Overview

• Paul controlled the action with sharp jabs and body shots to earn unanimous decision scores of 99-91, 98-92 and 97-93 against the former middleweight titleholder.
• He absorbed Chavez Jr.’s late offense to maintain command throughout most of the 10-round bout and log his fifth consecutive win.
• With the victory, Paul improves his professional record to 12-1, including seven wins by knockout, and cements his standing in the cruiserweight division.
• In the co-main event, Gilberto Ramirez defended his WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles by unanimous decision over Yuniel Dorticos, setting up potential unification talks.
• Paul immediately called out reigning champions Gilberto Ramirez and Badou Jack as his next opponents, underscoring his ambition to secure a world title.