Here is a detailed summary and key moments from the boxing match between Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
This anticipated bout took place on June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The main event featured Jake Paul (with a stated record of 12-1) facing Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (stated record 54-7-1, 1 no-contest) and was broadcast live on pay-per-view.
Official Result
Jake Paul defeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. via unanimous decision. The judges` scorecards were 99-91, 97-93, and 98-92.
Round-by-Round Summary:
Round 1:
Following the national anthems, Chavez Jr., at 39, entered the ring first. Paul then made his way for his 13th professional fight, receiving significant boos from the crowd. They met in the center, and the crowd loudly cheered for Chavez Jr. The fight began with Paul appearing noticeably larger. Paul missed an early left to the body and jabbed from a distance without connecting. Chavez Jr. patiently circled. Paul landed a right to the body. The crowd booed as Paul landed jabs while Chavez Jr. seemed to just watch. Paul landed a significant right hand. Chavez Jr. did little in the first round, complaining of a punch to the back of the head.
Round 2:
Paul started the round with several jabs before throwing a right. The referee briefly paused the action to attend to Paul`s face. The fight resumed, and Chavez Jr. finally threw a jab, followed by another. Paul maintained distance, landing jabs and then a right to the body, a right to the head, and more jabs. Paul landed another right to the head, prompting Chavez Jr. to finally attempt an attack. Paul landed two jabs and an uppercut as Chavez Jr. was backed to the ropes. They circled until the round ended.
Round 3:
Paul continued with jabs, landing a solid right to the body and a left cross. Paul’s jabs persisted. Half the round passed with Chavez Jr. still doing very little. Paul continued landing jabs. Paul attempted a right hook that was blocked by Chavez Jr.`s guard, so he targeted the body. The crowd booed, and Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. at ringside appeared impatient. This round was also largely one-sided.
Round 4:
The round began with more jabs from Paul, followed by a right. Paul attacked the body. Chavez Jr. tried to close the distance and land a right but missed. Paul again went for the body, and Chavez Jr. complained of a low blow, which the referee dismissed. Chavez Jr. finally started throwing punches and connected with a good combination. Paul made him pay with a good right hand and more jabs. Chavez Jr. advanced and connected. Paul landed another solid right hand to the head, and Chavez Jr. finally seemed to be getting into the fight. Paul jabbed him twice, and Chavez Jr. threw a right hand that didn`t land cleanly. Paul landed a left hook, and they traded jabs before the round concluded.
Round 5:
Chavez Jr. smiled as the round began. Paul landed jabs, then a right to the head, and a one-two to the body. Chavez Jr. went for a right hook, leading to a clinch. Paul landed a jab followed by a right hand before Chavez Jr. could attempt anything significant. Paul landed a one-two to the body, and Chavez Jr. connected with a low blow, causing a brief halt. The fight resumed, and Paul landed from a distance, including a short uppercut. They closed in, resulting in a small clash of heads. Chavez Jr. landed a right hand that didn`t cause much damage but excited some fans. Paul backed up but managed to keep Chavez Jr. at bay with jabs.
Round 6:
Between rounds, Chavez Jr.`s corner advised him that Paul had nothing left. Five rounds in, Paul appeared to be comfortably heading for a decision win. The action started with Paul again being the aggressor with jabs, a left hook, and two to the body. Paul landed more combinations that Chavez Jr. couldn`t stop. They clinched, and Chavez Jr. landed two short shots to the body. Chavez Jr. landed a right to the body followed by a left hook to the head, which were arguably his best shots of the fight so far. Chavez Jr. landed another combo to the head with Paul against the ropes. They moved back to the center, and the crowd got excited as Chavez Jr. became more aggressive. Paul responded.
Round 7:
Paul began with two jabs and a left to the body, missing an uppercut. Paul landed a one-two to the body and a right to the head before Chavez Jr. managed to land a right. Paul threw more jabs before another combination to the head. Chavez Jr. landed a right hand to the head and a left to the body, but Paul was landing heavier shots, including an uppercut. Chavez Jr. landed a left hook to the body, leading to a clinch.
Round 8:
Chavez Jr. landed a good jab, but Paul connected with five or six in return. Chavez Jr. attempted to close the distance, but Paul`s jabs effectively slowed him down. Paul landed a good uppercut and a combo, and Chavez Jr. responded with a right. The crowd booed again. Chavez Jr. landed two shots to the body and one up, including a solid right hand. Paul quickly regained control, consistently using his jabs. Paul fired another uppercut, and Chavez Jr. answered with a hook to the body.
Round 9:
Chavez Jr. needed a significant moment here. He attempted right hands and again complained of a low blow, which the referee disagreed with. Paul jabbed his head. Chavez Jr. landed a solid left hook to the head, but Paul again attacked his body. Chavez Jr. applied pressure, connecting a couple of shots, but Paul remained comfortable with jabs and uppercuts from range. Chavez Jr. landed a left hook to the body. Paul uppercutted his head again, followed by more jabs. Chavez Jr. landed two right hands and an uppercut. Chavez Jr. became more active and landed a good left hook to the head. This was finally a more competitive round for Chavez Jr.
Round 10:
It was all or nothing for Chavez Jr. in the final round. They met in the center, and the crowd in the arena grew wild. Chavez Jr. now had Paul`s attention. Paul appeared to be slowing down, and Chavez Jr. landed a short right to the head and a good left hook. Paul responded with an uppercut. Chavez Jr. landed a good jab and moved actively around the ring. Chavez Jr. landed a good right hand and a jab. With seconds left, he landed another right. Chavez Jr. attacked the body, Paul responded, and Chavez Jr. landed two more to the body before time expired.
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