Jake Paul defeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr by unanimous decision on his return to the ring following his widely panned win over heavyweight legend Mike Tyson last November.
28-year-old Paul dominated the bulk of the fight but Chavez Jr offered little resistance across the first eight rounds. He had a solid gameplan to keep Chavez Jr at bay and work the body with wide right hooks which kept the Mexican at distance.
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Chavez Jr later admitted he was surprised with Paul’s skills across the first four rounds but waited for him to tire in the latter stages. Chavez Jr landed more shots in the final two rounds and seemingly had Paul rocked before running out of time.
Paul extends his professional record to 12 wins and one defeat from 13 fights and wants to pursue a world title shot going forward though that goal is still a long way off.
Relive Paul vs Chavez Jr live below.
Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr live
- YouTube star Jake Paul defeats Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in Anaheim, California
- Paul now has 12 wins from 13 fights including victory over 58-year-old Mike Tyson last November
- Zurdo Ramirez defends cruiserweight titles on road to Jai Opataia unification clash
- Raul Curiel knocks out Victor Rodriguez in fourth round
- Julian Rodriguez leaves it late but knock out Avious Griffin
- Young star Floyd Schofield blitzes through ex-champ Tevin Farmer in round one
- Former UFC champion Holly Holm seals decision win over Yolanda Vega
Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr live: Welcome!
Saturday 28 June 2025 23:59 , Alex PattleTonight, Jake Paul returns to the boxing ring to fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr – a former world champion and the son of boxing legend Julio Cesar Sr.
Paul last fought in November, outpointing heavyweight legend Mike Tyson in a bout that was widely panned, with the YouTuber later admitting that he held back against the 58-year-old.
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Now, 28-year-old Paul takes on another former world champion in Chavez Jr, who held the WBC middleweight title from 2010 until 2012.
Chavez Jr has pedigree, therefore, also factoring that his father is boxing royalty, yet the 39-year-old has not impressed in recent times.
In 2021, he was outpointed by UFC icon Anderson Silva, who was 46 at the time, and his last outing was a decision win against another UFC alum, Uriah Hall. That fight took place last July, two-and-a-half years after his previous contest.
What time does Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr start tonight?
Sunday 29 June 2025 00:14 , Alex PattlePaul will fight Chavez Jr at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, tonight.
The event is due to begin at 1am BST (5pm PT / 7pm CT / 8pm ET on Saturday), with Paul vs Chavez Jr ring walks set for 4am BST (8pm PT / 10pm CT / 11pm ET on Saturday).
How to watch Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr tonight
Sunday 29 June 2025 00:29 , Alex PattleThe fight will stream live exclusively on DAZN pay-per-view in over 200 countries worldwide.
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Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr odds tonight
Sunday 29 June 2025 00:44 , Alex PattlePaul – 1/6
Chavez Jr – 9/2
Draw – 16/1
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Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr undercard tonight
Sunday 29 June 2025 00:59 , Alex PattleSubject to change, ‘C’ denotes champion:
Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr (cruiserweight)
Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (C) vs Yuniel Dorticos (WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles)
Holly Holm vs Yolanda Vega (lightweight)
Floyd Schofield vs Tevin Farmer (lightweight)
Avious Griffin vs Julian Rodriguez (welterweight)
Raul “Cugar” Curiel vs Victor Ezequiel Rodriguez (welterweight)
Naomy Valle vs Ashley Felix (light-flyweight)
Ex-UFC champion Holly Holm secures undercard victory
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After Mike Tyson travesty, Jake Paul faces his first serious boxing match
01:10 , Alex PattleThis pairing with Chavez Jr, 39, marks somewhat of a return to form for Paul in terms of his matchmaking.
While some observers clung to the hope that Tyson could be a fraction of the “Baddest Man on the Planet” that he once was, that this would be enough to knock out Paul, it was never going to happen.
The real question surrounding the bout was whether the younger American, who has committed himself to the sport more than the average person realises, would actually try to stop Tyson. Paul did not try, which was simultaneously a merciful act and the biggest issue with that carnivalesque contest: its lack of authenticity.
It was never a balanced match-up, but people believed it was, because they wished it to be. In contrast, Paul’s previous contests were at least closer to ticking that box, even if they almost always leaned in his favour when put under the microscope.
Paul’s sole loss, against Tommy Fury, proved the exception. It was a serious test for Paul, although it was not necessarily a serious match-up more generally, given Paul’s background and the fact that Fury is not the boxer his family wants you to think he is.
Still, another serious test may wait this evening.
After Mike Tyson travesty, Jake Paul faces his first serious fight
Inside Paul’s training: Double days, ‘brutal’ track sessions and 1,000-rep workouts
01:20 , Harry BullmorePaul’s journey to professional boxing is far from conventional. While his pedigree in the sport is regularly debated online, his work ethic rarely is.
His ambitions are equally unambiguous, with the 28-year-old telling DAZN: “The main goal now is to get a belt, that’s the only thing I haven’t accomplished in the sport of boxing. I’ve won knockout of the year, [I won the] most-viewed fight ever, so for me the only thing that’s left is to become world champion.”
To achieve this, Paul’s strength and conditioning coach and Let’s Build Champions author Larry Wade has been subjecting the star to an intense pre-fight training camp containing double training days, ‘brutal’ track sessions and 1,000-rep abs workouts.
This is what a week in the life of a YouTuber-turned-professional boxer with world-topping aspirations looks like:
The secret recovery tool helping Chavez Jr prepare for Paul clash
01:30 , Harry BullmoreChavez Jr has been less forthcoming than Paul with details about his preparations.
There is one clip from last month showing Chavez Jr hitting a circuit of hurdles, sled pushes, Versaclimber intervals, slam ball chest throws and battle ropes, dressed in head-to-toe sweats. But beyond this, training insights have been few and far between.
A recent video with DAZN captures him working through some footwork techniques, with coach Jorge Capetillo revealing his “conditioning is very well [sic] – he’s been doing between 10 and 12 rounds [in training] so I feel comfortable he will put in a great performance”. After this, Chavez Jr heads home to put his feet up on the sofa while watching TV with his team.
As he does this, he is zipped into a pair of inflating boots that rise up to his hips. So what are these odd-looking contraptions, and how could they help Chavez Jr’s training efforts?
The secret recovery tool helping Chavez Jr prepare for Jake Paul clash
Zurdo Ramirez and Jai Opetaia are on a cruiserweight collision course
01:40 , Alex PattleIf Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez can retain his cruiserweight titles against Yuniel Dorticos tonight, he may finally set up a unification bout with Jai Opetaia.
James Hicken breaks down the state of the cruiserweight landscape:
These two cruiserweights are on a collision course to unify the division
Who is Floyd Schofield? Meet a standout on Paul vs Chavez Jr undercard
01:50 , Alex PattleHere’s all you need to know about Floyd Schofield, who just stopped former world champ Tevin Farmer in a little over a minute!
The young American made light work of Farmer, dropping him twice en route to a rapid victory.
Jake Paul storms out of Piers Morgan interview in heated clash
01:55 , Alex PattleIn relevant news this week...
Jake Paul storms out of Piers Morgan interview in heated clash
Live Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr undercard updates begin
01:59 , Alex PattleOver to Michael Jones, who’s got you covered with live updates from the Paul vs Chavez Jr undercard now!
Paul vs Chavez Jr undercard
02:05 , Mike JonesWe join the action with the preliminary fights as Avious Griffin and Julian Rodriguez end their fourth of ten rounds.
There are three more fights to come before the main event and we’ll have full coverage of them all. Here’s the rest of the card for this evening:
Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr (cruiserweight)
Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (C) vs Yuniel Dorticos (WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles)
Avious Griffin vs Julian Rodriguez (welterweight)
Avious Griffin vs Julian Rodriguez
02:10 , Mike JonesRound 5
Rodriguez has bossed this fight so far but Griffin scored a fine left hook in the fourth round to keep him in check.
Rodriguez is told to keep behind his double jab and then let his hands go while in the corner.
It’s been a solid fight for him so far and he should be able to control it from here.
Avious Griffin vs Julian Rodriguez
02:20 , Mike JonesRound 8
Down! Griffin’s corner tells he to go after his opponent and he lands a straight right which drops Rodriguez to the canvas.
Rodriguez isn’t massively hurt but he suffers a knockdown which could be crucial in these closing stages.
Rodriguez manages to get up and force Griffin on the back foot. Both men at throwing hands and seem to believe they need to land more to win this fight.
Two rounds to go.
Avious Griffin vs Julian Rodriguez
02:24 , Mike JonesRound 9
Both fighters are a bit more tentative in this round. They may have gassed themselves out a little in round 8.
Rodriguez lands on Griffin’s chin and his opponent stumbles around.
Griffin is hurt but Rodriguez is worried about the counter punch and decides not to pursue his attack.
A couple of jabs for Griffin keeps Rodriguez at distance. There’s blood coming from his nose, Rodriguez isn’t keen to push his advantage.
10 seconds to go and Griffin launches a combo but misses more punches than he lands.
Avious Griffin vs Julian Rodriguez
02:29 , Mike JonesRound 10
Avious Griffin needs to win this round, preferably with another knockdown.
He’s cautious through the first minute but Rodriguez tries to get inside the pair grapple. Griffin throws a couple of shots and pushes Rodriguez onto the ropes.
A counter punching combo from Rodriguez lands on Griffin as time ticks away.
Griffin throws a big right but gets spangled!
Julian Rodriguez lands on the chin and Griffin wobbles, Rodriguez throws a combo, Griffin rocks, falls onto the ropes and lands on the canvas!
He tries to get up but can’t and the referee calls it. Julian Rodriguez wins by knockout in the 10th round!
Julian Rodriguez beats Avious Griffin by knockout
02:35 , Mike JonesJulian Rodriguez was within a few seconds of taking the fight to points.
He said: “I know along with my support I can accomplish anything.
“I thought I was up but I knew I had to go for it in the last few stages.
“Everything I’ve been through. It was a reminder of all the pain and sacrifice but I’m ready to move forward and hit the gym in the next few weeks.”
Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
02:39 , Mike JonesJake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr are in the house. There’s just two fights to go until the main event of tonight’s card with the ring walks due around 4am BST.
Paul looks pretty relaxed.
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Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
02:44 , Mike JonesJulio Cesar Sr spoke about Jake Paul at the pre-fight press conference and was less than complimentary about his son’s opponent tonight.
"Jake Paul just fought against Mike Tyson, who didn't even throw one punch," he said.
"This is not Mike Tyson. You [Jake] are going to get your ass whooped.
"Julio is going to go in throwing some serious punches, and you're going to be running like a chicken without a head."
Julian Rodriguez beats Avious Griffin by knockout
02:49 , Mike JonesIt was a superb and close fight between Avious Griffin and Julian Rodriguez.
Rodriguez took the victory right at the end of the 10th round thanks to a fabulous counter-left hook.
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Julian Rodriguez gets the KO victory over Avious Griffin 👏
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Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
02:50 , Mike JonesHow will Chavez Jr go?
Two of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr's last three fights have been against ex-UFC fighters.
In 2021 he lost to 46-year-old Anderson Silva which was a low point of his recent career.
He’s only fought three times since then and may come into tonight’s headline event a little undercooked.
Chavez Jr on Jake Paul
03:00 , Mike JonesJulio Cesar Chavez Jr doesn’t believe that Jake Paul is a good fighter despite the 28-year-old claiming otherwsie.
"No, I don't think he's good. I think he tries, he trains hard, but he's not a good fighter," Chavez Jr said. "He's definitely not a good boxer.
"If he were a good boxer, then everyone else on this stage would be a legend. I don't think he's a good boxer, and everybody knows that."
Logan Paul on his brother Jake
03:05 , Mike JonesLogan Paul is chatting away to Kate Scott on the DAZN live coverage.
He says: “He’s someone who takes big risks, he takes his chances.
“While I do think a knockout in glorious fashion will raise the stock of Jake Paul tonight whatever happens, happens.”
More from Logan Paul:
03:08 , Mike Jones“I think a TKO in less than five rounds,
“I think Julio is going to have a moment in this fight.
“They’re my favourite moment in these fights where you get hit, like really hit, by Jake Paul and think damn this YouTuber can fight.”
Raul “Cugar” Curiel vs Victor Ezequiel Rodriguez
03:10 , Mike JonesNext up Mexico’s Raul Curiel takes on Uruguay’s Victor Rodriguez.
Rodriguez comes out first and looks composed. A slight raise of the first to acknowledge the fans as he approaches the ring.
Curiel strides out to the ring wearing a sombrero. He seems more relaxed about the fight to come but the match ups on Jake Paul’s undercards tend to be close affairs.
Let’s see how this one goes.
Raul “Cugar” Curiel vs Victor Ezequiel Rodriguez
03:16 , Mike JonesRound 1
This fight is a WBA eliminator. Both fighters receive their instructions ahead of the first bell.
Raul Curiel keeps his head down and is focused already. The bell rings and he steps forward to try and take control early on.
A few jabs from Rodriguez keeps him on his toes though. Curiel throws a couple of body shots, Rodriguez leads with his jab.
Rodriguez gets in close and lands a right to the body, Curiel is taking the shots and responding with some glancing hits of his own.
A decent opening round, too close to call.
Raul “Cugar” Curiel vs Victor Ezequiel Rodriguez
03:20 , Mike JonesRound 2
Jab and move, jab and move. That seems to be the advice given to Raul Curiel from his corner.
He certainly attempts that strategy at the start of this second round.
Both fighters are landing punches but nothing big and heavy as yet.
Oh my. Curiel throw a three punch combo: left, right, uppercut and Rodriguez stands and takes them all.
Rodriguez is over aggression at the end of the round and Curiel lands a counter-right. Good shot, probably enough to clinch the round for him.
Raul “Cugar” Curiel vs Victor Ezequiel Rodriguez
03:24 , Mike JonesRound 3
Rodriguez has been the aggressor and lands a nice left hand. He’s peppering the body and repeatedly getting in close to Curiel limiting the damage he receives.
A good left hook from Rodriguez lands on the side of Curiel’s head.
Rodriguez then misses and takes a flurry of shots in response.
Another tight round. It’s another guess as to who’s leading on the scorecards at present.
Raul “Cugar” Curiel vs Victor Ezequiel Rodriguez
03:28 , Mike JonesRound 4
Victor Rodriguez is throwing a lot more punches than Raul Curiel but the Mexican is landed a higher proportion.
Down!
Wow. Curiel gets the space he needs and smokes Rodriguez with an uppercut that lands on his nose.
He goes down but manages to get to his feet.
Curiel goes on the attack, punch, stride, punch stride. Rodriguez backs off and stumbles into the ropes.
He’s in trouble under the onslaught from Curiel and the referee steps in!
He waves off the fight, Raul Curiel wins by knockout!
Raul Curiel reacts to Victor Rodriguez knockout
03:40 , Mike JonesThe winner of Curiel vs Rodriguez spoke in the ring following his fine victory.
Curiel said: “First of all I want to thank God.
“I want to thank all the beautiful people, the crowd, to come in and see this fight. This is for Mexico.
“We know he was a strong fighter, he demonstrated that he has hard hitting. I put the attentions on my own trainer, I’m in tremendous shape. This was one of my best camps, I know this was a title eliminator so I put in the work in the gym.
“I knew I was strong and was going to end it in a knockout.”
Julian Rodriguez beats Avious Griffin by knockout
03:46 , Mike Jones
Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
03:50 , Mike JonesNow there’s just one fight left to go before Jake Paul takes to the ring again.
He’ll be making his ring walk closer to 5am than 4am as scheduled.
Three fights have come and gone on the main undercard with all of them being decided by knockout.
Will the remaining two fights follow in the same way?
Raul Curiel beats Victor Rodriguez by knockout
03:55 , Mike JonesHere’s the moment Raul Curiel was claimed the victor.
It took less than four rounds for him to put Victor Rodriguez away.
What was a promising fight ended quickly after a big uppercut from Curiel.
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Raul Curiel gets the stoppage victory over Victor Rodriguez! 👊
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Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez vs Yuniel Dorticos
03:55 , Mike JonesZurdo Ramirez has won two world titles and has only fought four times at cruiserwieght.
Yuniel Dorticos has a 93% knockout ratio with 25 of his 27 fights ending early.
This fight is a 12 round affair. It could go the distance but I can’t see it personally.
Zurdo Ramirez seems to have this nailed on but we’ll see how things pan out.
Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez vs Yuniel Dorticos
03:58 , Mike JonesYuniel Dorticos shuffles out to the ring.
He has the longer reach of the two fighters and said before the fight that ‘either I’m going to kill him or he’s going to kill me’.
That’s hyperbole but he’ll attempt to take the fight to Ramirez tonight.
Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez vs Yuniel Dorticos
04:02 , Mike JonesZurdo Ramirez is the reigning WBO and WBA champion.
Yuniel Dorticos has a shot at claiming a world title at the age of 39 but can he take it?
Ramirez walks out to the ring wearing a cowboy hat and has a big grin on his face.
This should be a good fight.
Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez vs Yuniel Dorticos
04:08 , Mike JonesRound 1
Dorticos throws a couple of sightseeing jabs with his left hand as Ramirez keeps his distance.
There’s a lunge from the Mexican as he tries to get inside.
He drops and targets the body with a straight left. Being a southpaw gives him an added dimension in this fight.
Ramirez is lighter on his feet but Dorticos has power if he can land his shots.
More punches thrown from Dorticos in this opening round, Ramirez seemed to be more accurate.
Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez vs Yuniel Dorticos
04:12 , Mike JonesRound 2
Dorticos wants to be on the front foot in this fight and throws a couple of right hooks to the body. He gets a warning for being too close to the belt line.
Zurdo Ramirez is biding his time in this one. He seems cautious about Dorticos’ power.
A nice three-punch combo from Ramirez is a response he needed.
Dorticos lands a straight right hand and has started this fight quicker. He’s the aggressor by far.
Ramirez lands a left hook on the body right at the end of the round but it’s probably not enough to take the round from Dorticos.
Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez vs Yuniel Dorticos
04:16 , Mike JonesRound 3
Ramirez comes out for the third round throwing hands early on which is a different approach.
He’s trying to get Dorticos on the back foot but it hasn’t worked.
Ramirez goes to the body and lands a left. He needs to get closer as Dorticos is in prime range for his right hook.
Dorticos gets another warning for a low blow. That’s his second of the fight.
Dorticos is putting some nice combinations together despite that and has probably won all three rounds.
Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez vs Yuniel Dorticos
04:20 , Mike JonesRound 4
Ramirez is slowly edging his way forward but Dorticos keeps him at distance and lands a couple of big punches on his opponent’s head.
Ramirez takes a shot to the body and is forced onto the ropes.
Dorticos is setting the pace in this fight. He’s winning it at present but both fighters trade body shots at the end of the round.
Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez vs Yuniel Dorticos
04:24 , Mike JonesRound 5
Ramirez needs to change the dynamic of this fight. Two thirds of it still to go.
A one-two from Ramirez lands on the body of Dorticos and the champion is starting to go through the gears.
Ramirez is moving better and lands a nice three-punch combo. He lands a jab on the chin but Dorticos isn’t phased.
A stronger round from Ramirez. He’s starting to tick.
Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez vs Yuniel Dorticos
04:28 , Mike JonesRound 6
A nice left hook from Dorticos rattles Ramirez’s head.
Dorticos is dictating again but Ramirez’s is slowly working the body then moves quickly up to the head and nearly lands a massive blow.
A competitive round ends well for Ramirez with two or three punches landing inside the final 10 seconds.
Halfway through the fight now, I’ve no clue which way this is being scored. Probably three rounds each for both fighters.
Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez vs Yuniel Dorticos
04:32 , Mike JonesRound 7
Ramirez has landed 40 body shots over the first six rounds which has been the bulk of his work. It’s not been bombastic but it’s been consistent.
The closer Ramirez gets to Dorticos the more combinations he’s throwing. He’s been biding his time to get inside of Dorticos’s reach.
A good left hook clips Dorticos on the side of the head. It’s not a truly clean blow and Dorticos shrugs it off.
Zurdo Ramirez seems to have woken up.
Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez vs Yuniel Dorticos
04:36 , Mike JonesRound 8
There’s more success for Ramirez as he goes low, low, low then moves up top and finds a shot to the head.
Dorticos seems to be trying to catch his breath slightly. He’s five years older than Ramirez and that will have some bearing as this fight goes on.
A less intense round but some decent combinations from Ramirez.
Still too close to call.
Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez vs Yuniel Dorticos
04:40 , Mike JonesRound 9
Ramirez has his back to the ropes but wants to draw Dorticos in so he can land a counter. Dorticos doesn’t take the bait and instead shuffles back meaning Ramirez has to step on the front foot.
A couple of nice body shots and a clean uppercut from Ramirez shows he’s going through the gears again.
Both fighters swing and land at each other but Ramirez doesn’t seem too bothered by the punches landing.
Dorticos might be out of gas. He’s still swinging but the tempo and intensity of the earlier rounds isn’t there anymore.
Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez vs Yuniel Dorticos
04:45 , Mike JonesRound 10
Ramirez defends well as Dorticos looks for a combination to the head.
He tries to keep Ramirez at bay and goes low below the belt three times in a row!
The referee docks a point from Dorticos which could prove crucial.
Dorticos might need a knockout now and lands a good left hook. Ramirez works the body is response then switches to the head for a one-two.
Ramirez hasn’t been able to land that big heavy hit yet but he’s now controlling the fight well enough. Chipping away and landing punches.
Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez vs Yuniel Dorticos
04:48 , Mike JonesRound 11
Dorticos needs a knockout or at least a knockdown but his power doesn’t seem to be there anymore.
Ramirez weaves and works his way around Dorticos and lands some nice shots. He’s forced back to the ropes but evades a right hook and throws a counter-left which clips Dorticos on the side of the head.
The clock ticks down. This is is going the distance.
Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez vs Yuniel Dorticos
04:53 , Mike JonesRound 12
Three minutes of this fight left to go. Zurdo Ramirez eases off and wants Dorticos to come forward and walk into punches.
Ramirez is playing things safe but keeps Dorticos in check with an overhead left.
A quick flurry from Ramirez comes in response from a combo by Dorticos.
There’s the bell. Both men embrace, Zurdo Ramirez might just have done enough to defend his titles.
Yuniel Dorticos fought well but couldn’t get that knockout blow.
Zurdo Ramirez defends WBO & WBA titles!
04:56 , Mike JonesIt was a tough outing with a real fighter standing his ground in front of him but Mexico’s Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez gets the points decision!
The judges score the match 115-112, 115-112, 117-110.
That’s a unanimous decision from the judges and probably the right call.
Yuniel Dorticos fought well in the early rounds but from the fifth onwards Ramirez closed out the fight.
'It was a good performance' say Ramirez
05:01 , Mike Jones“I think it was a good performance from myself. It was tough, he can hit. I did what I did [used] my jab and that’s it.
“I don’t know if it was too close, I thought I had the full fight. It is what it is, I keep my belt.
“I chose my plan, followed my plan and listened to my corner. That’s everything you have to do in the ring.”
Zurdo Ramirez on possible Jai Opataia fight
05:03 , Mike JonesZurdo Ramirez was asked if his next fight will be a cruiserweight unification fight with Jai Opataia.
He replied: “Yeah that’s the fight that I want. I’m the king, numero uno.”
Asked what his message to Jai Opataia is, Ramirez answered:
“Make sure you get my phone and call me. I want it all, be ready.”
Zurdo Ramirez defeats Yuniel Dorticos by unanimous decision
05:07 , Mike Jones
Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
05:14 , Mike JonesCan Julio Chavez Jr turn back the clock and challenge Jake Paul tonight.
Paul’s fights tend to be well picked to give him the easiest of possible opponents. Usually former champions and fighters well past their prime.
Jake Paul is the big favourite to win but will there be a shock on the cards?
The national anthems of both fighters are sung and the ring walks are up next.
Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
05:20 , Mike JonesJulio Cesar Chavez Jr is introduced first and trots out to the ring with a Mexican band escort.
He’s wearing a rainbow poncho and seems quite happy. He waves to the crowd and throws a few shadow punches.
Is he up for this one or is it just for show?
Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
05:23 , Mike JonesHere comes Jake Paul.
He’s adorned in a red headband with his name written across it and a glittery robe.
The crowd is a mix of cheers and boos. Jake Paul comes out dancing and smiling.
Jake Paul wants a ranking. The WBA has reportedly said they will rank him if he wins tonight.
That could be a big step towards his goal of securing a title fight.
Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
05:26 , Mike JonesJulio Chavez Jr has 34 knockouts on his record as well as a former WBC middleweight title.
That glory was a long time ago for the 39-year-old but can he replicate some of that previous form to silence Jake Paul?
Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
05:31 , Mike JonesRound 1
The crowd is on the side of Chavez Jr tonight based on their reactions whenever Jake Paul is shown on the big screen.
The opening round begins with Paul throwing a couple of jabs.
Chavez keeps his distance then throws a wide left hook which clips Paul’s gloves.
Paul throws a few jabs then leans into a strong right which clips Chavez. Chavez hasn’t really engaged yet.
Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
05:36 , Mike JonesRound 2
Chavez didn’t land a single punch in round one. Can he be more effective from here on in.
Jake Paul jabs away and throws the occasional straight right.
Chavez eventually throws a punch and jabs left then lands a right hook to the body.
Paul comes out with a combination that forces Chavez onto the ropes.
The round ends in Paul’s favour but that’s a given if his opponent won’t throw punches.
Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
05:40 , Mike JonesRound 3
Chavez Jr’s corner tell him to open his hands. Jake Paul lands a big body shot again and it sounds like that one hurt.
Paul throws more power punches and sends Chavez scrambling.
A good jab lands on Chavez’s chin and Paul continues his aggression.
Chavez throws a left hook and shocks Paul. That’s the only thing he does in the round though.
His father, Chavez Sr, is furious at ringside and wants more from his son.
Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
05:44 , Mike JonesRound 4
Jake Paul’s previous fight against Mike Tyson was a pathetically drab affair and this fight seems to be going a similar way.
Paul lands another good body shot but those are easier as Chavez’s hands are high protecting his head.
Chavez throws a right hook and lands one on the body. Paul responds with a powerful right overhead that takes him on the chin.
That might have woken Chavez up a touch and he throws a flurry that has Paul backtracking.
Has this fight actually started now or will Chavez back down again?
Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
05:48 , Mike JonesRound 5
Jake Paul leans on Chavez and receives a low blow ins return.
Both fighters clash heads on the ropes as Chavez tries to get on the inside.
A right hand to the ear of Paul lands from Chavez who is starting to throw more punches.
Paul is doing the most work though, leading with the jab and aiming at the body.
There are a more power punches from Chavez flying now but he’s not landing any.
Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
05:52 , Mike JonesRound 6
Chavez Jr’s corner tells him that Jake Paul has nothing left but he’s won all five rounds and Chavez needs to be more active.
Paul jabs and follows up with an uppercut that lands nicely.
Chavez hits Paul on the head with a short left hook. He needs a lot more of those to land.
That’s good. Chavez lands a straight right that gets Paul blinking.
Paul launches his own attack and weaves out of the corner.
A better round from Chavez but still not the best.
Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
05:56 , Mike JonesRound 7
Four rounds to go. Can Chavez maintain his attacking prowess or is he too tired?
Paul swings at the body again and lands his right. Chavez pushes him onto the ropes and finds the head with a left hook.
Paul weaves around him and gets a grapple. There’s still some power in Chavez’s left hook but he hasn’t been able to land it yet.
His jab is keeping Chavez away. Paul is marshalling this fight very well.
Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
06:00 , Mike JonesRound 8
Chavez Jr is reluctant to let his hands go fully and but Jake Paul in trouble.
It’s not happening and doesn’t look likely.
More grappling and more jabbing from Jake Paul. Chavez gets a right hand to land on Paul who is rocked just a touch.
There’s no pressing from Chavez though. A left hook to the body from Chavez makes Paul throw a combination at the end of the round.
Things are going very well for the problem child.
Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
06:05 , Mike JonesRound 9
Paul has done enough to win this fight and now wants to keep away from Chavez.
Chavez lands a couple of right hooks but Paul returns a one-two combo to the body.
Chavez complains about a low blow (which isn’t actually low). He’s been moaning about that most of the night.
Finally Chavez gets to work, an uppercut lands and he pushes in. A left hook hits the head, then a straight right.
Paul jogs away and is saved by the bell. Chavez raises his arms in triumph. He won that round. That’s the first round going his way.
Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
06:08 , Mike JonesRound 10
‘You have to knock him out!’ That’s the advice from Chavez Jr’s corner.
That’s a big ask in only three minutes. Paul sticks to his gameplan of jab and body shot.
Chavez has Paul on the backfoot but he weaves off the ropes and throws a combination to stop that attack.
Twice Chavez pins Paul with that left jab and gets a right to hit the head.
Another big left hook lands right at the end of the round but Paul hangs on.
Chavez takes the round but his best work came way too late.
Jake Paul wins by unanimous decision!
06:14 , Mike JonesThis isn’t a surprising result.
Jake Paul won most of the rounds as Chavez Jr decided not to throw many punches in the early rounds.
The judges score the fight 99-91, 97-93, 98-92 all in favour of Paul.
Paul shushes the crowd and raises his arm. That’s his 12th professional win.
Full results from tonight's card
06:20 , Mike JonesCruiserweight: Jake Paul def. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr via unanious decision (99-91, 97-93, 98-92)
WBA/WBO cruiserweight titles: Gilberto Ramirez def. Yuniel Dorticos via unanimous decision (115-112, 115-112, 117-110)
Welterweight: Raul Curiel def. Victor Ezequiel Rodriguez via fourth-round TKO
Welterweight: Julian Rodriguez def. Avious Griffin via tenth-round KO
Lightweight: Floyd Schofield def. Tevin Farmer via first round TKO
Women's lightweight: Holly Holm def. Yolanda Guadalupe Vega Ochoa via unanimous decision (100-90, 100-90, 100-90)
Welterweight: Joel Iriarte def. Kevin Johnson via unanimous decision (78-74, 80-72, 79-74)
Bantamweight: Alexander Gueche def. Vincent Avina via unanimous decision (80-72, 80-72, 79-73)
Heavyweight: Joshua Edwards def. Dominic Hardy via first-round TKO
Super featherweight: Rene Alvarado def. Victor Morales via unanimous decision (96-94, 99-91, 99-91)
Bantamweight: John Ramirez def. Josue Jesus Morales via unanimous decision (79-73, 80-72, 80-72)
Jake Paul reacts post Chavez Jr victory
06:28 , Mike JonesJake Paul seemed a little angry at the crowd response to his victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
Speaking in the ring after his win he cupped his ear to the listen to the boos from the crowd then addressed them directly.
He said: “All the boos are words and actions speak louder than words. They can all shut up.
“I’m him, I’m really him, I just beat your boys ass. Easy work. year five, wait until I get going more, you’ll see.”
More reaction from Jake Paul:
06:31 , Mike Jones“He’s a tough, tough guy. He’s never been stopped and he’s a Mexican warrior. I respect Mexican warriors, I respect Mexico but I’m also a warrior and I came out on top tonight.
“[My performance] was flawless. I think I only got hit 10 times. Really he just survived and I thought I did great.
“Going 10 rounds against a former world champion, whose never been stopped. He’s in there with Canelo, all of these guys and I embarrassed him like that.
“Easy work.”
Paul calls out Tommy Fury
06:34 , Mike JonesJake Paul’s only professional defeat in his career so far came against Tommy Fury and he would surely like to avenge that loss at some point.
He also took the chance to call out Fury during his post fight interview saying: “I want tougher fighters, I want to be world champion.
“Zurdo looked slow tonight, that’d be easy work too, Badou Jack, I want everybody.
“Anthony Joshua and Tommy [Fury] stop running!”
No hints on Paul's next opponent
06:38 , Mike JonesJake Paul gave no hints over who his next opponent might be but admitted he hopes to fight again this year.
He was asked what conversation he had with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr after the fight and replied: “I said ‘great fight, you’re very tough’. He told me that he was very surprised and that I’m a great boxer.
“I’m just getting warmed up to this. I’m staying active, I’m fighting everybody.
“We’ll see. There’s a long line [of opponents]. I’ve got time, I’m 28-years-old. I’ll fight anybody, any place.”
'Paul not ready for champions'
06:41 , Mike JonesJulio Chavez Jr admitted that Jake Paul is a ‘good boxer’ but doesn’t think he is ready to fight any current champions.
“I lost the first five round so I tried to win the last few rounds. He’s a good boxer so after four rounds I felt like he tired but he’s a good boxer.
“He’s strong, after the first three or four rounds I felt like I tired him so I don’t think he’s ready for the champions but he’s a good fighter.”
Jake Paul beats Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
06:45 , Mike JonesAnother victory for Jake Paul who extends his record to 12 wins from 13 fights
Who will be the next opponent for the Problem Child?
Jake Paul calls out AJ and Fury
06:56 , Mike JonesJake Paul says he’ll fight anyone in any place but specifically called out Anthony Joshua and Tommy Fury in his post fight interview.
Among his stated intention to win a world title you get the sense that his defeat to Fury still annoys him and that he wants to rectify that loss.
But who knows who Paul’s next opponent will be?
