ANAHEIM, Calif. – A significant complaint among boxing enthusiasts regarding Jake Paul is that while he excels as a promoter, he isn’t regarded as a “real” fighter and tends to avoid facing opponents who genuinely challenge him.
However, those critics may need to rethink their argument as Paul prepares to face former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. The bout is scheduled for Saturday at 8 p.m. Eastern.
Viewers can catch the action live exclusively on DAZN pay-per-view.
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Some perceive Jake Paul, originally from Westlake, Ohio, as merely a provocateur. After rising to fame on platforms like Vine and YouTube, he capitalized on that success to influence the boxing world.
Proven to be a skilled promoter, Paul has a professional record of 11 wins and 1 loss, with seven knockouts. Having faced diverse challengers ranging from MMA fighters to a retired NBA player, fans have long anticipated a fight against a seasoned boxer, which is now on the horizon.
This anticipated match will see Paul go up against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., who boasts an impressive 54-6-1 record with 34 knockouts. As the son of Mexican boxing icon Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., Chavez Jr. brings significant experience and skill, making this one of Paul’s toughest challenges yet.
Fight Card for Saturday
- Main event: Jake Paul vs. Julio César Chávez Jr.
- Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez vs. Yuniel Dorticos – Cruiserweight, for the WBA and WBO 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
