Jake Paul to fight ex-champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in the summer

Jake Paul (11-1, 7 KOs) will try to take the next step to becoming a world champ when he fights ex-WBC middleweight champ Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (54-6-1, 34 KOs) on June 28 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

The boxing match will be up to 10 rounds and can be watched on the PPV on DAZN.

Breaking: Jake Paul will face former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on June 28 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Most Valuable Promotions revealed details about the fight to ESPN on Friday. pic.twitter.com/2ZlXJTWuvF

— ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) April 18, 2025

“5 years ago, I stepped into the ring for my pro debut after a single amateur bout, and every event since that moment has been a step towards becoming world champ. I won against one of the best boxers in the world, and my next will be to face an ex-champ who conman Canelo couldn’t finish,” Paul shared.

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The boxing match comes a few months after a proposed bout between Jake and Canelo Alvarez fell apart as the Mexican signed a 4-fight contract with Riyadh Season.

Julio Cesar (39) will be the 2^nd ex-world champ to fight, despite that Jake won against a champ who secured his 1^st world championship more than a decade before Jake was born.

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on fighting Jake Paul:

“You don’t play boxing. I am not some YouTuber, UFC fighter, or beating up old retired boxers. I am a real former boxing World Champion and June 28th you will find out what it is like to be in with real Mexican style. Viva Mexico!” pic.twitter.com/jJu91UmGT9

— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) April 18, 2025