Jake Paul faces Julio Cesar Chavez Jr live from Honda Center in Anaheim, CA on Saturday, June 28. The contest pits the YouTuber turned pro boxer from Cleveland, Ohio against the former champion from Mexico. The pair square off at cruiserweight.
Paul (11-1, 7 KOs) is back in the ring following his decision victory over Mike Tyson last November. Chavez Jr. (54-6-1, 34 KOs) made his return last July, defeating Uriah Hall, also by decision. The bout is scheduled for 10 rounds.
The 12-round co-feature is a championship bout between Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (47-1, 30 KOs) of Mexico and Yuniel Dorticos (27-2, 25 KOs) of Cuba. Ramirez puts his unified WBA and WBO belts on the line. Former two-time champion Dorticos looks to once again become champion.
On the Paul vs Chavez undercard are two 10-round welterweight matchups featuring Mexico’s Raul Curiel (15-0-1, 13 KOs) versus Victor Ezequiel Rodriguez (16-0-1, 9 KOs) of Uruguay, and Avious Griffin (17-0, 16 KOs) of Chattanooga, TN against Julian Rodriguez (23-1, 14 KOs) of Hoboken, NJ.
Plus, Floyd Schofield (18-0, 12 KOs) of Jersey City, NJ takes on Philadelphia’s former champion Tevin Farmer (33-8-1, 8 KOs) in a 10-rounder at lightweight.
Paul vs Chavez airs live on DAZN. The start time is 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT, with the prelims starting at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT.
Paul vs Chavez live blog
Final message from Jake Paul
Here is Jake Paul’s final message, titled “Tomorrow,” ahead of his fight on Saturday against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Paul promises to knock Chavez Jr. out.
Canelo picks his winner in Paul vs Chavez fight
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Naomy Valle vs Ashley Felix fight canceled
The scheduled Paul vs. Chavez undercard bout between Naomy Valle (14-0, 9 KOs) of Costa Rica and Ashley Felix (7-3, 1 KO) of Mexico is a no-go. Valle, who took part in the open workout on Wednesday, later posted on social media, revealing that the light flyweight contest was canceled due to “reasons beyond my control,” she wrote.
Paul vs Chavez: How to watch & start time
Paul vs Chavez airs live on DAZN. The start time is 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT, with the prelims starting at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT.
Paul vs Chavez results
Get Paul vs Chavez full fight card and stay tuned for live results below.
Main Card
- Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
- Gilberto Ramirez vs. Yuniel Dorticos
- Raul Curiel vs. Victor Ezequiel Rodriguez
- Avious Griffin vs. Julian Rodriguez
- Floyd Schofield vs. Tevin Farmer
Prelims
- Holly Holm vs. Yolanda Vega Ochoa
- Joel Iriarte vs. Kevin Johnson
- Alexander Gueche vs. Vincent Avina
- Joshua Edwards vs. Dominicc Hardy
- Victor Morales vs. Rene Alvarado
- John Ramirez vs. Saleto Henderson