2 weeks Ago By OLIVER JONES
he countdown to one of the most high-profile fights of the year is on. On Saturday, June 28, former world champion will take on influencer-turned-boxer at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, in a 10-round cruiserweight bout. However, beyond the hype and expectation, the Mexican has already issued a warning.
In statements shared by Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), the company organizing the event together with Golden Boy Promotions, in sending a direct message to Paul and his team. Chavez Jr. made it clear that his goal goes beyond the result.
He is looking for respect. "I hope they don't minimize what it will mean to beat . He's not just an influencer.
He's a fighter who comes from beating Mike Tyson, even if he's not at his best anymore," he added. Confident in his abilities and preparation, to the boxing spotlight, but as an opportunity to put an end to the social media phenomenon that is Jake Paul. The son of the legend has been clear: on June 28 he intends to put "The Problem Child" in his place.
"Jake Paul doesn't know how to box. I'm not a YouTuber or a UFC fighter beating up old retirees. I'm a real former world champion and on June 28 I'm going to teach him what Mexican style is," Chavez Jr.
said on social media. How does Chavez Jr. get to the fight against Jake Paul? The 39-year-old from Sinaloa is coming off a victory in 2024 against Uriah Hall, a fight that marked his return to professional boxing.
After years of ups and downs, the fighter says he feels physically and mentally renewed. "I feel ten years younger," he told the media, convinced that this will be the turning point to get back on the path that once took him to the top of the For his part, has not stopped heating up the preview with his usual provocative statements. The self-styled "El Gallo de Dorado" said he feels with the heart of a true Mexican warrior and that his intention is clear: to knock out Chavez Jr.
and prove that he is ready for the big stage..
