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Canelo Alvarez Backs Chavez Jr. Ahead of Jake Paul Clash at Honda Center

Scheduled for June 28 on DAZN pay-per-view, this 10-round cruiserweight contest offers a career-defining test for Jake Paul against a veteran champion.

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Overview

  • The June 28 showdown is set for ten rounds at a 200-pound limit in Anaheim’s Honda Center, headlining DAZN pay-per-view.
  • Canelo Alvarez publicly endorsed Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., calling it a prime opportunity for redemption and expressing confidence in his focus and preparation.
  • Former welterweight champion Shawn Porter predicted a knockout victory for Jake Paul, citing concerns about Chavez Jr.’s conditioning during training.
  • Paul enters off his November 2024 unanimous decision over Mike Tyson, while Chavez Jr. snapped a three-year layoff with a win over UFC veteran Uriah Hall last July.
  • The undercard features a unified cruiserweight title fight between Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez and Yuniel Dorticos, alongside rising contenders across multiple weight classes.