Jake Paul, the Youtuber turned boxer, will battle Julio Cesar Chavez Jr subsequent.
The son of boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez, Junior is a seasoned skilled boxer who in his prime held a middleweight world title.
Chavez Jr received the WBC middleweight championship in 2011 and has fought opponents like Andy Lee, Sergio Martinez and Canelo Alvarez.
Now 39 years outdated Chavez Jr has solely fought twice since his shock loss to former UFC legend Anderson Silva in 2021.
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Paul admitted he didn’t need to harm Tyson after beating the previous heavyweight world champion by unanimous factors choice
Paul in his 12-fight boxing profession has beforehand crushed Silva. The competition with Chavez Jr on June 28 in Anaheim, California will see Paul return to the ring for the primary time since his eight two-minute-rounds bout with 58-year-old Mike Tyson final November.
“5 years in the past, I stepped into the ring for my professional debut after a single newbie battle, and each battle since has been a step in direction of changing into world champion,” Paul mentioned.
“I’ll knock out Julio and make Chavez Sr proud in methods Junior by no means has.”
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Paul vowed forward of the battle to put on diamond-spiked ear covers to guard towards Tyson biting him
Chavez Jr mentioned: “To begin with, I’ll present what I can do now that every part is in the appropriate place in my life – mentally and bodily. I really feel rejuvenated and 10 years youthful.
“Hopefully once I beat him, individuals will not underestimate this win.”
On the identical invoice, Gilberto Ramirez, the unified WBA and WBO cruiserweight world titlist, will field former world champion Yuniel Dorticos.
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Highlights from Gilberto Ramirez’s conflict with Chris Billam-Smith for the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles
“I am excited to step again into the ring this June to defend my WBA and WBO titles. This battle marks my WBA necessary, and I do know I have to get previous this opponent to remain on observe in my journey towards greatness – and, finally, to grow to be the undisputed champion,” mentioned ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez.
“I have been coaching continuous and really feel sharper than ever as I proceed to develop and mature within the sport. The purpose hasn’t modified. I am locked in, and I am proud to be featured on this card alongside Jake Paul and my good good friend Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.”
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