Jake Paul is back in action! The Youtuber-turned-boxer continues his progress in the ring when he faces former world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on June 28. The fight in California airs on DAZN PPV worldwide.
The fight and event is a collaboration between Paul and Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions. Both men have teamed up to put on a show on the day of UFC 317 in Las Vegas.
Paul (11-1) is coming off a historic event in November where he faced Mike Tyson. While the 58-year-old Tyson couldn’t do much in the ring, the fight on Netflix brought in record viewing numbers.
The 28-year-old Paul was close to fighting Canelo Alvarez before the latter signed a deal with Riyadh Season. A fight with Gervonta Davis was also on the table before “Tank” fought Lamont Roach to a draw. Now, he faces the son of the legendary Julio Cesar Chavez, a man Canelo has beaten.
WATCH: Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on DAZN
“Five years ago, I stepped into the ring for my pro debut after a single amateur fight, and every fight since has been a step towards becoming world champion. I just defeated the baddest man on the planet, and now I’m going against a former champion who conman Canelo couldn’t finish,” Paul said in a statement.
“Chavez Jr. is Mexican, but I, El Gallo De Dorado, have the will and heart of the great Mexican fighters. On Saturday, June 28, live on DAZN pay-per-view, I will knock out Julio and make Chavez Sr. proud in ways Jr. never has.”
Chavez Jr. (55-6-1) was considered the next big thing in boxing. He won the WBC middleweight title in 2011. Since losing against Canelo in 2017, Chavez has gone 4-3, including a loss against former MMA great Anderson Silva.
The 39-year-old beat Uriah Hall on the Paul vs. Mike Perry fight card. He has attempted to find his way back to relevancy. A win against Paul could do just that.
“I feel rejuvenated and 10 years younger… I want to thank MVP for taking the risk of fighting me,” Chavez said. “Unfortunately for their Problem Child, they’re going to have a big problem this June—one they won’t know how to resolve. Hopefully when I beat him, people won’t underestimate this win.”
The Sporting News will provide all you need to know about Paul vs. Chavez, from streaming info, the fight card, and more.
When is Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.?
- Date: Saturday, June 28
- Start time: TBA
- Main event start time (approx.): TBA
- Location: Honda Center – Anaheim, California
Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will be on June 28, the same day as UFC 317. The event emanates from inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The home of the Anaheim Ducks can hold up to 19,578 people.
Where to watch Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
- Live Stream: DAZN
- PPV Price: TBA
Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will be available on DAZN worldwide.
A DAZN monthly subscription is $19.99 on a 12-month contract or $29.99 month-to-month. The annual subscription is $224.99.
The PPV price has not been announced yet.
Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. tickets
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Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. fight card
- Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.; Cruiserweights
- Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (c) vs. Yuniel Dorticos for the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles
