Overview
- The bout is set for June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, as a cruiserweight main event streaming exclusively on DAZN pay-per-view.
- Paul enters with an 11-1 record and seven knockouts while Chávez Jr. brings a 54-6-1 mark with 34 career KOs from his days as a WBC middleweight champion.
- A full undercard has been unveiled, highlighted by a WBO world cruiserweight title fight between Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez and Yuniel Dorticos.
- Paul is installed as a heavy favorite at ‑600 on BetMGM odds and analysts forecast a win by TKO or decision.
- Most Valuable Promotions has refuted renewed allegations that Paul’s previous bouts, including his win over Mike Tyson, were arranged.