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Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Trade Bold Predictions Ahead of June 28 Cruiserweight Bout

Paul sees the Anaheim clash as a stepping stone to a world title campaign, with Chavez Jr. aiming to avenge past setbacks

Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. pose for photos in anticipation of their fight at Avalon Hollywood Theater.
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Overview

  • Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. are set to meet for a 10-round cruiserweight contest on June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
  • The event will stream exclusively on DAZN pay-per-view in over 200 countries and is co-promoted by Most Valuable Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions.
  • Paul says he must shed 13 pounds to hit the 200-pound limit and has promised a knockout to boost his world title ambitions.
  • Chavez Jr. insists this fight is his “third big one,” driven by a desire to erase past regrets from catchweight bouts with Canelo Alvarez and Sergio Martinez.
  • The undercard features a unified cruiserweight title clash between Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez and Yuniel Dorticos alongside supporting bouts with Holly Holm and Floyd Schofield.