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Jake Paul defeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in a 10-round cruiserweight bout by unanimous decision. Paul aims for tougher opponents next.
Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in action (X)
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul made light work of former world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on Saturday night, cruising to a unanimous decision win in their 10-round cruiserweight bout in California.
Paul, 28, controlled the fight from the opening bell, using superior speed and power to overwhelm the 39-year-old Mexican veteran. The judges at ringside scored the fight 99-91, 98-92, and 97-93 — all in favor of Paul, who extended his professional record in what has become a headline-grabbing boxing career.
The fight marked Paul’s first outing since his controversial exhibition with 58-year-old Mike Tyson last November. While that bout drew mixed reviews, Paul’s performance on Saturday was clinical and decisive.
Outclassed from the Start
Chavez Jr., son of Mexican boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez, struggled to offer any meaningful resistance. The former middleweight world champion failed to land a single punch in the opening round—a trend that continued throughout the fight.
Despite entering the ring with 63 professional bouts under his belt, Chavez Jr. appeared sluggish and out of sync, unable to keep pace with Paul’s tempo or land significant offense. By the final bell, the result was never in doubt.
“It was flawless,” Paul said afterward on DAZN. “I think I only got hit ten times. Really, he just survived, and I thought I did great, going 10 rounds against a former world champion who has never been stopped.”
Big Payday, Bigger Ambitions
Although Paul received a guaranteed purse of around $300,000 for the bout, total earnings from pay-per-view revenue and sponsorship deals are expected to land in the $8–10 million range. By contrast, he reportedly earned around $40 million from his Tyson event, which streamed on Netflix.
Following his win, Paul wasted no time in looking ahead to potential high-profile opponents.
“I want tougher fighters. I want to be world champion,” Paul said. “Zurdo looked slow as shit tonight. That’d be easy work, too.
“Badou Jack. I want everybody. Anthony Joshua, Gervonta (Davis). And Tommy (Fury), stop running.”
Paul emphasized that he has no plans to slow down and wants to stay active as he continues to build credibility in the boxing world.
“As soon as possible,” he said when asked about his return. “I’m staying active, I’m fighting everybody. You’ve already seen my face hella. Get used to seeing it more.”
(with agency inputs)
After training in the field of broadcast media, Siddarth, as a sub-editor for News18 Sports, currently dabbles in putting together stories, from across a plethora of sports, onto a digital canvas. His long-term…Read More
After training in the field of broadcast media, Siddarth, as a sub-editor for News18 Sports, currently dabbles in putting together stories, from across a plethora of sports, onto a digital canvas. His long-term… Read More
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