Jake Paul is preparing to enter the boxing ring again this summer, but early responses from fans suggest a lack of enthusiasm for his upcoming opponent.
It has been confirmed by MMA Fighting that Paul will box against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., a former WBC middleweight champion. The cruiserweight bout is scheduled for June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
This fight marks Paul`s return to boxing after his high-profile exhibition match with Mike Tyson in November, which was a major event streamed on Netflix. Chavez Jr. enters this matchup on a positive note, having won his last two fights, including a victory by decision over former UFC middleweight Uriah Hall in July at the Paul vs. Mike Perry event.
Previously, there were rumors linking Paul to potential fights with boxing stars like Canelo Alvarez and Gervonta Davis. However, these matchups did not materialize. The significant step down in opponent quality from those names to Chavez Jr. is clearly reflected in the underwhelming fan reactions to this announcement.
Below are some of the reactions from fans regarding the Paul vs. Chavez Jr. fight announcement.
