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Jake Paul is reportedly set to take on former WBC middleweight champion Julio César Chávez Jr. in a cruiserweight bout scheduled for summer 2025.
While the exact date and location are yet to be confirmed, the fight signals a major step up in competition for Paul as he faces his most seasoned opponent yet.
Chavez Jr was a champion at middleweight, and has been in the ring with the likes of Daniel Jacobs and Canelo Alvarez, and even claimed a knockout win over Andy Lee.
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That said, his career has been hot and cold, and he has fought just once since 2021, the year he lost to UFC fighter Anderson Silva, who Jake has already beaten.
Chavez Jr. is nearing 40 years old, and fans of boxing believe the fight to be yet another cherrypick for Paul.
The Mexican’s record is 54-6-1. He is the son of the legendary Julio Cesar Chavez.
Paul’s latest win came over Mike Tyson, elevating his record to 11-1.
There have been rumours of the fight being held for some kind of title, be it an international title or something of similar value, but this has not been confirmed.
For Paul, this fight represents a chance to further cement his credentials in the sport by taking on a former world champion, even if he is past his best. For Chávez Jr., it’s a potential comeback platform and an opportunity to remind the boxing world of his pedigree in a career-high payday.
The matchup promises to blur the lines between spectacle and serious sport once again, and it’s already generating buzz in both boxing and mainstream circles.
