SPORTS

Young Star Jake Paul Takes on Boxing Veteran Chavez Jr.

Anaheim, California, USA,Sun Jun 29 2025
Jake Paul, a popular internet personality turned boxer, is back in the ring this Saturday night. He will face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. This is Paul's second fight in a row against a former world champion. He recently beat Mike Tyson in November and is now aiming for a world title shot in 2026. Chavez Jr. , on the other hand, is a seasoned boxer with a long career. He has fought some big names like Canelo Alvarez and Daniel Jacobs. At 39, this fight could be his last chance to make a statement. Chavez Jr. has a record of 54 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw. He won the WBC middleweight title in 2011 but lost it in 2012. The undercard features some exciting matches too. Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez will defend his unified WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles against Yuniel Dorticos. Ramirez recently unified the belts by beating Chris Billam-Smith in November. Dorticos is a former two-time cruiserweight world champion and will be a tough challenger. The prelims start at 3 p. m. ET and can be watched live on Uncrowned. The main card begins at 8 p. m. ET on DAZN pay-per-view, with the main event expected to start around 11 p. m. ET. The main card includes several other fights, such as Raul Curiel vs. Victor Ezequiel Rodriguez and Avious Griffin vs. Julian Rodriguez. In the prelims, Joel Iriarte won against Kevin Johnson via unanimous decision. Alexander Gueche def. Vincent Avina, Joshua Edwards def. Dominic Hardy via first-round TKO, Rene Alvarado def. Victor Morales, and John Ramirez def. Josue Jesus Morales. This fight is a big deal for both Paul and Chavez Jr. Paul is looking to prove himself against more experienced opponents, while Chavez Jr. is fighting to stay relevant in the boxing world. It will be interesting to see how this matchup plays out.

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    How does Jake Paul's recent performance against Mike Tyson influence the expectations for his fight against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.?
    Will the crowd at the Honda Center be more excited about the main event or the free snacks?
    How do the fighters' respective training methods and strategies compare, and what advantages do they offer?

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