Jake Paul Defeats Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in Cruiserweight Fight

Celebrity boxer Jake Paul defeated former middleweight boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr by unanimous decision in a cruiserweight fight in California, United States. The 28-year-old YouTube influencer-turned-boxer won with judges’ scores of 99-91, 97-93, and 98-92 in the 10-round fight at Honda Center in Anaheim. This victory comes after his previous fight against former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.

Chavez Jr, a former WBC middleweight champion, has not held a major boxing title in 13 years and has fought infrequently in recent years. Paul, known for his social media presence, now boasts a six-fight winning streak and a record of 12-1 with seven knockouts.

After the win, Paul expressed his desire to challenge current and former WBC champions, aiming to become a world champion. However, Chavez Jr stated that Paul may not be ready to face the champions he mentioned.

Paul also accused Canelo Alvarez of avoiding a fight, claiming Alvarez was paid to prevent their match. Despite not having a traditional boxing background, Paul has become a top attraction in the sport, earning millions since his boxing career began.

Chavez Jr, on the other hand, has faced personal and professional challenges in recent years, including a notable defeat to Anderson Silva in a crossover match. Reports suggest that Paul may enter the WBC rankings following this victory.

According to the source: Al Jazeera.