SPORTS

Young Star Jake Paul Takes on Boxing Veteran Chavez Jr.

Anaheim, California, USA,Sun Jun 29 2025

Internet Personality Turned Boxer Aims for World Title Shot

Main Event: Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

  • Date: Saturday Night
  • Location: Honda Center, Anaheim, California
  • Significance: Paul's second consecutive fight against a former world champion
  • Paul's Recent Victory: Beat Mike Tyson in November
  • Paul's Goal: World title shot in 2026

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

  • Career: Seasoned boxer with a long career
  • Notable Fights: Canelo Alvarez, Daniel Jacobs
  • Age: 39
  • Record: 54 wins, 6 losses, 1 draw
  • Title: WBC middleweight title (2011-2012)

Undercard Highlights

  • Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez vs. Yuniel Dorticos
  • Ramirez defends unified WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles
  • Ramirez's recent victory: Unified belts by beating Chris Billam-Smith in November
  • Dorticos: Former two-time cruiserweight world champion

Event Schedule

  • Prelims: 3 p.m. ET, live on Uncrowned
  • Main Card: 8 p.m. ET on DAZN pay-per-view
  • Main Event: Expected to start around 11 p.m. ET
  • Other Fights:
  • Raul Curiel vs. Victor Ezequiel Rodriguez
  • Avious Griffin vs. Julian Rodriguez

Prelims Results

  • Joel Iriarte def. Kevin Johnson via unanimous decision
  • Alexander Gueche def. Vincent Avina
  • Joshua Edwards def. Dominic Hardy via first-round TKO
  • Rene Alvarado def. Victor Morales
  • John Ramirez def. Josue Jesus Morales

Fight Significance

  • Jake Paul: Proving himself against more experienced opponents
  • Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.: Fighting to stay relevant in the boxing world

Conclusion

This matchup promises to be an exciting and significant event for both fighters. Paul aims to continue his rise in the boxing world, while Chavez Jr. seeks to make a final statement in his career.

questions

    How do the respective training camps of Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. prepare their fighters for this high-stakes match?
    Are the commentators and analysts being paid to favor one fighter over the other?
    Will Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. bring his dad's legendary status to the ring, or will it just be a regular Saturday night fight?

actions