Jake Paul stepped back into the boxing ring to face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in a 10-round cruiserweight bout. The match took place on Saturday at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
Paul holds a record of 11 wins and 1 loss, with 7 victories coming by knockout. He entered the fight on a five-match winning streak, following his split decision defeat to Tommy Fury in February 2023. His most recent victory was a unanimous decision win over former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in November.
Chavez, with a record of 54 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw (34 KOs), is a former WBC middleweight world champion. He secured his title by defeating Sebastian Zbik via majority decision in June 2011 and successfully defended it three times. This bout marked Chavez`s third consecutive fight competing in the cruiserweight division.
This fight carried significant implications for Jake Paul`s boxing career. A win against Chavez could potentially position Paul within the WBC rankings for the 200-pound cruiserweight limit, bringing him nearer to his ambition of competing for a world championship title.
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman commented on Paul`s prospects: “The WBC ratings committee has been observing Jake Paul`s career. If he defeats Chavez, the committee will make a decision regarding his ranking, depending on the fight`s outcome. It is highly probable he will be ranked if he achieves a convincing victory.”
The event`s undercard also featured notable bouts. Gilberto Ramirez defended his WBO and WBA cruiserweight championships against Yuniel Dorticos, while Hall of Fame boxer Holly Holm made her comeback to the sport after a 12-year hiatus, facing Yolanda Vega in a lightweight contest.
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