Jake Paul returns to the ring to box Julio Cesar Chavez Jr next weekend, fighting for the first time since his controversial clash with Mike Tyson.
Paul has gone 11-1 as a boxer since making his pro debut in 2020, facing fellow YouTubers, mixed martial artists, and pro boxers along the way. All the while, he has received credit and criticism, but more so the latter, especially as he fought a 58-year-old Tyson in November.
Paul, 28, outpointed the former heavyweight champion yet admitted to holding back, and now he prepares to face another ex-world champion: Chavez Jr, son of the legendary Julio Cesar Sr.
Chavez Jr, 39, improved his hefty record to 54-6-1 by outpointing UFC alum Uriah Hall across six rounds last July, but just four years ago, he suffered a surprising decision loss to UFC legend Anderson Silva.
Which Chavez Jr will turn up in Anaheim? Will he pose a legitimate threat to the “Problem Child”, Paul? Here’s all you need to know.
When is the fight?
Paul will fight Chavez Jr on Saturday 28 June at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The event is due to begin at 1am BST on Sunday (5pm PT / 7pm CT / 8pm ET on Saturday), with Paul vs Chavez Jr ring walks set for 4am BST on Sunday (8pm PT / 10pm CT / 11pm ET on Saturday).
How can I watch it?
The fight will stream live exclusively on DAZN pay-per-view in over 200 countries worldwide. The event is priced at £24.99 in the UK, $59.99 in the US, and the equivalent of $19.99 for the rest of the world. Purchase a subscription to DAZN here, with plans starting at £14.99 a month.
DAZN PPV bundles are also available, with fans able to buy two PPV events for the special price of £39.99 UK, $94.99 US, and the the equivalent of $34.99 in the rest of the world. Choose either Paul vs Chavez Jr and Usyk vs Dubois II (19 July), or Paul vs Chavez Jr and Berlanga vs Sheeraz (12 July, includes Stevenson vs Zepeda). Buying a PPV fight on DAZN also provides seven days’ free access to the entire DAZN platform.
Odds
Paul – 1/6
Chavez Jr – 9/2
Draw – 16/1
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Fight card (subject to change)
Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr (cruiserweight)
Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez vs Yuniel Dorticos (WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles)
Holly Holm vs Yolanda Vega (lightweight)
Floyd Schofield vs Tevin Farmer (lightweight)
Avious Griffin vs Julian Rodriguez (welterweight)
Raul “Cugar” Curiel vs Victor Ezequiel Rodriguez (welterweight)
Naomy Valle vs Ashley Felix (light-flyweight)
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