Jake Paul, the Youtuber turned boxer, will battle Julio Cesar Chavez Jr subsequent.
The son of boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez, Junior is a seasoned skilled boxer who in his prime held a middleweight world title.
Chavez Jr gained the WBC middleweight championship in 2011 and has fought opponents like Andy Lee, Sergio Martinez and Canelo Alvarez.
Now 39 years previous Chavez Jr has solely fought twice since his shock loss to former UFC legend Anderson Silva in 2021.
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Paul admitted he didn’t wish to damage Tyson after beating the previous heavyweight world champion by unanimous factors resolution
Paul in his 12-fight boxing profession has beforehand overwhelmed Silva. The competition with Chavez Jr on June 28 in Anaheim, California will see Paul return to the ring for the primary time since his eight two-minute-rounds bout with 58-year-old Mike Tyson final November.
“Five years ago, I stepped into the ring for my pro debut after a single amateur fight, and every fight since has been a step towards becoming world champion,” Paul mentioned.
“I will knock out Julio and make Chavez Sr proud in ways Junior never has.”
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Paul vowed forward of the battle to put on diamond-spiked ear covers to guard in opposition to Tyson biting him
Chavez Jr mentioned: “First of all, I will show what I can do now that everything is in the right place in my life – mentally and physically. I feel rejuvenated and 10 years younger.
“Hopefully after I beat him, folks will not underestimate this win.”
On the identical invoice, Gilberto Ramirez, the unified WBA and WBO cruiserweight world titlist, will field former world champion Yuniel Dorticos.
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Highlights from Gilberto Ramirez’s conflict with Chris Billam-Smith for the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles
“I’m excited to step back into the ring this June to defend my WBA and WBO titles. This fight marks my WBA mandatory, and I know I need to get past this opponent to stay on track in my journey toward greatness – and, ultimately, to become the undisputed champion,” mentioned ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez.
“I’ve been training non-stop and feel sharper than ever as I continue to grow and mature in the sport. The goal hasn’t changed. I’m locked in, and I’m proud to be featured on this card alongside Jake Paul and my good friend Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.”
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