Latest news with #AndersonSilva
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jake Paul Beats Julio César Chávez Jr. by Unanimous Decision in 10-Round Fight, Tells Doubters to ‘Shut the F— Up' After Win
Jake Paul's anticipated return to the ring ended with a victorious win against Julio César Chávez Jr. after going 10 rounds. The fight took place at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. on Saturday night. With a record of 11 wins and one loss, including seven knockout victories, this boxing match marks Paul's latest win following a seven-month hiatus from the sport. His most publicized fight was against Mike Tyson in November 2024, which ended with Paul handily defeating the 58-year-old boxing great. The event became one of the most-watched sporting events on Netflix, peaking at an estimated 65 million viewers globally. Advertisement More from Variety Outside of Tyson, Chávez Jr. has held a strong record with 54 wins, one draw and six losses, including 34 knockouts. From 2011 to 2012, he held the WBC middleweight title until losing to Sergio Martinez that same year. Since then, he has faced highs and lows throughout his career, including a previous defeat in 2021 against former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, whom Paul defeated in 2022. His father, the former three-division world champion Julio César Chávez, expressed his high hopes for his son before he entered the ring with Paul. 'All fights are difficult. Jake Paul is young and strong, but he's never faced a fighter like my son,' he said during a press conference in May. 'I would've given Mike Tyson a better fight. He didn't throw one punch the whole fight. This time is different.' Advertisement There were six other fights on the main card before Paul vs. Chávez Jr. The co-main event featured a battle between Gilberto Ramírez and Yuniel Dorticos, which ended in TK's victory. Best of Variety Sign up for Variety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Paul dominates Chavez and calls out big names
Jake Paul (right) won his 12th pro boxing fight and said he would target a world title shot [Getty Images] Influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul outpointed Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, who looked lost and refused to fight back for most of the cruiserweight contest in California, before calling out some of the sport's biggest names. Chavez barely threw a punch in the early rounds. His father, the legendary Julio Cesar Chavez Sr, looked deflated and irate at ringside. Advertisement Chavez Jr, the 39-year-old former middleweight world champion, became a sitting duck behind a high guard as Paul, 28, controlled the fight with jabs and hooks to the head and body. American Paul, who outpointed a 58-year-old Mike Tyson in November, was awarded a unanimous decision with scores of 99-91, 97-93, and 98-92. He cupped his ears as jeers rained down from the sold-out Honda Center in Anaheim. "All the boos are words, but actions speak louder than words," Paul said, telling the crowd to "shut up", with some expletives. "It was flawless. I think I only got hit 10 times," he added. "He's been in with [Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez] and all those guys, and I embarrassed him like that. Easy work." Advertisement The victory raises familiar questions about the level of Paul's opponents and his place in professional boxing. The Chavez who stepped into the ring was a far cry from the Mexican who won a world title over a decade ago. It was the same Chavez who lost in 2021 to 46-year-old former UFC star Anderson Silva, whom Paul defeated a year later. It was a Chavez who has struggled with discipline and motivation for large parts of his career. Paul, who rose to fame on social media, has now won 12 pro fights, with his sole loss coming to Tommy Fury in 2023. Paul said he is ready to challenge WBA champion Gilberto Ramirez or WBC belt-holder Badou Jack. While boxing purists view a title shot as the culmination of years of relentless hard work, dedication and climbing the ranks, it is not entirely far-fetched to imagine Paul landing one. Advertisement Both the WBA and WBC have hinted they could soon include him in their rankings, opening the door to a possible shot at a world title. After his seventh loss in 61 professional bouts, Chavez (left) said he plans to continue boxing [Getty Images] Paul dominates as Chavez shows little fight A tense Chavez took deep, steadying breaths before being serenaded to the ring by a mariachi band. Meanwhile, Paul danced with his brother Logan in the dressing room, carrying that energy into his ring walk. Chavez boxed on the back foot as Paul connected with body shots in the first round. He was already a shadow of the fighter who won a world title in 2011, stopped Irishman Andy Lee a decade ago and went the distance with superstar Alvarez in 2017. Advertisement Chavez's corner urged him to "let his hands go" but he stared vacantly into the distance. Plagued by weight struggles, substance abuse and a lack of motivation, he showed little fight. The boos grew louder as he did nothing to silence critics who claimed he was simply there for a payday. Chavez Sr looked distraught, throwing his hands in the air, desperately urging his son to find his fire. Paul has clearly improved since his loss to Fury, showing a crisper jab and higher work-rate. But when he selects aging fighters like Chavez and Tyson who refuse to fight back, it is easier to showcase those improvements. Advertisement Chavez's best moments came in the ninth round when he landed an uppercut and right hook. He walked back to his corner celebrating as if he had won the fight, hands raised. He took the final round with some power punches but seemed resigned to defeat at the bell. Paul was congratulated his opponent's father, three-weight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Sr (right) [Getty Images] What's next for Paul? Paul said he wants "tougher fighters", but his callouts often ignore weight classes. He outrageously named former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and lightweight world champion Gervonta 'Tank' Davis as possible opponents. Earlier this week WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman said Paul could be considered for a ranking if he beat Chavez. Under WBC rules, a fighter must be inside the top 15 to qualify for a world title shot. Advertisement For context, British champion Viddal Riley ranks 15th, while Team GB Olympian Cheavon Clarke is 19th. Should Ohio's Paul be ranked above them? Sporting logic says no. But in today's boxing landscape, it is not impossible. Paul has also suggested the WBA may rank him. The WBA considers fight history, activity and competition level when ranking fighters. To his credit, Paul has brought a new audience to boxing, supported women fighters through his Most Valuable Promotions and shown serious commitment to training. But that alone does not justify a world title shot. To earn genuine respect in boxing, he must move beyond faded names and former MMA stars. Wins over Chavez and Tyson may boost his brand but they do little for his credibility in the ring. Advertisement The problem for the self-proclaimed 'Problem Child', however, is that stepping in with an active, legitimately ranked fighter is when the wheels are likely to come off. More boxing from the BBC
BBC News
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Paul dominates Chavez and calls out big names
Influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul outpointed Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, who looked lost and refused to fight back for most of the cruiserweight contest in California, before calling out some of the sport's biggest barely threw a punch in the early rounds. His father, the legendary Julio Cesar Chavez Sr, looked deflated and irate at Jr, the 39-year-old former middleweight world champion, became a sitting duck behind a high guard as Paul, 28, controlled the fight with jabs and hooks to the head and Paul, who outpointed a 58-year-old Mike Tyson in November, was awarded a unanimous decision with scores of 99-91, 97-93, and 98-92. He cupped his ears as jeers rained down from the sold-out Honda Center in Anaheim."All the boos are words, but actions speak louder than words," Paul said, telling the crowd to "shut up", with some expletives."It was flawless. I think I only got hit 10 times," he added. "He's been in with [Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez] and all those guys, and I embarrassed him like that. Easy work."The victory raises familiar questions about the level of Paul's opponents and his place in professional boxing. The Chavez who stepped into the ring was a far cry from the Mexican who won a world title over a decade was the same Chavez who lost in 2021 to 46-year-old former UFC star Anderson Silva, whom Paul defeated a year later. It was a Chavez who has struggled with discipline and motivation for large parts of his who rose to fame on social media, has now won 12 pro fights, with his sole loss coming to Tommy Fury in 2023. Paul said he is ready to challenge WBA champion Gilberto Ramirez or WBC belt-holder Badou boxing purists view a title shot as the culmination of years of relentless hard work, dedication and climbing the ranks, it is not entirely far-fetched to imagine Paul landing the WBA and WBC have hinted they could soon include him in their rankings, opening the door to a possible shot at a world title. Paul dominates as Chavez shows little fight A tense Chavez took deep, steadying breaths before being serenaded to the ring by a mariachi band. Meanwhile, Paul danced with his brother Logan in the dressing room, carrying that energy into his ring boxed on the back foot as Paul connected with body shots in the first round. He was already a shadow of the fighter who won a world title in 2011, stopped Irishman Andy Lee a decade ago and went the distance with superstar Alvarez in corner urged him to "let his hands go" but he stared vacantly into the distance. Plagued by weight struggles, substance abuse and a lack of motivation, he showed little boos grew louder as he did nothing to silence critics who claimed he was simply there for a Sr looked distraught, throwing his hands in the air, desperately urging his son to find his has clearly improved since his loss to Fury, showing a crisper jab and higher work-rate. But when he selects aging fighters like Chavez and Tyson who refuse to fight back, it is easier to showcase those best moments came in the ninth round when he landed an uppercut and right hook. He walked back to his corner celebrating as if he had won the fight, hands took the final round with some power punches but seemed resigned to defeat at the bell. What's next for Paul? Paul said he wants "tougher fighters", but his callouts often ignore weight outrageously named former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and lightweight world champion Gervonta 'Tank' Davis as possible this week WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman said Paul could be considered for a ranking if he beat Chavez. Under WBC rules, a fighter must be inside the top 15 to qualify for a world title context, British champion Viddal Riley ranks 15th, while Team GB Olympian Cheavon Clarke is Ohio's Paul be ranked above them? Sporting logic says no. But in today's boxing landscape, it is not has also suggested the WBA may rank him. The WBA considers fight history, activity and competition level when ranking his credit, Paul has brought a new audience to boxing, supported women fighters through his Most Valuable Promotions and shown serious commitment to training. But that alone does not justify a world title earn genuine respect in boxing, he must move beyond faded names and former MMA stars. Wins over Chavez and Tyson may boost his brand but they do little for his credibility in the problem for the self-proclaimed 'Problem Child', however, is that stepping in with an active, legitimately ranked fighter is when the wheels are likely to come off.
The Independent
28-06-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr live: Start time, undercard, fight updates and results
Tonight, Jake Paul returns to the boxing ring to fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr – a former world champion and the son of boxing legend Julio Cesar Sr. Paul last fought in November, outpointing heavyweight legend Mike Tyson in a bout that was widely panned, with the YouTuber later admitting that he held back against the 58-year-old. Now, 28-year-old Paul takes on another former world champion in Chavez Jr, who held the WBC middleweight title from 2010 until 2012. Chavez Jr has pedigree, therefore, also factoring that his father is boxing royalty, yet the 39-year-old has not impressed in recent times. In 2021, he was outpointed by UFC icon Anderson Silva, who was 46 at the time, and his last outing was a decision win against another UFC alum, Uriah Hall. That fight took place last July, two-and-a-half years after his previous contest. Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr live YouTube star Jake Paul boxes Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in Anaheim, California Paul aims to build on victory over 58-year-old Mike Tyson from November Paul, 28, faces an ex-world champion in Chavez Jr, 39, son of legend Julio Cesar Sr Zurdo Ramirez, Floyd Schofield and ex-UFC star Holly Holm among names on undercard Main card begins at 1am with Paul vs Chavez Jr ring walks expected at 4am BST Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr live: Welcome! Tonight, Jake Paul returns to the boxing ring to fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr – a former world champion and the son of boxing legend Julio Cesar Sr. Paul last fought in November, outpointing heavyweight legend Mike Tyson in a bout that was widely panned, with the YouTuber later admitting that he held back against the 58-year-old. Now, 28-year-old Paul takes on another former world champion in Chavez Jr, who held the WBC middleweight title from 2010 until 2012. Chavez Jr has pedigree, therefore, also factoring that his father is boxing royalty, yet the 39-year-old has not impressed in recent times. In 2021, he was outpointed by UFC icon Anderson Silva, who was 46 at the time, and his last outing was a decision win against another UFC alum, Uriah Hall. That fight took place last July, two-and-a-half years after his previous contest. Alex Pattle28 June 2025 23:59
The Sun
27-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Jake Paul's trainer admits he REFUSED to coach YouTube star at first… and reveals what convinced him to make U-turn
JAKE PAUL has put his boxing career into the hands of esteemed trainer Theo Chambers - the man who once wanted nothing to do with him. Chambers - nicknamed Third - comes from the legendary Kronk gym in Detroit - made famous by iconic trainer Emanuel Steward. 5 5 5 The coach has worked with world champions like Andre Dirrell and Cornelius Bundrage - and most importantly J'Leon Love. Love - a former super-middleweight contender from Floyd Mayweather's Las Vegas gym - has been part of Paul's camp since his professional debut. And the assistant coach tried to recruit Chambers to join the YouTuber-turned-boxer's team. But Chambers told SunSport: "I said no! I was training world class fighters, ranked fighters. "I mean, at the time when he said YouTube, I didn't even know what that meant. And then when I actually found out what it meant, then I really wasn't." Eventually, Love persuaded Chambers to watch Paul's 2022 victory over UFC legend Anderson Silva. And after Paul took Tyson Fury's brother Tommy the distance a year later - despite losing a split-decision - he was convinced to accept the gig. Chambers said: "Every fight that Jake had, J'Leon was there so he would always call me before the fights. 'Hey, watch it on TV, watch it, watch it.' Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr JAKE PAUL'S controversial boxing career rolls on this weekend with the Problem Child facing boxing royalty in Anaheim, California. Paul will face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, a highly-decorated former world middleweight champion. The Mexican, 39, has fought just once in the last four years but has the best boxing resume of any fighter to step into a ring with Paul - bar Mike Tyson, who was aged 58 at the time they fought. Watch Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr LIVE on DAZN PPV INFO Everything you need to know about Paul vs Chavez Jr LATEST NEWS & FEATURES Jake Paul buys incredible £29MILLION ranch with 5,700 acres Jake Paul in talks over TWO shock world title fights Chavez Jr is son of boxing great who was arrested on gun charges and robbed by party girls Jake Paul heavyweight days over after getting 'too fat' "And you know, because I love J'Leon, he's my brother and I've been training him since he was 15 years old, so I watched the kid. "And it ain't so much me looking at skill-wise, it's where's his heart? Where's his passion at to even be a boxer. Jake Paul vows to send Julio Cesar Chavez Jr into sad boxing retirement and goads 'I'll be there for you' "But when he fought Anderson Silva, that's what let me know that he had it in him. "Then when he fought Fury, even, even in his loss with Fury with me he won. "So then when they came back around to me, 'Would you train Jake?' I said yes I will train Jake." Paul parted ways with former coaches BJ Flores and Danny Smith after defeat to Fury - with Chambers hired as the replacement. He has cornered Paul to five victories on the spin since - most recently against Mike Tyson who controversially came out of retirement aged 58 in November. Paul, 28, now returns on Saturday against former middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, back down at cruiserweight. Victory could see Paul handed a shock WBC ranking - putting him in line to challenge for Badou Jack's belt. Chambers said: "I like to be challenged. So I like my guys to be challenged. These MMA guys, they do not stand a chance with Jake Paul. "So I would like to see him fight guys like Chavez, guys like Badou Jack." 5 5
