Overview

• The bout at Honda Center in Anaheim, California, marks Paul’s toughest challenge to date against a former WBC middleweight champion.
• Canelo Alvarez stated he trusts Chavez Jr. to win, intensifying the pre-fight hype.
• Paul dismissed Chavez Jr.’s talk of avenging Mike Tyson as a publicity ploy and insists there is no revenge needed.
• The YouTube-turned-boxer vowed to embarrass Chavez Jr., calling it his breakout performance.
• Paul has outlined an ambitious hit list of six potential opponents, including Gervonta Davis, Anthony Joshua, KSI and Ryan Garcia.