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Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. live results, round-by-round updates, ring walks, start time for Paul's return
Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. goes down Saturday night at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (Photos: Getty Images. Design: Davis Long, Yahoo Sports.) Uncrowned has Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. live results, round-by-round updates, highlights, ring walks and start time for the Paul vs. Chavez Jr. fight card on Saturday night at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Internet sensation turned professional boxer Jake Paul faces his second consecutive former boxing world champion, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Paul (11-1, 7 KOs) won a one-sided unanimous decision over legendary former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson in November. It was Paul's fifth consecutive win since a split decision loss to Tommy Fury in 2023. Paul is targeting a cruiserweight world title shot in 2026 and has said that his team is already in discussions to challenge either Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez or Badou Jack for their respective belts. Advertisement Chavez (54-6-1, 34 KOs) is the son of legendary Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. He won the WBC middleweight title in 2011 and made three successful defenses of the belt before losing his championship to Sergio Martinez in 2012. Chavez has also fought Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Daniel Jacobs in a 22-year career, but defeat on Saturday could be the end of the road for the 39-year-old. In the night's co-feature, the aforementioned "Zurdo" Ramirez defends his unified WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles against mandatory challenger Yuniel Dorticos. Ramirez (47-1, 30 KOs) beat Britain's Chris Billam-Smith in November in Riyadh to unify the WBA and WBO belts. Dorticos (27-2, 25 KOs) is a former two-time cruiserweight world champion. Advertisement Paul vs. Chavez Jr prelims begin at 3 p.m. ET and can be watched via Uncrowned. The main card starts at 8 p.m. ET on DAZN pay-per-view, with main event ring walks expected around 11 p.m. ET. Follow all of the action with Uncrowned's live results, highlights and play-by-play of the main card below. Main card (8 p.m. ET, DAZN pay-per-view) Cruiserweight: Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. WBA/WBO cruiserweight titles: Gilberto Ramirez vs. Yuniel Dorticos Welterweight: Raul Curiel vs. Victor Ezequiel Rodriguez Welterweight: Avious Griffin vs. Julian Rodriguez Lightweight: Floyd Schofield vs. Tevin Farmer Prelims (3 p.m. ET, Watch via Uncrowned) Women's lightweight: Holly Holm vs. Yolanda Guadalupe Vega Ochoa Advertisement Welterweight: Joel Iriarte vs. Kevin Johnson Super flyweight: John Ramirez vs. Saleto Henderson Bantamweight: Alexander Gueche vs. Vincent Avina Heavyweight: Joshua Edwards vs. Dominic Hardy Super featherweight: Victor Morales vs. Rene Alvarado
Reuters
2 hours ago
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- Reuters
Jake Paul heavy favorite, but public backing Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. big
June 28 - No matter who wins the cruiserweight fight between Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on Saturday, the bout already has been a massive moneymaker for many involved. The card has set a record for the biggest boxing gate in the history of the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., and sportsbooks are seeing heavy action ahead of the main event. Paul, 28, lacks Chavez's resume, but he is 11 years younger than the former champion. That has led oddsmakers to maintain Paul as a heavy pre-fight favorite. The former YouTube star was being offered at -575 at DraftKings on Friday night, with Chavez the +400 underdog. Paul's line was -600 at BetMGM, with Chavez at +450 and with the book anticipating yet another big event headlined by Paul. The last time he stepped in the ring, Paul defeated former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. Despite Tyson being three decades Paul's senior, the fight was the most streamed and the heaviest-bet in history. "Following up the most bet fight in BetMGM history, Jake Paul looks to take out another former WBC champion in Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.," BetMGM senior trader Alex Rella said. "However, Chavez was a champion over a dozen years ago and he lost to Anderson Silva in 2021 who then lost to Jake Paul in 2022. Fight math may not be perfect, but it can help be indicative of the times and why Jake Paul is a -600 favorite." Chavez's longshot odds had drawn 83 percent of the bets and 95 percent of the money wagered at BetMGM. Paul (11-1, 7 KOs) enters his 13th professional fight against the veteran Chavez (54-6-1, 34 KOs), the latest in a wide variety of aging boxers and former MMA stars he has coaxed into to ring for massive paydays. "He's a great fighter," Paul said. "I like big names. I like legendary names. He's on my path to a world championship. He's a tough test, a very, very tough test, but I'm here to challenge myself and do big things in this sport and then make a title run after I beat him on Saturday." Chavez quickly discredited Paul's track record, keeping it short and simple. "No, I don't think he's good," Chavez said. "I think he tries (and) trains hard, but he's not a good fighter. If he were a good boxer, everyone on this stage would be a legend. Everybody knows that." Chavez was considering giving himself an ultimatum: a possible retirement if he loses to Paul. Chavez remains extremely confident that he is going to be the first person to knock out the former YouTube star. "I always prepare to take a win," Chavez said. "I'm here to win, that's why I am very confident I'm going to take the win." Meanwhile, Paul went as far as to predict how he would prevail Saturday night. "I'm gonna knock him out. That's what I came here to do," Paul said. "First round, it's gonna be an early night. It's gonna be a right hook right away and I'm going home early. We don't get paid for overtime. This is gonna be a spectacular performance." Paul and Chavez are scheduled to get underway after 11 p.m. ET, concluding a seven-fight card. --Field Level Media
The Sun
3 hours ago
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- The Sun
What weight are Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr fighting at and how much have they had to change?
JAKE PAUL returns to boxing action for the first time since his clash against Mike Tyson. This time around, The Problem Child takes on Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. 2 2 Paul's controversial points victory over Tyson was shown on Netflix, and was fought at welterweight. Standing at 6ft 1in, Paul has fought at both cruiserweight and heavyweight, with his opponent Chavez Jr having fought at NINE different weight classes. Both fighters will have to make big adjustments to get into the ring together for this clash. SunSport can reveal what weight the clash is being fought at. 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. INFO Everything you need to know about Paul vs Chavez Jr LATEST NEWS & FEATURES Jake Paul promises to send Chavez Jr into retirement EXCL: Jake Paul's new coach previously refused to work with him EXCL: Personal chef reveals how Jake Paul lost 27lbs for fight 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 What weight is the Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr fight? The clash will be fought at cruiserweight, with Paul's previous clash with Mike Tyson being a heavyweight bout. When Paul fought Tyson, he was 103.06kg / 227.25lbs. After the weigh-ins on Friday afternoon, Paul officially weight 199.4lbs - a stunning drop in weight. His to make weight. Chavez Jr has a history of missing weight, most recently against Daniel Jacobs (4.7lbs) and Anderson Silva (2.4lbs). He comes into this fight the heaviest of his whole career, with an official weight of 198.4lbs. Despite the huge size, the former middleweight world champion looked in very good shape. When is Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr and how can I watch it? Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr takes place on Saturday, June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Ring walks are expected to take place at 4.15am BST (Sunday) / 11.15pm ET. The event can be watched and live streamed on DAZN PPV. It is priced at £24.99 in the UK and $59.99 in the US. Alternatively, SunSport will live blog all the action from the card as it happens.
Yahoo
7 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Jake Paul drops $39 million on Georgia's iconic Southlands ranch
Professional boxer, social media influencer and content creator Jake Paul has bought the sprawling Southlands property just south of Bainbridge, Georgia, for $39 million. Paul, during an interview on the "The Iced Coffee Hour" podcast in mid-June, said he's been wanting to purchase a ranch for the last 15 years, according to 'It's kind of been my dream and why I work so hard," said Paul. He added the 5,746-acre estate was '… a little bit bigger than what I wanted, but when I got there, I was like, 'I have to buy this.' ' Paul, 28, is known for his brash commentary on YouTube and other social media platforms and co-stars alongside his brother, Logan Paul, in "Paul American," a reality show that premiered in March 2025 and offers a peek into their family life outside of the boxing and wrestling ring. Logan Paul is a pro wrestler and social media maven. More celebrity real estate: NBA star Kevin Durant's custom Oklahoma City townhome hits the market at $35 In November 2024, Paul went head-to-head against former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, 58, and defeated the veteran fighter in a unanimous decision. He was initially slated to receive $40 million for beating the retired boxer. The 5,653-acre property surrounds the eastern shore of Lake Seminole, just above the Florida panhandle, and was listed in October 2024 for $42.5 million. It features a "sport huntsman's paradise with an abundance of bobwhite wild quail, turkey and whitetail deer. It also includes a 20-acre fishing pond and a 30-acre duck pond," as previously reported in the Tallahassee Democrat, part of the USA TODAY Network. Jon Kohler, an expert in large plantation properties in the southeast, said there are few investments that can build "long-term wealth like owning a property such as Southlands." "While we can see the financial appreciation, what only the seller can measure is the immense intrinsic value – the lifestyle, the experiences, the memories. That's the most important kind of wealth. And that's what Southlands will create for Jake, his family, and his friends," said Kohler, in a statement. In a Facebook post announcing the purchase, Kohler described the property as "one of America's most iconic sporting properties." "From its roots with Herbert Stoddard, a legacy dating back to 1937, to its years as International Paper's flagship property, Southlands has long been a crown jewel of American land stewardship – and with Jake Paul's passion and commitment to conservation, its future has never been brighter," the post said. Contact Economic Development Reporter TaMaryn Waters at tlwaters@ and follow @TaMarynWaters on X. This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Jake Paul drops $39 million on Georgia's iconic Southlands ranch
Reuters
9 hours ago
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- Reuters
Jake Paul sets another record ahead of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. fight
June 27 - Another marquee fight, another milestone for Jake Paul. The polarizing YouTube star turned professional boxer has driven another impressive record ahead of his fight against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., with Saturday night's card already setting the biggest boxing gate in the history of the Honda Center. The Anaheim, Calif., combat sports venue has played host to several significant fights, including Canelo Alvarez vs. Matthew Hatton for the WBC super welterweight championship. Ryan Garcia also fought Francisco Fonseca at the Honda Center, where Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal also recently drew a sell-out crowd. But none of them brought in as much gate money as Paul vs. Chavez has, according to Most Valuable Promotions. Paul (11-1, 7 KOs) enters his 13th professional fight having taken on a wide variety of opponents. Most recent was former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson last November, which brought in a gate of $18,117,072 with an average ticket price of $304. That set a combat sports record in the state of Texas while also smashing streaming records for Netflix. Previous Paul fights have also set combat sports gate records in Puerto Rico, Orlando and Glendale, Ariz. Saturday night's cruiserweight fight will see the 28-year-old Paul face the former champion Chavez (54-6-1), who is 11 years his senior. Paul is the heavy -575 favorite at DraftKings, where Chavez is the +400 underdog. "He's a great fighter," Paul said. "I like big names. I like legendary names. He's on my path to a world championship. He's a tough test, a very, very tough test, but I'm here to challenge myself and do big things in this sport and then make a title run after I beat him on Saturday." Chavez quickly discredited Paul's track record, keeping it short and simple. "No, I don't think he's good," Chavez said. "I think he tries (and) trains hard, but he's not a good fighter. If he were a good boxer, everyone on this stage would be a legend. Everybody knows that." Chavez was considering giving himself an ultimatum: a possible retirement if he loses to Paul. Chavez remains extremely confident that he is going to be the first person to knock out the former YouTube star. "I always prepare to take a win," Chavez said. "I'm here to win, that's why I am very confident I'm going to take the win." Meanwhile Paul went as far as to predict how he would prevail Saturday night. "I'm gonna knock him out. That's what I came here to do," Paul said. "First round, it's gonna be an early night. It's gonna be a right hook right away and I'm going home early. We don't get paid for overtime. This is gonna be a spectacular performance." Paul and Chavez are scheduled to get underway after 11 p.m. ET, concluding a seven-fight card. --Field Level Media
