Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. approached their initial face-to-face meeting with a professional demeanor on Wednesday, anticipating their scheduled boxing match on June 28 in Anaheim, California.
While the fighters exchanged some pointed comments on stage, the tension didn`t escalate significantly during the subsequent staredown.
Instead of any pushing or physical altercation, Paul and Chavez Jr. calmly assessed each other in a stoic moment before their cruiserweight clash, which is set to be broadcast live on DAZN pay-per-view.
Though Chavez Jr. might not be performing at the level he was when he held world championships, he undoubtedly represents the most experienced professional boxer Paul has faced throughout his career.
Holding an 11-1 record, Paul has secured notable victories against opponents such as Tyron Woodley, Nate Diaz, and Anderson Silva. However, facing Chavez Jr., a genuine professional boxer with extensive ring time, signifies the most substantial step up in competition for Paul.
The bout between Paul and Chavez Jr. serves as the main event for the card. Additionally, it was recently announced that former UFC bantamweight champion Holly Holm has been added to the lineup, marking her return to boxing under Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions banner.
