Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr are set to face off in the ring. The fight will take place on Saturday, June 28, at the Honda Center in Anaheim. It's a cruiserweight bout that's got people talking.
Paul, known as "The Problem Child," has made quite a name for himself. He started as a YouTuber and turned to boxing. He's only got one loss on his record. In November, he outpointed Mike Tyson in a fight that made headlines. Now, he's aiming to become a world champion soon.
On the other side, we've got Chavez Jr. He's 39 years old and has had a roller-coaster career. Back in 2011, he held the WBC middleweight title. But since then, his professional career hasn't lived up to expectations. He's the son of the legendary Julio Cesar Chavez Sr, which adds pressure.
Chavez Jr has been unbeaten in his last two fights. That's a positive sign for him. But four years ago, he lost a split decision to Anderson Silva, which was a tough pill to swallow.
Canelo Alvarez, the undisputed super-middleweight champion, has weighed in on this matchup. He's got connections to both fighters. Canelo shared the ring with Chavez in 2017, and Paul has been calling for a showdown with him.
In an interview with Seconds Out, Canelo gave his prediction. He's backing Chavez Jr, but with a condition. Canelo said:
"Yeah [Chavez can win]. I obviously support Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. I hope he wins. [If] he prepares himself really good and takes it seriously he beats him."
This fight could be a big moment for Chavez Jr. It's a chance to redeem his career and prove he's still got what it takes. For Paul, it's another step towards his goal of becoming a world champion.
The boxing world will be watching closely when these two step into the ring on June 28. Will Chavez Jr live up to Canelo's prediction? Or will Paul continue his rise in the boxing world? We'll find out soon enough.
