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Jake Paul Takes on Chavez Jr: What You Need to Know
Anaheim, California, USA,Fri Jun 27 2025
Jake Paul, the YouTube star turned boxer, is stepping into the ring again. This time, he's facing Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, a former world champion. The fight is set for Saturday, June 28, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The main event is scheduled to start at 8pm Pacific Standard Time.
Paul has been making waves in the boxing world. He's not a traditional boxer, but he's gained a lot of attention. His last fight against Mike Tyson was a big deal. It had 64 million concurrent streams on Netflix. Paul has made at least $60 million from boxing. He's got an 11-1 record.
Chavez Jr, on the other hand, has had a tough time lately. He's 39 years old and hasn't held a major title in 13 years. He's had personal problems too. Like issues with drugs and alcohol. He's also been in legal trouble. But he's still got a lot of experience. He's fought 62 times and has a record of 54-6-1.
Paul says Chavez Jr is his toughest opponent yet. Chavez Jr says he wants to end Paul's career. It's going to be an interesting fight. There are six undercard bouts before the main event. The undercard starts at 5pm local time.
The fight is going to be streamed live on DAZN pay-per-view. It's available in over 200 countries. The prize money is reported to be over $20 million. But the exact split hasn't been announced.
There's a lot of hype around this fight. Paul is known for his trash talk. He's been mocking Chavez Jr's personal problems. But Chavez Jr is a seasoned fighter. He's got more experience than any of Paul's previous opponents.
This fight is a big deal for both men. Paul wants to prove he's a serious boxer. Chavez Jr wants to show he's still got what it takes. It's going to be a night to remember.
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