Most Helpful Promotions introduced on Friday that Jake Paul will return to the boxing ring in June towards former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. The 2 will combat in a cruiserweight bout on June 28 on the Honda Middle in Anaheim, Calif. The occasion will stream on DAZN pay-per-view.
Paul (11-1) final fought in November, defeating Mike Tyson through unanimous determination. Paul will enter the bout using a five-fight profitable streak.
“5 years in the past, I stepped into the ring for my professional debut after a single beginner combat, and each combat since has been a step in direction of turning into world champion. I simply defeated the baddest man on the planet, and now I’m going towards a former champion who conman Canelo couldn’t end,” stated Jake Paul. “Chávez Jr. is Mexican, however I, El Gallo De Dorado, have the desire and coronary heart of the good Mexican fighters. On Saturday, June 28, reside on DAZN pay-per-view, I’ll knock out Julio and make Chávez Sr. proud in methods Jr. by no means has. One other large occasion from Most Helpful Promotions, with some Oscar De La Hoya seasoning added to the present. Viva La Puerto Rico.”
Chavez Jr. (54-6-1) is coming off back-to-back wins. He returned to the ring final July for the primary time since December 2021, defeating former UFC fighter Uriah Corridor through unanimous determination.
“To start with, I’ll present what I can do now that every little thing is in the precise place in my life—mentally and bodily,” stated Julio César Chávez Jr. “I really feel rejuvenated and 10 years youthful. Second, I wish to thank MVP for taking the chance of combating me. Sadly for his or her Downside Baby, they’re going to have an enormous downside this June—one they received’t know easy methods to resolve. Hopefully after I beat him, individuals received’t underestimate this win.”