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Forbes
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Jake Paul Vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Full Card Info Revealed
It's not Canelo Alvarez, and it's not an exhibition with Gervonta Davis, but what we're learning more and more with each passing fight is, love it or hate it, it is still Jake Paul—and that's the special, polarizing ingredient. In late June, Paul will face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in the next chapter of both men's bizarre but compelling boxing journeys. This week, MVP announced more pieces to the card headed for the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The latest press release from MVP highlighted a huge lightweight bout added to the card. The undefeated Floyd Schofield will get the toughest task of his career when he faces Tevin Farmer. Schofield was originally supposed to fight Shakur Stevenson earlier this year, but he pulled out during fight week because of an illness. Farmer is coming off two tough losses to William Zepeda, who is now set to face Stevenson on July 12. Because of the connections, the fight makes sense for both men. 'First of all, I want to thank Golden Boy, MVP, and DAZN for the opportunity to come back on this stacked card,' said Schofield Jr. per the press release. 'Sharing the ring with former world champ Tevin Farmer is a huge opportunity for me to silence those who doubt me and my skills, and I know that I will come out with the win.' 'Kid Austin's about to learn—my skills are different than anything he's ever seen,' said Farmer. 'I'm knocking him out to teach him a lesson.' The addition of Holly Holm to the card was revealed on May 14 as she returns to boxing to take on the undefeated Yolanda Vega in a fight that will draw tons of attention from fans who know Holm primarily from her time in the UFC. In totality, the Paul–Chavez Jr. card, which is also strengthened by Zurdo Ramirez's unified title defense against Dorticós, makes this a strong summer boxing event. Be on the lookout for more information associated with Paul–Chavez Jr. and Taylor–Serrano III, which will also be promoted by MVP Promotions.
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Jake Paul issues update on Anthony Joshua fight and brutally reveals why he can KO former heavyweight champ
JAKE PAUL doubled down on fighting Anthony Joshua in 2026 - and says he even expects to knock out the former heavyweight champion. The YouTuber-turned-boxer brazenly called out AJ on his podcast - prompting Joshua to phone up Paul. 4 4 And the two are said to have struck a verbal agreement to fight next year - with Paul aiming a brutal dig at Joshua while vowing to KO him. He told Ariel Helwani: "Yeah, we talked on the phone for like ten minutes and we're both down. I said 2026 and he was like, 'Alright, let's get it.' "We're gonna make it happen so I think that's going to be a mega-fight next year and something fun to test my skills at heavyweight. "But I think his chin's gone and especially if he fights another time or two in between the end of 2026. "I love Anthony, he's always supported me, I've always supported him but I just do believe I can beat him in a fight." Paul's last fight was up at heavyweight when Mike Tyson controversially made a comeback aged 58. But a huge 100 MILLION tuned in to watch on Netflix as Paul won an eight-round decision in Texas. He weighed 227lb (16st 2lb) which is still TWO STONE lighter than Joshua, 35, was before his September KO loss to Daniel Dubois, 27. 4 CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Now Paul, 28, returns on June 28 back down at the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lb against ex-middleweight champ Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39. It comes after Canelo Alvarez, 34, walked away from a shock deal to face Paul on May 3 in Las Vegas. Tyson Fury's DMs to Jake Paul leaked ahead of potential Tommy rematch The Mexican great instead signed a four-bout deal with Saudi Arabia's Turki Alalshikh, beating William Scull, 32, to regain his undisputed throne. Now Canelo is due to take the 168lb super-middleweight title into a showdown with unbeaten American Terence Crawford, 37, in September. Paul was also linked with an exhibition bout against Gervonta Davis, 30, despite their SIX STONE weight difference. But Davis is set to rematch Lamont Roach, 29, in the summer after their controversial March draw. And Paul said: 'That was on the one yard as well, but he has to rematch Lamont Roach. 'He wants to get that back. Then we will be back in discussions with Mr. Gervonta. "But this is the nature of boxing, you have massive fights on the one-yard line and then they fall through." Paul revealed an exhibition - where he would weigh 195lb - over ten round is still on the table for Davis later in the year. He added: 'We're working on it behind the scenes to make that happen." 4
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jake Paul and Julio César Chávez Jr. question each other's skills ahead of Anaheim bout
Boxer Jake Paul points two fingers at boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. as they promote their June bout while promoter Oscar De La Hoya, center, watches at the Avalon Hollywood Theater on Wednesday. (Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press) One of Jake Paul's nicknames is the "Problem Child," but that nickname could just as easily fit Julio César Chávez Jr. After becoming World Boxing Council (WBC) middleweight champion of the world in 2011, Chávez defended his crown three times and came to be considered on the same level as his contemporary Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez. But a disappointing loss to Sergio Martínez in 2012, lack of discipline needed to train properly and make weight, as well as a crushing defeat to Álvarez in 2017, sent his career into a free fall. Advertisement From 2019-21, he picked up three losses in four fights, including falling to former champion Daniel Jacobs and mixed martial arts veteran Anderson Silva. Now at 39, Chávez will face Youtuber turned boxer Jake Paul in a cruiserweight contest scheduled for June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim. Chávez (54-6-1, 34 KOs) has fought 61 professional bouts since his debut in 2003 and could be the toughest test of Paul's (11-1, 7 KOs) career to date, although it all depends on the level of the Mexican's fitness for the matchup. Boxers Jake Paul, left, and Julio César Chávez Jr. point at each other during a news conference while promoter Oscar De La Hoya watches at the Avalon Hollywood Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Paul and Chávez will fight in June in Anaheim. (Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press) During a press event held at The Avalon in Hollywood on Wednesday, Paul strongly criticized Chávez while mentioning the addiction problems Chávez has faced as well as his 'lack of mentality.' Advertisement 'I'm going to embarrass him and run him down like he always does,' Paul said. 'I'm going to expose him. He will be the embarrassment of Mexico. There are two things you can't beat — me and your drug addiction.' Outside the ring, Chávez's personal life has not been free of problems. The Culiacan native was arrested in January of last year in Los Angeles and charged with illegal possession of weapons, specifically an assault rifle, which was found in his home. He eventually pleaded not guilty and committed to entering a rehabilitation program. On Wednesday, the legendary Julio César Chávez Sr. stood by his son's side to support him in the face of Paul's verbal attacks. For Chávez Sr., if his son continues to train the way he has seen him lately, the American doesn't stand a chance. Chávez Jr. will be looking to be the second opponent to beat Paul after Tommy Fury scored a win in 2023. Read more: Rolando 'Rolly' Romero sends a message of peace to Ryan Garcia: 'Come closer to God' Advertisement 'He's an overrated fighter. He hasn't fought anybody. He only fights old guys,' said Chávez Jr., who added he will arrive in Anaheim as the best version of himself and that the first five rounds will be difficult, but that he will tip the scales in his favor from the seventh round on. Chávez Sr., as on many occasions, has mentioned that his son is training like never before. 'There is no way Jake Paul can beat my son, the way he is training,' Chávez Sr. said. Paul responded he could beat Chávez Jr. and his legendary father, criticizing Chávez Jr.'s lack of discipline. Boxer Jake Paul insulted Julio César Chávez Jr. during a news conference at the Avalon Hollywood Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday. (Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press) 'It's not a champion's mentality to only train hard when you have a big fight. I train hard every time I have a fight, no matter who I'm facing. That teaches you the type of person he is,' Paul said. Advertisement After the news conference, Chávez Jr. noted that he expected Paul to pick on his dad, but understood it was a mental tactic by his opponent. 'In boxing you learn step by step, and he is missing several,' Chávez Jr. said. Paul, a 28-year-old from Cleveland, will return to the ring since he last fought in November, when he outpointed heavyweight legend Mike Tyson in an eight-round bout in Arlington, Texas. The event disappointed many due to a lack of competitiveness from 58-year-old "Iron Mike." During this fight, Paul will likely have much of the crowd against him by choosing to fight a Mexican star in Southern California, although he believes there are many who will support him. Advertisement 'Mexicans love me. People love me more than they love him. Mexico doesn't even love him. I'm going to show him who the real Mexican warrior is,' Paul said. Boxers Julio César Chávez Jr., left, and his father, Julio César Chávez Sr., sit beside each other during a news conference Wednesday. (Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press) The showdown between Paul and Chávez Jr. comes after a proposed showdown between the Youtuber and Álvarez fell apart earlier this year. Paul could be close to a fight against Álvarez, although before that he could consider a matchup against Mexico's Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramírez, who will be defending his cruiserweight crown against Cuban Yuniel Dorticos (27-2, 25 KOs) on the Anaheim card. 'He has done a good job. Maybe someday we can fight for titles. Now I'm the champion,' Ramírez, 33, said about facing Paul. Advertisement Ramírez (47-1, 30 KOs) said he would prefer to unify the Boxing Assn. title against Jai Opetaia, the International Boxing Federation champion. But before that, he will have to dispatch Dorticos, who is known for his powerful punch. 'Los Angeles is going to shake. The knockout doctor is back,' said Dorticos, 39. The card is promoted by Most Valuable Promotions in conjunction with Golden Boy Promotions, and will air on pay-per-view via DAZN. This article first appeared in Spanish via L.A. Times en Español. Get the best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond from our newsletter The Sports Report. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Jake Paul calls out Oleksandr Usyk as YouTuber's team claims he is in talks with Ukrainian southpaw over potential MMA bout
Jake Paul has teased a potential blockbuster MMA bout against world heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul is set to return to the ring next month when he takes on Julio Cesar Chavez Jnr and the 28-year-old will be keen to keep up his impressive record. Since his boxing debut in 2020, Paul has won 11 of his 12 fights, with his sole defeat coming against Tommy Fury. His last bout came in November against Mike Tyson when he secured a victory by unanimous decision and Paul continues to be linked with several big names for future showdowns. While Paul has focused on boxing so far during his career, he is expected to crossover into MMA in the future given he signed a multi-year deal in 2023 with the Professional Fighter League (PFL). And, speaking just over a month out from his next assignment, Paul revealed he would be open to fulfilling this commitment and highlighted Usyk as his ideal opponent. 'Yeah, I want to be like Holly (Holm) here and test my skills in the cage,' The Problem Child said, referencing the American boxer and MMA star. 'That's something I'm super, super interested in, and I think it would be a very, very big spectacle. Nate Diaz is still ducking, but we would need to find the right opponent. [Oleksandr] Usyk, maybe.' Paul's business partner Nakisa Bidarian then weighed in on the comments and raised expectations that a stunning bout between the global two stars could take place. 'Usyk has called out Jake multiple times in MMA,' he added. 'They've been in touch with us behind the scenes saying they want to do that fight in 2026. 'So it's something that we definitely want to pursue.' Usyk is believed to be open to the fight and Paul gave further hints on what a showdown would look like, although he revealed he still had a way to go to prepare for it. He said: 'I haven't started any MMA training, so it would definitely be interesting. We are looking at 2026 for that as a possibility.' Usyk, who holds a superb 23-0 record in his professional career, is next in action on July 19 when he takes on Daniel Dubois for the undisputed heavyweight championship. Usyk has previously hinted at an MMA showdown against The Problem Child on social media The Ukrainian has been widely tipped to give MMA a go at some point, while he once shared a mock-up poster on his Instagram story of a potential fight with Paul. Sergey Lapin, a representative of Usyk, has similarly previously claimed 'it might be great' for the Ukrainian to fight Paul in MMA. Meanwhile, Dan Hardy of the PFL has also expressed his enthusiasm for the Ukrainian moving to the octagon. 'One thing I can say is that I do know that Usyk is absolutely dead serious about fighting in MMA,' he said back in March. 'I can tell you that for sure. Which would be incredibly exciting because I think he would be lethal.'
CNA
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Paul aims to 'embarrass' former world champion Chavez Jr
LOS ANGELES : Jake Paul acknowledged his upcoming fight against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will be a step up from his previous opponents but the former Disney star said on Wednesday he would embarrass the Mexican in the ring and make him quit. Paul (11-1, 7 KOs) has mainly boxed mixed martial arts fighters and a 58-year-old over Mike Tyson since making the switch from YouTube influencer to professional boxing. His fight with former heavyweight champion Tyson last November was streamed live on Netflix and while it was a huge letdown for fans it drew an audience of some 60 million households worldwide, according to the company. "This is his toughest fight to date, and I'm going to embarrass him and make him quit like he always does," Paul said of Chavez Jr. (54-6-1, 34 KOs), who last held a major world title in 2012. "This guy is a great fighter, and I want to test myself against the best in the world." Chavez Jr. said he feels "refreshed and renewed" heading into the June 28 bout at Honda Center in Anaheim, California and aimed a dig at Paul's record. "Jake is crazy. I think he's overrated. He hasn't fought anybody in his life. On June 28th, he's going to see what's up," he added at the press conference at Avalon in Hollywood. The 39-year-old's father, Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., said he had never seen his son train as hard or be as focused for the upcoming fight. "With all due respect to Jake Paul, there is no way that Jake Paul can beat my son," said Chavez Sr., who won world titles at three different weights and is one of Mexico's most revered boxers. Paul is likely to face his most hostile environment yet in the ring, with many at the press conference confident that fans of Chavez Jr. would be out in full force to support the Mexican. Mark Solis of San Dimas, California said he wanted to see Chavez Jr. knock out the American. "I am not a fan of Jake Paul. I think he's fake," said Solis. "True boxing is, you're warriors. You're going to go out there to battle. And that is what Julio Jr. is going to do." Gabriel Northway described Paul as a "disruptor" and anticipates another victory for the 'Problem Child'. "Not that it'll maybe easy, but I think Jake has what it takes to get the win," he added. Sports marketing analyst Bob Dorfman said Paul's love-him-or-hate-him quality is part of his appeal. "People still love boxing, and they still love him," he said. "And a lot of people may watch just to hope he loses. You've got people who are fans and people who are kind of anti-fans and want to see him get his comeuppance. "So in that sense, it'll be a big draw."
