Jake Paul Beats Julio César Chávez Jr. by Unanimous Decision in 10-Round Fight, Tells Doubters to ‘Shut the F— Up' After Win
Jake Paul's anticipated return to the ring ended with a victorious win against Julio César Chávez Jr. after going 10 rounds.
The fight took place at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. on Saturday night. With a record of 11 wins and one loss, including seven knockout victories, this boxing match marks Paul's latest win following a seven-month hiatus from the sport. His most publicized fight was against Mike Tyson in November 2024, which ended with Paul handily defeating the 58-year-old boxing great. The event became one of the most-watched sporting events on Netflix, peaking at an estimated 65 million viewers globally.
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Outside of Tyson, Chávez Jr. has held a strong record with 54 wins, one draw and six losses, including 34 knockouts. From 2011 to 2012, he held the WBC middleweight title until losing to Sergio Martinez that same year. Since then, he has faced highs and lows throughout his career, including a previous defeat in 2021 against former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, whom Paul defeated in 2022.
His father, the former three-division world champion Julio César Chávez, expressed his high hopes for his son before he entered the ring with Paul.
'All fights are difficult. Jake Paul is young and strong, but he's never faced a fighter like my son,' he said during a press conference in May. 'I would've given Mike Tyson a better fight. He didn't throw one punch the whole fight. This time is different.'
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There were six other fights on the main card before Paul vs. Chávez Jr. The co-main event featured a battle between Gilberto Ramírez and Yuniel Dorticos, which ended in TK's victory.
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