Jake Paul Outclasses Chavez Jr in Anaheim Showdown
When Jake Paul walked into the Honda Center Saturday night, he faced the biggest name of his boxing career so far. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, a former WBC middleweight champ and son of a Mexican legend, was supposed to be a major step up. But for most of the fight, Chavez Jr barely showed up. Paul, now 12-1 with seven knockouts, took over early and never let go.
Fans in the UK had to fight off sleep—ring walk didn’t happen until after 1:00 a.m. in London—but those who tuned in witnessed a boxing lesson. Paul used a relentless jab, sharp body shots, and controlled the range, making Chavez's experience look irrelevant. In the opening round, Chavez Jr failed to land a single punch. He just couldn’t get going while Paul kept pressuring and building a clear lead on the scorecards.
Chavez Jr Fails to Impress as Paul Eyes Future Opponents
Chavez Jr, with over 60 pro fights and a heartwarming entrance, spent most rounds trying to crack the puzzle. By the time he finally started rallying, the hill was too high to climb. He came alive a bit in the final two rounds, tried to trade shots, but Paul was never in any real danger. The scores—99-91, 98-92, and 97-93—all went the American’s way. The crowd may have cheered for Chavez Jr at first, but it was clear who earned their respect by the end.
The DAZN PPV event drew plenty of eyes, despite the $59.99 price tag, especially after such a big-name co-main event was announced. Paul’s convincing win over a former world champion puts him in a whole new discussion. Where does he go from here? Top cruiserweight contenders seem to be on his radar, and a win like this gives him much more bargaining power. Paul left Anaheim not just with another victory, but with a real stake in the cruiserweight conversation.
Fight fans who expected a circus got a real boxing match. And, maybe, Jake Paul just found a way to change some opinions about his journey from YouTube stardom to contenders’ lists. The next time he steps into the ring, it won’t just be influencers and casuals watching—actual boxing fans might be tuning in to see what he does next.