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Jake Paul He told the booing crowd to “close f-k up” after beating former middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. by unanimous decision on Saturday night in Anaheim, California.
“All boos are words and actions speak more eloquent than words, so y’all can close the f–up!” Paul said Post Match The interview was conducted while making gestures that provoke the crowd. “I’m hip, I’m really hip, I’ve beaten your boy a – easy job, 5th year, I’ll wait until I’m even more mother-
Paul (12-1, 7 Kos) faced the most skilled opponent at 39-year-old Chavez (54-7-2), and appeared to take the biggest risk of his unique boxing career in front of the enthusiastic pro-Chavez crowds of Southern California.
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Jake Paul will respond following his match at the Honda Center against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (Imaginary Gary A. Vasquez-Immagn)
At least that seemed like a risk until Chavez stepped into the Honda Center ring, barely threw a punch until the second half of the fourth round of the cruiser-class match.
Even as his famous father screamed furiously at ringside, Chavez patiently controlled Paul and fought tentatively and softly with Paul, who had landed enough to win the round.
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Jake Paul moves on to a hit with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. at the Honda Center. (Vasquez-Imagn image)
Chavez first made an identifiable attack in the sixth, delivering some exciting shots in the ninth, and finally showed his long boxing career skills.
However, he could not seriously damage Puguilist, who turned YouTuber.
The judges won 99-91, 98-92 and 97-93 on the pole. The Associated Press also supported Paul 97-93.
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Jake Paul leaves the ring after a victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. at the Honda Center. (Imaginary Gary A. Vasquez-Immagn)
“I thought I had lost the first five rounds, so I tried to win the final round,” Chavez said. “He’s a strong, good boxer, his first three or four rounds. After that, he felt tired. I don’t think he’s ready for the championship, but he’s a good fighter.”
Chavez, who fought only once since 2021, is best known for failing to maximize his father’s genetic potential. He is still the most trusted boxer to share the ring with Paul.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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