Jake Paul is returning to the boxing ring this summer, but early reactions from fans indicate a lack of enthusiasm for his chosen opponent.
It has been confirmed that Paul will face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., a former WBC middleweight champion, in a cruiserweight match scheduled for June 28th at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
This fight marks Paul`s first appearance since his high-profile bout with Mike Tyson in November, a streaming event on Netflix that drew significant attention as one of the year`s biggest sports events. Chavez Jr. comes into this fight with momentum, having won his last two matches, including a victory over former UFC middleweight Uriah Hall in July at the Paul vs. Mike Perry event.
Earlier in the year, Paul was rumored to be potentially facing prominent boxers like Canelo Alvarez and Gervonta Davis. However, these potential matchups did not materialize, and fan responses suggest a noticeable drop in excitement for the Chavez Jr. fight compared to those earlier possibilities.
See some of the reactions from fans regarding the Paul vs. Chavez Jr. announcement.
