Paul's boxing career has seen some notable wins, including a victory over Anderson Silva and a controversial eight-round win against Mike Tyson. Now, he's set to face Chavez Jr, the son of a boxing legend who's had his own ups and downs in the ring.
Chavez Jr's career includes wins over Sebastian Zbik, Andy Lee, and Peter Manfredo Jr. He's also faced some tough losses, including one to Anderson Silva and another to Canelo Alvarez. His motivation for this fight? To avenge Mike Tyson's loss to Paul.
When asked about the upcoming Paul vs Chavez Jr fight, Canelo Alvarez shared his thoughts with Seconds Out:
"Yeah. I obviously support Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. I hope he wins. [If] he prepares himself really good and take it seriously and beat him."
Canelo's support for Chavez Jr isn't surprising, given their history. Back in 2017, Canelo defeated Chavez Jr in a clear unanimous decision, with none of the three judges giving Chavez Jr a single round.
As for Canelo, he's got his hands full with other plans. He's set to fight William Scull this weekend in an undisputed bout, part of a four-fight deal with Riyadh Season. There's also talk of a potential mega fight against Terence Crawford down the line.
The Paul vs Chavez Jr fight announcement came after Paul's negotiations with Canelo reached advanced stages but ultimately fell through. Paul publicly called Alvarez a "duck" when the Mexican star opted out to sign the Riyadh Season deal instead.
For Chavez Jr, this fight offers a chance at redemption. His career has been marred by issues outside the ring, and a win over the popular Paul could put him back in the spotlight for the right reasons.
As the boxing world watches, it's clear that this match-up between Paul and Chavez Jr will have implications beyond just the result. It's a clash of generations, styles, and career trajectories that's sure to capture attention both inside and outside the traditional boxing community.