“Jake Paul is strong, but he doesn’t know how to box,” says Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. ahead of the June 28 starring bout in California.
Expectations are growing for the fight between Julio César Chávez Jr. and boxer-turned-influencer Jake Paul, to be held on June 28, 2025 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, in a 10-round cruiserweight bout. This event marks the official return of Chavez Jr. to the ring, and promises to be one of the most mediatic of the year.
Chávez Jr. seeks redemption
After three years away from the professional ring, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (54-6-1, 34 KOs) reappeared in July 2024 with a win over Uriah Hall.
That fight was part of the event in which Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson, generating criticism and global attention.
Now, the son of the legendary Julio Cesar Chavez is looking to consolidate his comeback with a win against Paul, who has an 11-1 record (7 KOs), with most of his victories coming against opponents with little professional boxing experience.
The backing of the Champion
In recent interviews, Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. has been emphatic in his support for his son.
During a one-on-one between the two boxers this week, the “Caesar of Boxing” held nothing back:
“Jake Paul is a YouTuber who has gained experience, but he doesn’t know much about boxing. He’s strong, but my son is going to knock him out,” he assured.
He also asked his son not to hold anything back and go all out from the first round: “I don’t want to see a mediocre fight. I want him to go out there and knock him out.
With all due respect, we're going to fuck this bastard
JC Chávez
Fight that divides opinions
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The fight has generated controversy in the boxing world.
Some see it as a media circus, others as a legitimate opportunity for the Junior. to fight again against an opponent who – although not traditionally trained – has shown discipline and power.
For the U.S. Hispanic community, the fight has symbolic value:
To see a Mexican with a pugilistic legacy face a character that represents the modern spectacle of boxing.
The event will be broadcast on pay-per-view, with tickets already on sale.
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