormous support from everyone in the community for this type of entertainment venue. Julio, one of the world’s greatest boxing champions, believes that the incredible number of dedicated fans in the Valley makes Mesa a perfect market for launching Campeones,” said Weymouth.