Jake Paul will step back into the ring in two weeks. The YouTube star from Cleveland, Ohio will face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, Mexico's former WBC world middleweight champion.
The fight's set for Saturday, June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim. It's one of the few times Paul will go up against a professional boxer. The 28-year-old has mostly fought MMA stars like Nate Diaz, Tyron Woodley, and Anderson Silva in the past.
Paul's last fight was a big one. He beat Mike Tyson in a controversial eight-round bout at AT&T; Stadium in Arlington, Texas at the end of 2024. The judges gave Paul the win by unanimous decision.
When asked about Paul's upcoming fight with Chavez Jr, Tyson had a simple response. In a short clip shared by Fight Hype, he called it "Beautiful."
"Beautiful," Tyson said when asked for his thoughts on Paul's next opponent.
Paul's been clear about his goal. He wants to become a real world champion and prove his doubters wrong. A win over Chavez Jr could bring him closer to that dream.
There's already talk about what could come next for Paul. Word is he might face Gervonta 'Tank' Davis, the current WBA world lightweight champion. They're looking at a possible catchweight fight before the end of 2025. But that depends on how Davis does in his rematch with Lamont Roach Jr on August 16.
For now, all eyes are on Paul's bout with Chavez Jr. It's a big test for the YouTube star turned boxer. We'll see if he can keep his momentum going against a former world champion.
