Jake Paul is set for one of the toughest tests of his boxing career as he steps into the ring against former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on Saturday, June 28, 2025. The 10-round cruiserweight bout will take place at the Honda Centre in Anaheim, California, and will be broadcast live on DAZN pay-per-view.
This high-profile matchup comes just months after Paul’s unanimous decision victory over Mike Tyson, a fight that drew massive global attention. Now 28, Paul boasts a professional record of 11 wins (7 by knockout) and just one loss, with his career marked by a string of victories over former MMA stars and a single defeat to Tommy Fury in 2023. Paul’s last bout, a win over Tyson, further cemented his reputation as a serious contender in the sport’s entertainment-driven era.
Chavez Jr., 39, enters the fight with a record of 54 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw, including 34 knockouts. The son of Mexican boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., Chavez Jr. held the WBC middleweight title from 2011 to 2012.
While his career has seen ups and downs since losing his title, including a decision loss to Canelo Alvarez and a defeat by former MMA champion Anderson Silva, Chavez Jr. recently claimed a points victory over Uriah Hall, signalling a potential return to form.
The June 28 showdown will be co-promoted by Most Valuable Promotions and Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions, adding extra star power and boxing pedigree to the event. Both fighters have made bold statements ahead of the clash: Paul, confident as ever, has declared his intention to “knock out Julio and make Chávez Sr. proud in ways Jr. never has,” while Chavez Jr. claims to feel “rejuvenated and 10 years younger,” promising to prove he still belongs among boxing’s elite.
The fight will be contested at a 200-pound weight limit, with standard 10-ounce gloves and three-minute rounds. The event is expected to draw significant attention from both boxing purists and new fans drawn by Paul’s crossover appeal.
With both men eager to make a statement—Paul aiming to legitimise his world title ambitions and Chavez Jr. seeking redemption—June 28 promises to deliver one of the summer’s most intriguing boxing spectacles.