Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr are set to face off in the ring on June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The match pits the former WBC middleweight champion against the YouTuber-turned-boxer in what's shaping up to be an intriguing bout.
Chavez Jr, now 39, has struggled to recapture his past glory since losing his belt in 2012. He's lost fights he was expected to win and missed weight in others. Some have accused him of not taking the sport seriously.
Paul, on the other hand, is riding high after his victory over Mike Tyson. But that win came with its share of controversy, given Tyson's age and long absence from competitive boxing.
Despite Paul being the betting favorite, Julio Cesar Chavez Sr believes his son will come out on top. The boxing legend, with 107 wins and 86 knockouts to his name, shared his thoughts in an interview with ESPN Knockout.
"Honestly, this fight is a blessing from God. Once you're in the ring, everyone's got a chance. Every fighter with gloves on has a shot. Jake Paul is a young fighter, he's very motivated, he trains well, and it's clear he hits hard—but he doesn't have the quality, you know, as a boxer to beat my son. I've gone to see Julio train twice, and I've been truly impressed. Never in his life have I seen him train as hard as he is for this fight. And if he keeps going like this, I told him there's no doubt in my mind he's going to beat Jake Paul."
Chavez Sr's confidence stems from his son's renewed dedication to training. He's visited his son's camp twice and says he's never seen him work harder.
Paul, known as 'The Problem Child', has only had 12 professional fights so far. Yet, there's talk of a potential world title shot on the horizon. A reigning champion has reportedly offered Paul a chance at a legitimate world title, adding another layer of intrigue to his boxing journey.
The June 28 showdown promises to be a compelling match-up. Chavez Jr's experience will be put to the test against Paul's youth and motivation. Boxing fans are eager to see how this clash of styles and backgrounds plays out in the ring.
