Jake Paul Faces Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in Highly Anticipated Boxing Match
On Saturday night, the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, will host an electrifying boxing showdown between social media star turned professional boxer Jake Paul and former world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. This highly publicized event promises to deliver thrilling action as both fighters step into the ring, with Paul seeking to further cement his status in the boxing world.
Jake Paul, boasting a record of 11 wins and only 1 loss with 7 of those victories coming by way of knockout, is coming off a decisive unanimous decision victory against boxing legend Mike Tyson in November. This victory marked Paul's fifth consecutive win since his narrow split decision defeat to Tommy Fury in 2023. As he eyes a cruiserweight world title shot in 2026, Paul's camp is reportedly in talks to challenge established champions Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez or Badou Jack, indicating his ambition to ascend the ranks in the boxing hierarchy.
On the opposing side, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., with a professional record of 54 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw, is not only a formidable opponent due to his extensive experience but also carries the legacy of his father, the legendary Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. Chavez Jr. is a former WBC middleweight titleholder, having claimed the belt in 2011 and successfully defended it three times before losing it to Sergio Martinez in 2012. Facing Paul is crucial for Chavez Jr., especially as a setback at 39 years old could signal a potential end to his illustrious but tumultuous boxing career.
The event's co-feature will showcase Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez defending his unified WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles against mandatory challenger Yuniel Dorticos. Ramirez, with an impressive record of 47 wins and 1 loss, won his titles after defeating Britain's Chris Billam-Smith in Riyadh last November. Dorticos, a former two-time world champion in the cruiserweight division, enters the ring with a record of 27 wins and 2 losses, looking to reclaim his championship glory.
The fight card will kick off with preliminaries starting at 3 p.m. ET, available for live streaming on Uncrowned, while the main card is set to commence at 8 p.m. ET on DAZN pay-per-view. Fans can expect the main event ring walks to take place around 11 p.m. ET, marking another milestone in the burgeoning boxing career of Jake Paul.
As boxing enthusiasts prepare for what promises to be an unforgettable night of fights, Uncrowned will provide live results, round-by-round updates, and highlights of the action inside the ring throughout the evening.