The countdown for Jake Paul's next fight is well underway with the divisive fighter facing Julio Cesar Chavez Jr this Saturday.
'The Problem Child' is set for a different test in Anaheim after he triumphed in his record-breaking clash with the legendary Mike Tyson last November.
Chavez Jr is an experienced fighter with 62 professional bouts to his name. The Mexican has enjoyed world title success at middleweight and has shared the ring with pound-for-pound star Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez.
Going up against someone as experienced as Chavez Jr is likely to be Paul's toughest test to date, and if he can beat the 39-year-old, it may open the door to mega fights with the likes of Canelo Alvarez or Gervonta Davis.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Jake Paul vs Julio Chavez Jr
- Date: Saturday, June 28
- Time: 1am BST / 8pm ET / 5pm PT
- Ringwalks (approx): 4am BST / 11pm ET / 8pm PT
What has been said?
Jake Paul:
“I don’t want any excuses. When I beat this man, all the boxing media, like you always do, are going to discredit it. I’m going to expose and embarrass him. He’s the embarrassment of Mexico. Mexico doesn’t even claim him, and he’s going to get exposed on June 28. They say he’s training hard. They say this is the most focused he’s ever been. Good. As he should be. People don’t realize how good I actually am, and when he feels those first few punches, he’s going to want to quit and go back to his stool.”
Julio Chavez Jr:
'I want to end Jake Paul's career'
"I liked the idea [of fighting Paul] because I think the fight [has come at the right time]," Chávez said. "I [thought] about [taking the fight because] Jake is very popular, [and] I'm pretty sure that I'll win this fight.
"I want to [make it] clear that I'm still here. I'm not old, and I take this sport seriously. [I] train hard [and I'm] disciplined. I'm 39, so I don't think I'm old. I still feel good in the gym ... I'm still a good fighter. So I want to fight better opposition after this fight, and that's why I take this fight.
"Now I'm disciplined, I'm focused, I want to finish the fight [with Paul with a] win and take this opportunity to be back in real boxing. That's my goal."
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