Jake Paul boxing fight with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr live updates
Jake Paul's career is on the line when he steps into the ring against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in an attempt to prove his credentials as a legitimate boxer.
The American has made no secret of his attempts to use the Mexican fighter as a stepping stone towards a potential world class ranking with one of boxing's global associations - something that would open the door for a seemingly-insane world title fight.
Paul has faced stinging criticism surrounding his sideshow ally recent rights against the likes of 58-year-old Mike Tyson.
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It has been seven months since 28-year-old Paul was in the ring and despite his lack of experience will start favourite with bookmakers against his 39-year-old opponent, who has fought just once in the past four years.
Paul has trimmed down 12kg since his fight against heavyweight legend Tyson, and will face Cesar Chavez Jr, the son of pound-for-pound legend Julio Cesar Chavez, in a 10-round cruiserweight contest at the Honda Centre in Los Angeles on Sunday morning.
The ringwalks are due to take place around 8pm local time in California, which is 1pm AEST. The fight card itself begins at 10am AEST.
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