Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

Fighters Breakdown

Fighter Age Weight Class Record (pre-fight)

Jake Paul 28 Cruiserweight 11‑1 (7 KOs)
Julio César Chávez Jr. 39 Cruiserweight 54‑6‑1 (34 KOs)

Paul is a former YouTube star turned boxer, infamous for fighting older legends like Mike Tyson, whom he beat in November 2024 .

Chávez Jr., son of Mexican legend Julio Sr., is a former WBC middleweight champion (2011–2012), though plagued by inactivity and personal issues recently .

🥊 Fight Overview

Date & Venue

Took place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California .

Time

Prelim fights began around 3 PM ET, main card at 8 PM ET (5 PM PT), with Paul and Chávez Jr.’s ringwalks scheduled near 11 PM ET (8 PM PT) .

Broadcast

Aired live on DAZN Pay‑Per‑View, priced at $59.99 in the U.S. (bundle options available), reaching over 200 countries .

Stakes & Significance

For Paul: A win adds legitimacy, possibly securing WBC/WBA ranking and setting up fights with bigger names like Canelo, Joshua, or Gervonta Davis .

For Chávez Jr.: A chance to revive a fading career and prove himself again on a major stage .

Odds: Paul was the heavy favorite (~‑700 to ‑670), Chávez Jr. long underdog (+400 to +475) .

Undercard Highlights

Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez vs Yuniel Dorticos – WBA & WBO cruiserweight title clash

Holly Holm vs Yolanda Vega – Lightweight showcase

Floyd Schofield vs Tevin Farmer – Lightweight bout

Avious Griffin vs Julian Rodriguez – Welterweight fight

Raúl Curiel vs Victor Rodriguez – Welterweight eliminator
Prelims featured emerging talents like Joel Iriarte and Joshua Edwards .

Prediction & Expert Insight

Analysts generally picked Jake Paul, many calling for a mid-fight TKO (e.g., TKO by Round 5) .

Key factors: Paul’s youth, power, activity vs Chávez Jr.’s age, ring rust, and stamina concerns.

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