Jake Paul has never been one to bite his tongue, and with his next fight on the horizon, the outspoken social media star-turned-boxer is back at it — this time setting his sights on former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
The two are set to face off on June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, in a highly anticipated DAZN pay-per-view event. Both fighters are coming off victories, but the stakes — and the storylines — couldn’t be more different.
For Paul, the bout marks yet another step in his transition from novelty act to legitimate contender in the boxing world. Last November, he stunned audiences with a convincing unanimous decision win over the legendary Mike Tyson, a fight that drew international attention and elevated Paul’s profile beyond even the realms of social media fame.
For Chavez Jr., this is a shot at redemption. The 39-year-old son of Mexican boxing icon Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. returned from a three-year hiatus last summer to defeat former UFC fighter Uriah Hall in his cruiserweight debut. It was a much-needed win for a fighter whose career has often been overshadowed by inconsistency and unmet expectations.
Despite acknowledging Chavez Jr.’s “amazing resume,” Paul didn’t hold back at the fight’s launch press conference on Wednesday.
“I’m gonna shock the world once again and prove how good I am, how powerful I am,” Paul declared. “This is his toughest fight to date, and I’m going to embarrass him and make him quit like he always does.”
The 27-year-old Paul went even further, taking direct aim at Chavez Jr.’s legacy and national pride.
“He’s the embarrassment of Mexico,” Paul said. “Mexico doesn’t claim him. I don’t want any excuses. When I beat this man, all the boxing media, like you guys always do, are going to discredit it. But I’m gonna expose him.”
Paul also responded to recent comments from Chavez Sr., who praised his son’s renewed focus and intensity in training camp.
“They say he’s training hard, they say this is the most focused he’s ever been — good,” Paul shot back. “As he should be, because people don’t realize how good I actually am. And when he feels those first few punches, he’s going to want to quit and go back to his stool.”
Whether Paul’s trash talk proves prophetic or premature will be decided in the ring. But one thing is certain: the spectacle surrounding Jake Paul’s boxing career continues to grow, and with an opponent as storied — and polarizing — as Chavez Jr., the June 28 clash promises fireworks both inside and outside the ropes.
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