Jun 28, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Jake Paul leaves the ring following his victory in opposition to Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. at Honda Heart. Obligatory Credit score: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Photographs
Jake Paul practically made good on his Thursday press convention promise, defeating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. by unanimous resolution. He took the playing cards 99-91, 97-93 and 98-92 in cruiserweight motion Saturday night time in Anaheim, Calif.
Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) failed to seek out the knockout over Chavez (54-7-1, 34 KOs), however his quantity, pace and exercise have been sufficient to outlast the charismatic star.
Though Paul wasn’t his common self, he instructed Ariel Helwani within the ring post-fight it is one thing to construct off.
“He is a troublesome, powerful man,” Paul stated. “By no means been stopped. He is a Mexican warrior. I respect Mexican warriors. I respect Mexico, however I am additionally a warrior and I got here out on high.”
As for what’s subsequent for Paul, the sky is the restrict in his thoughts.
“I need harder fighters,” Paul stated. “I wish to be world champion.”
Paul stated he expects to return someday later this 12 months to stay energetic.
“I will struggle anybody, anyplace, anytime, anywhere.”
Chavez was gracious in defeat as he joined Paul within the ring.
“He isn’t prepared for the champions, however he is a very good fighter,” Chavez stated.
Here is how the struggle performed out.
Spherical 1 was a sluggish begin for Paul and Chavez. Whereas Paul circled and located a house for his jab, Chavez did not land a single strike. Spherical 2 was a lot of the identical, as Paul continued to really feel out the Mexican legend.
Rounds 3-7 have been extraordinarily taxidermical from Chavez, as Paul discovered the punches he needed, every a precise microcosm of the one earlier than it.
By Spherical 10, Chavez had picked up the tempo within the earlier two rounds with just a few clear combos, however nothing startling to spring a comeback.
Paul would not care who he fights subsequent, however he reminded his lone nemesis, Tommy Fury (11-0, 4 KOs), to “cease working,” teasing a attainable rematch.
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