Jake Paul will face Julio César Chávez Jr. in a 10-round bout on June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., to be aired on DAZN. This marks Paul's return to the boxing ring following his victory over Mike Tyson in November. Paul, 28, holds a record of 11-1 with seven knockouts, while Chávez Jr., 39, boasts a record of 54-6-1 with 34 knockouts, although he has not displayed championship form in recent years.
Chávez Jr. won his first fight in nearly three years in July, defeating Uriah Hall. In contrast, Paul has secured victories in his past five bouts, including wins over Mike Perry and Ryan Bourland. The match between Paul and Chávez Jr. comes after failed negotiations with other potential opponents such as Canelo Alvarez, Conor McGregor, and Gervonta Davis, as well as rumors of a bout with YouTuber KSI or Tommy Fury.