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Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Set for June 28 at Honda Center

Canelo Alvarez has publicly backed Chavez Jr ahead of their pay-per-view bout on DAZN.

The fight poster for Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr.
Jake Paul speaks at press conference in anticipation of his fight against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. at Avalon Hollywood Theater.
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Overview

  • The main event is a 10-round cruiserweight bout between Jake Paul (11-1, seven KOs) and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (54-6-1, 34 KOs), marking Paul’s first fight since outpointing Mike Tyson.
  • Canelo Alvarez has expressed confidence that Chavez Jr. will secure victory and called the matchup a key chance for redemption.
  • Dana White said he was unaware of the boxing event and showed little concern about its clash with UFC 317.
  • The undercard features Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez defending his WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles against Yuniel Dorticos and Holly Holm returning to boxing against Yolanda Vega.
  • Both fighters have voiced strong confidence in their preparations, with Paul predicting a knockout and Chavez Jr. saying he feels rejuvenated and ready.