Jack Paul EASILY BEATS Julio Cesar Chavez Jr with Problem Child now ranked after Mexican legend struggles to fire
HE'S A PROBLEM Jack Paul EASILY BEATS Julio Cesar Chavez Jr with Problem Child now ranked after Mexican legend struggles to fire
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JAKE PAUL scored a brilliant unanimous decision win over boxing royalty as Julio Cesar Chavez Jr struggled in California.
Paul, who moves to 12-1, beat the former middleweight champion by a wide score.
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Paul's win means he is now ranked in the top 15 by the WBA and WBO - which means he may well fight for a world title very soon.
The Problem Child, who was booed in the ring, said: "I love that s***. I'm him. I just beat your boy's ass.
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"He's a tough guy, he's never been stopped. He's a warrior. I respect him. But I came out on top.
"[Paul's performance] It was flawless, it was great. I think I only got hit 10 times. I embarrassed him - easy work.
Paul then called out everyone - Anthony Joshua, told Tommy Fury to "stop running", Canelo, Gervonta Davis and crusierweight champions Gilberto Ramirez and Badou Jack.
He added: "It's a long line - take a f***ing ticket. I'll fight anyone, any time, any place."
Earlier on the card, Gilberto Ramirez defended his WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles against Yuriel Dorticos, while Floyd Schofield secured a statement first-round KO win over Tevin Farmer.
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