Jake Paul is set to face his toughest boxing test yet as he steps into the ring with former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California The bout headlines a stacked card broadcast live on DAZN Pay-Per-View, with the main event ringwalk expected around:00 PM EST.
Paul, now 11-1 with knockouts, comes off a unanimous decision win over Mike Tyson and has built a reputation for taking on big names from both boxing and MMA. Chavez Jr., holding a record of 54-6-1 with 34 knockouts, brings a wealth of experience but faces questions about his recent form and fitness at age 39.
The cruiserweight clash is scheduled for eight rounds at a 200-pound limit and marks a major step up in competition for Paul, who has fought just professional bouts compared to Chavez Jr.’s 61 Tensions have run high in the lead-up, with both fighters trading verbal jabs and promising fireworks on fight night.
With Paul’s youth and knockout power against Chavez Jr.’s ring savvy and pedigree, fans are left wondering—will the YouTuber-turned-boxer shock the world again, or will the seasoned Mexican veteran halt his rise? All eyes turn to Anaheim for answers on June 28.