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Daily Mirror
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Jake Paul targets Anthony Joshua fight as boxer reveals six-man hit list
The 'Problem Child' is set to make his return to the ring later this month, but is already planning on staying active with a win against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr Jake Paul has dropped a bombshell by revealing a six-man wish list of future opponents, with British heavyweight Anthony Joshua shockingly making the cut. 'The Problem Child' is gearing up for a cruiserweight clash with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr on June 28, his first fight since outpointing boxing legend Mike Tyson last November. After inking the deal with Chavez Jr, following a period of frustration over fight updates, Paul is already eyeing up his next big challenges. The YouTuber-turned-boxer has shockingly called out Joshua, a former two-time heavyweight world champion, after a brief phone exchange earlier this year, with hopes to go head-to-head in 2026. Assuming he emerges from the Chavez Jr fight unscathed, Paul is eager to avoid any time away from the ring and has set his sights on even more high-profile fights. Among those on his hit-list are WBC world champion Badou Jack, as Paul revealed to Most Valuable Promotions: "After Chavez I think Gervonta Davis, Anthony Joshua, KSI, Tommy Fury, Ryan Garcia, Badou Jack. It's a pretty hefty list." Despite mentioning KSI, Paul recently expressed scepticism on Ariel Helwani Show about that fight materialising, saying: "They only want eight just keep adding new stuff [to the negotiations] all the time, and I'm focused on much bigger things." He added: "I'm all KSI has, he's literally nothing without the Paul brothers. Logan brought him Prime, and Prime has kept him relevant, and him being able to fight me is the only thing he has left. At the end of the day, I'm doing much bigger things and don't need to sit here and be negotiating things on Twitter. If they're going to make the fight happen, they're going to do it. "I don't [think it's going to happen]...I've been saying this for five, six years, and this is a longer negotiation than Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao...I'm clearly the one who is an active fighter, I'm fighting everybody, so who's the problem here? They aren't a serious boxing brand, Misfits has gone to s***. Their brand is a there's clearly one side that knows what they're doing and another side that's just joking around and it's a circus." In the same interview, Paul also revealed that he was close to securing a showdown with Davis at 195lbs before the arrangement fell through. Despite agreement terms finalised in March for a potential face-off, Davis' bout with Lamont Roach proved to be a stumbling block. The unexpected draw, marred by controversy over a denied knockdown for Roach in round nine, could now pave the way for a rematch between the lightweight contenders on August 16. The social media star is keen on a dust-up with 'Tank' if they both come out on top in their upcoming fights. "That was on the one yard as well, but he has to rematch Lamont Roach," Paul said. "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." He added: "I never really thought tank was that good, it just took the right fighter to pick him apart to be honest. Someone who had high activity and wasn't afraid of his power. So, I always saw so many holes in his game, to me it wasn't that surprising that someone finally gave him some good work."
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Jake Paul vows to humiliate Julio César Chávez Jr. in upcoming June 28 fight
Image/Instagram - Julio César Chávez Jr. Jake Paul says he's preparing for the most important fight of his boxing career , and he's promising to humiliate former WBC middleweight champion Julio César Chávez Jr. when the two face off on June 28 in Southern California. Paul made the comments in an appearance on the TMZ Sports TV show (which airs nightly on FS1), joining host Babcock to discuss the upcoming fight, his opponent, and developments within his Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) company. "Man, I'm feeling better than ever," Jake Paul said. "This is going to be my breakout performance." Paul, 28, acknowledged the difficulty of the matchup but made clear who he believes will leave the ring embarrassed. "It's going to be a tough fight, you know. Someone's going to get embarrassed, and it's not going to be me. But I'm training harder than ever. I know this is my toughest opponent yet. Maybe not the biggest name opponent, but it's still going to be a super, super good fight." Julio César Chávez Jr., 39, is the son of Mexican boxing icon Julio César Chávez Sr. and has an extensive professional résumé that includes 64 pro fights. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo While Julio Jr. has faced criticism throughout his career for inconsistent performances and questions about his work ethic, Paul noted that the former champ is approaching this bout with renewed seriousness. "I've heard he's taking this fight more seriously than any in his career," Paul told TMZ Sports. The June 28 card is not limited to Paul vs. Chávez Jr. Former UFC bantamweight champion Holly Holm is set to return to boxing after more than a decade away from the sport. Holm has signed with Jake Paul's MVP Promotions and will face Yolanda Vega in a 10-round professional boxing match , her first since 2013. Holm, widely recognized for her historic 2015 knockout win over Ronda Rousey, is returning to her boxing roots, having been a multiple-time world champion before her MMA career. Her comeback marks another step in Paul's ongoing campaign to elevate women's boxing through his promotion. This move follows MVP's success with Amanda Serrano , who headlined multiple cards under Paul's promotional guidance. During the interview, Paul was asked whether he would consider signing other major female fighters, specifically Claressa Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and undisputed world champion across multiple divisions. Although Shields has publicly criticized Jake Paul in the past, he didn't dismiss the possibility of working with her. (No quote was provided in the original about this, but the implication is Paul is open to business despite criticism.) Fight details: Main Event: Jake Paul vs. Julio César Chávez Jr. Date: Friday, June 28, 2025 Location: Southern California (exact venue not yet disclosed) Undercard Feature: Holly Holm vs. Yolanda Vega (10-round boxing match) Promoted by: Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) Paul emphasized that the June 28 bout is not just another fight, but a gateway to future title contention. He believes defeating a seasoned fighter like Chávez Jr. will silence critics and mark a turning point in his boxing journey.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Jake's paying me now': Savannah Marshall picks Jake Paul's corner, leaves Tommy Fury in the past
Image composite: File (AP), Instagram Savannah Marshall is officially back in the boxing ring, and this time, she's doing it as part of Jake Paul 's growing women's roster. The former undisputed world champion is preparing for a major return with a unified title fight against Shadasia Green, and she's made one thing clear: her loyalty now lies with her new boss, even if that risks ruffling old feathers. Marshall, 34, once sparred extensively with Tommy Fury during their rise through the British boxing ranks. But in an exclusive with The Sun's Jack Figg, she laughed off the potential awkwardness of now backing Fury's former rival. 'Jake's paying me now, so I know where my bread's buttered now!' she quipped. Jake Paul, 28, famously suffered his first and only boxing defeat to Fury in 2023 via split decision in Saudi Arabia, but has bounced back with five straight wins, most recently against Mike Tyson in a Netflix-streamed bout watched by over 100 million people. 'I watched the Mike Tyson one and I think I watched when he boxed Mike Perry. So I've seen a few,' Marshall said. 'I watched that one [Paul vs Fury] as well. I always forget about that. So look, I've watched quite a few. I'm a bit of a fan.' From cage to canvas: Marshall's comeback story Marshall's bout against Green will mark her first boxing appearance in a year and comes after a brief but victorious foray into mixed martial arts. In July 2024, she competed and won under MMA rules before deciding to return to the squared circle, this time with Paul's Most Valuable Promotions. In an exclusive interview with The Independent's Alex Pattle, Marshall opened up about the transition back to boxing, reflecting on a decorated past and a meaningful new challenge. 'I've had trouble getting on shows and that sort of thing and this has come about and it's for the unified world title, which is brilliant,' she said. 'I'm really happy. She's [Shadasia Green] a formidable opponent. She's strong, she can whack. And to be honest, I believe it would be one of the better fights on the show.' The bout will take place on the undercard of the highly anticipated trilogy clash between Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor at Madison Square Garden, adding another historic venue to Marshall's already impressive career résumé, which includes headlining Britain's first-ever all-female card at the O2 Arena in 2022 and fights in Las Vegas and York Hall. Her clash with Green will give Marshall the chance to reclaim the WBO super-middleweight title, one of the belts she relinquished during her absence from boxing. The fight is set for July 12, and marks a fresh chapter for a fighter who has already been an Olympian, a two-weight world champion, and an undisputed titleholder. Jake Paul's fight card and growing empire Marshall's fight is just one part of a blockbuster summer schedule for Jake Paul. The YouTuber-turned-boxer returns to action himself on June 28 in a cruiserweight bout against former middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., 39. Then, two weeks later, Paul's MVP promotions will host the Taylor vs Serrano trilogy fight, with Marshall vs Green set to be one of the top co-main attractions. For Marshall, this return isn't just about titles, it's about momentum, visibility, and embracing her prime while it lasts. And for Jake Paul, adding a fighter of her calibre only boosts the legitimacy of his women's boxing roster.
The Independent
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Holly Holm to return on Jake Paul-Julio César Chávez Jr undercard
Former women's boxing and UFC champion Holly Holm will face Yolanda Vega on the undercard of Paul-Chávez Jr on 28 June. The pair will meet in a ten-round lightweight bout at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Holm, 43 years old and 33-2 (9), will face Vega in a bout that will be broadcast on DAZN. Holm, who beat Ronda Rousey in Melbourne, Australia, for the UFC's women's bantamweight championship in 2015, finished her career in the organisation with a record of 15-7-0 with one no-contest. She is also a multiple-weight world champion in boxing. For the fight, Holm has signed with Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions company. She will also be fighting at 135lbs for the first time in her career. Holm recently spoke with Ariel Helwani on his YouTube channel. She said: 'I think my boxing this time around is going to be a little different than my boxing before. I've had ten years of fighting or more since my last boxing fight until now, and I feel like my style of boxing will be slightly different than when I just boxed before.' Beginning in 2002, Holm's professional career saw her win the lightly regarded IBA super lightweight title in 2004. In 2007, she won the WBC welterweight championship with a unanimous decision over Ann Saccurato in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She remained undefeated across multiple title fights until losing a match against Anne Sophie Mathis in 2011 via knockout in seven rounds (Holm's other boxing loss came in 2004, just before winning her first title). Holm went on to join the UFC in 2015, winning decisions over Raquel Pennington and Marion Reneau before upsetting Ronda Rousey in the second round with a stoppage arising from a headkick. After losing her three next fights within the Octagon, Holm returned to winning ways with a KO of Bethe Correia in 2017. Her UFC career then finished with a run of four wins and five losses. The match between Holm and Vega will mark the former champion's return to boxing after over twelve years. Holm told Helwani that she expected Vega to put up a tough fight. She added: 'We've watched a couple of fights with her. She's got some clean punches, she's tough, and she's confident. I'm not putting anything past her. And I honestly think that she's going to be more prepared for this fight than she has been. And I expect to get the toughest version of her.' Vega, 10-0 (1), is 29 and comes from Ciudad Obregon in the Mexican state of Sonora. Having turned professional ten years ago, she has fought the entirety of her career at home. Her last fight took place in March in Hermosillo, where she won a wide unanimous decision over Claudia Fernanda Herrera Lopez.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. undercard gets slew of new fights
Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions is loading the deck for its June 28 undercard. () Most Valuable Promotions, in association with Golden Boy Promotions, confirmed four new fights on Friday afternoon for the Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. DAZN pay-per-view undercard on June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. In the biggest news, fast-rising lightweight contender Floyd Schofield (18-0, 12 KOs) will make the biggest step-up of his career when he faces former champion Tevin Farmer (33-8-1, 8 KOs). Advertisement Schofield was scheduled to challenge Shakur Stevenson for the WBC lightweight championship in February but was forced out of the bout after being hospitalized during fight week. As one of Uncrowned's inaugural Top 25 Under 25 combat sports athletes, Schofield was last in action this past November, where he rose off the floor to win a one-sided decision over Rene Tellez Giron. Farmer, who held the IBF super featherweight crown from 2018 to 2020, is coming off three consecutive defeats. The Philadelphia-based southpaw lost a unanimous decision to the current IBF interim lightweight titlist Raymond Muratalla this past July. He then dropped split and majority decisions in back-to-back fights with the WBC interim lightweight titleholder William Zepeda. Elsewhere on the show, Most Valuable Promotions' latest signing, undefeated Avious Griffin (17-0, 16 KOs), will debut for the company against Julian Rodriguez (23-1, 14 KOs) in a welterweight matchup. Griffin, 31, was last in action in February when he stopped Jose Luis Sanchez in the eighth round. Rodriguez has rebounded with two victories since his lone career defeat, when he retired on the stool after eight rounds with veteran Jose Pedraza in 2021. Advertisement In a battle of unbeaten welterweights, Mexico's Raul Curiel (15-0-1, 13 KOs) battles Uruguay's Victor Ezequiel Rodríguez (16-0-1, 9 KOs). Curiel drew with Alexis Rocha in a brutal Fight of the Year candidate this past December. Rodriguez halted Alberto Moseuera in three rounds in March. Rounding out the card, Costa Rica's Naomy Valle (14-0, 9 KOs), the sister of three-division world champion Yokasta Valle, makes her debut for Paul's MVP against Mexico's Ashley Felix (7-3, 1 KO) in a six-round super strawweight bout. The four fights join Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez's unified cruiserweight title defense against Yuniel Dorticos and former UFC bantamweight champion Holly Holm's first professional boxing match in 12 years against Yolanda Guadalupe Vega Ochoa, which were previously announced for the card.
