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.
