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Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chávez Jr. Face Off as Press Conference Heats Up

The June 28 cruiserweight bout gains momentum with fiery exchanges between Paul and Chávez Sr., setting the stage for a clash of legacy and spectacle.

May 14, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. at press conference in anticipation of their fight at Avalon Hollywood Theater. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Paul vs Chavez Jr - Hollywood Press Conference: Jake Paul (left) and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
May 14, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. pose for photos in anticipation of their fight at Avalon Hollywood Theater. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
May 14, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. pose for photos following their press conference at Avalon Hollywood Theater. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chávez Jr. will meet in a 10-round cruiserweight fight on June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, streamed on DAZN PPV.
  • At the press conference, Paul vowed to 'embarrass' Chávez Jr., while Chávez Sr. declared there is 'no way' Paul can defeat his son.
  • Chávez Sr. praised his son's renewed training focus, calling it the hardest he has ever seen him prepare for a fight.
  • The event's co-main bout will feature Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez defending his WBO and WBA cruiserweight titles against Yuniel Dorticos.
  • Paul, with an 11-1 record, views this fight as a stepping stone toward a future title shot, while Chávez Jr. aims to reclaim relevance after a rocky career.