Paul, who's 28 and hails from Cleveland, Ohio, last stepped into the ring in November. He outpointed Mike Tyson in an eight-round professional contest at AT&T; Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This upcoming fight marks Paul's 13th professional bout as he continues his journey toward becoming a legitimate world champion.
Chavez Jr, on the other hand, brings a wealth of experience to the ring. He's been a pro since 2003 and has 61 professional bouts under his belt.
Boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez Sr, father of Chavez Jr, shared his thoughts on the upcoming fight with Seconds Out. He believes his son has a strong chance of victory if he stays focused.
"I think everyone has a second chance in life. My son has had it really tough in the past but I have never seen him so focused as he is going in to this fight. If he goes in that focused, there's no doubt in my mind that he beats Jake Paul."
Chavez Sr acknowledged Paul's strengths but remained confident in his son's abilities.
"Any fighter has a chance going into a fight. Jake Paul is a strong fighter, he hits hard, he's young, and he does have an opportunity going into this fight but I believe my son will get the job done."
Paul has only one loss on his record, making this fight potentially his toughest test yet. If Chavez Jr emerges victorious, he'll become just the second fighter to defeat the social media star turned boxer.
The announcement of this intriguing matchup has already generated significant buzz in the boxing world. Fans eagerly await to see how Paul fares against a former world champion with extensive professional experience.