Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr predictions: Boxing tips and odds
Our boxing tipster Dan Fitch has predictions for the cruiserweight fight between Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in the early hours of Sunday in Anaheim, California. The ringwalks are expected at 4am BST, and our man is expecting Paul to add another major name to his collection of scalps.
Paul vs Chavez Jr tips
Jake Paul to win by decision or technical decision @ 5/6 with Betano
Holly Holm to win, Floyd Schofield to win by decision or technical decision, Gilberto Ramirez to win and Jake Paul to win @ 31/20 with Betano
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Paul can handle Chavez Jr's class
American Jake Paul has built his boxing career on match-ups against beatable big-name opponents. He defeated a 58-year-old Mike Tyson in his most recent bout in November and now faces a similarly faded fighter in the form of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
The Mexican is a former middleweight world champion and the son of the legendary Julio Cesar Chavez. Blessed with a famous name and plenty of ability Chavez Jr, now 39, did not make the most of his opportunities during a career in which his dedication to training was often questioned.
Making weight consistently proved to be an issue for the 6ft boxer and he will now meet Paul in a cruiserweight contest. He has only fought once in the past five years, winning unimpressively on points against the former MMA fighter Uriah Hall 12 months ago.
His last loss came in 2021 to another MMA star, Anderson Silva, who Paul defeated with some ease the following year.
In his prime Chavez Jr would have won this with ease, but that was a long time ago. Given his age and fitness issues, I have to assume that Paul will outwork him.
A stoppage should not be ruled out, with Paul having proved on occasion that he possesses some power, but a points victory over this 10-round fight seems likelier.
Undercard acca features four fights
I have also put together an acca featuring four fights from the undercard, starting with a win for Holly Holm against Yolanda Vega Ochoa.
This lightweight contest will be Holm's first boxing fight since 2013, but she has remained active in the world of MMA and her opponent has a weak record.
In another lightweight contest, the up-and-coming Floyd Schofield faces former world champion Tevin Farmer, who remains a capable fighter. Although the younger man should win, I'm backing Tarmer to be able to take him the distance.
In the co-main event, Gilberto Ramirez is expected to deal with the experienced Yuriel Dorticos, who at 39 is past his best. The WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles are on the line in this one.
Finally I've added a straight win for Paul, giving us another opportunity should he win by stoppage.
Paul vs Chavez Jr odds
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