Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. had their initial face-to-face meeting on Wednesday in anticipation of their scheduled boxing match set for June 28 in Anaheim, California. The encounter was characterized as professional and business-like.
While the fighters exchanged some pointed remarks during their appearance on stage, the tension did not escalate significantly during the traditional staredown that followed. There was no pushing or physical contact; instead, both Paul and Chavez maintained a composed and stoic demeanor, assessing each other calmly before their upcoming cruiserweight bout, which will be broadcast live on DAZN pay-per-view.
Although Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. may no longer be competing at the championship level he once reached, he undeniably stands as the most seasoned opponent Paul has encountered in his boxing career thus far. With a professional record of 11 wins and 1 loss, Paul boasts notable victories over figures such as Tyron Woodley, Nate Diaz, and Anderson Silva. However, facing Chavez, a veteran professional boxer with genuine in-ring experience, represents a significant step up in the level of competition for Paul.
The event is headlined by the Paul vs. Chavez bout. Additionally, former UFC bantamweight champion Holly Holm has recently been added to the fight card, marking her return to the sport of boxing after signing a deal with Paul’s promotion company, Most Valuable Promotions.
