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The Independent
12 hours ago
- Sport
- The Independent
The secret recovery tool Julio Cesar Chavez Jr is using to prepare for Jake Paul clash
On 28 June, Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr will meet in the ring for the former's 13th professional boxing bout, and the latter's 62nd. This is one of many stark differences between the pair. As a fitness writer, my main interest is what they have been doing to prepare physically for the fight, and there have been contrasting approaches here, too. Over the last few months, Paul has been perennially online, as is customary. Across various videos he can be seen training on the track, in the ring and in the gym as he primes himself for the cruiserweight clash. Chavez Jr, on the other hand, has been less forthcoming with details about his preparations. There is one clip from last month showing him 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? Chavez Jr's recovery secret The boots are called Hyperice Normatec compression boots, with the latest release - the Normatec Premier – costing a cool £999. They are a popular recovery tool among elite athletes, with users across the NBA, NFL, top-level tennis, PGA Tour and more. But how do they work? They contain five chambers which inflate from the bottom up, applying 'dynamic air compression' to your legs like a pump-operated masseuse. You can select from seven compression levels, and choose to apply extra pressure to any of the five compartments to target areas in need of particular attention. 'Our patented Pulse technology delivers precise treatment to five overlapping zones by using biomimicry to replicate the natural muscle pumps and one-way valves of the legs,' a Hyperice spokesman explains. The idea is that the pulsing compressions improve circulation through the limbs, removing waste products and acting as a catalyst to recovery. The intended result is a body that feels fresher post-exercise, with freedom of movement and minimal delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS). The scientific term for these compression boots, and others like them, is 'pneumatic compression devices'. Over the last 25 years, there have been several studies exploring the effects of 'intermittent pneumatic compression' (IPC) administered in this way. A 2024 review of existing research, published in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, concluded: 'The wide and diversified use of IPC as a recovery method demonstrates the existence of benefits made available by it, although empirical due to the few studies carried out for this objective.' It went on: 'There is a positive response from the IPC when compared to passive recovery, which seems to make it an equipment of interest and efficiency for the recovery of athletes and exercise practitioners after competitions or even training stages.' Or, in layman's terms, athletes subjectively report feeling good after using the boots. For recreational fighters, £999 might be a tall price to pay for this. But for the sporting elite like Chavez Jr, every little helps, and if it means he can train with greater quality and consistency it may be worth it. The review goes on to say that more research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms behind IPC and uncover the optimal protocol for using it with various types of training. 'There is a need to find the best form of recovery on an individual basis and according to the sport practice,' the study adds.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.'s goal is clear: 'I want to end Jake Paul's career'
Jake Paul, left, and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. face off during a news conference at the Avalon Hollywood Theatre in Los Angeles on May 14, 2025, as Oscar De La Hoya looks on. (Photo by) Julio César Chávez Jr. will look to put a stop to Jake Paul's lucrative boxing journey when the pair clash June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. "Yes [I'm motivated to end Paul's career]," Chávez Jr. told Uncrowned's "The Ariel Helwani Show" on Wednesday. "[I still think] that I'm better than Jake Paul, so I think after this fight maybe Jake continues to fight [and tries] to be a [better] boxer, but I don't think he has [the] skills and everything [necessary to] win [against me]. I want to end Jake Paul's career." Advertisement For Chávez, it's an opportunity that has arrived at a time when he wants to resurrect himself in the sport. The son of legendary Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Sr., the younger Chávez held the WBC middleweight title from 2011-12 and continued to compete at a high level until his 2019 loss to Daniel Jacobs. Chávez incited a small-scale riot at the PHX Arena in Phoenix that night after Chávez, who had weighed in five pounds over the limit for the fight, quit on his stool after just five rounds. Chavez Sr. famously put his head in his hands after learning of his son's decision. Chávez's weight miss and refusal to fight on when things got tough were clear signs his heart was no longer in the sport. Regardless, he continued to compete at a lower level after the Jacobs fight, and now 20 months alcohol-free, Chavez hopes to make another run at the top of the sport — and a win over Paul could be the catalyst for his comeback. Advertisement "I liked the idea [of fighting Paul] because I think the fight [has come at the right time]," Chávez said. "I [thought] about [taking the fight because] Jake is very popular, [and] I'm pretty sure that I'll win this fight. "I want to [make it] clear that I'm still here. I'm not old, and I take this sport seriously. [I] train hard [and I'm] disciplined. I'm 39, so I don't think I'm old. I still feel good in the gym ... I'm still a good fighter. So I want to fight better opposition after this fight, and that's why I take this fight. "Now I'm disciplined, I'm focused, I want to finish the fight [with Paul with a] win and take this opportunity to be back in real boxing. That's my goal." In recent days, Paul has claimed his team has begun talks to face unified WBA/WBO cruiserweight champion Gilberto Ramirez and WBC cruiserweight titleist Badou Jack in 2026. Chávez hopes a win over Paul will be enough to replace him in the conversation to take on some of the best fighters boxing has to offer. Advertisement "What I want [to do is to fight] the best," Chávez said. "I'd love to fight "Zurdo" Ramirez. I'd love to fight [another] cruiserweight champion — [Jai] Opetaia is a very strong guy. ... I want that [fight]. You know why? I'm here because I want to fight the best." "If Opetaia offers me [a fight with him], if Ramirez offers me [a fight] after [the Paul] fight, or after [the Paul] fight and another fight, I'm there. I'm ready to fight [undisputed light heavyweight champion Dmitry] Bivol at cruiserweight [or Artur Beterbiev]." Chávez and Paul share one common opponent: Former UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva. Paul won a unanimous decision over Silva in October 2022, while Chávez lost a split decision to Silva the year before in Mexico. Advertisement Contrasting results in their respective bouts with Silva is perhaps what gives Paul the confidence to believe he can defeat another former world boxing champion. Chávez, however, insists that he was not at his best against Silva and that Paul shouldn't put too much into that fight. "[I was in a] very bad situation at that time," Chávez said of the Anderson fight. "But in boxing, there's no excuses. What happened, happened. Of course, I feel bad about this situation — to lose to a UFC fighter for years because I'm not in shape. When I'm not in shape, I don't feel happy with myself, [or] with my performance — no matter what happens, if I win or lose. "These things, like the fight with Silva and a couple of other fights, make the UFC fighters [and] other people [think] that [Paul] can beat real boxers. I don't think that's possible. When you're a real boxer [and] you train right, it's different." Despite Paul holding a win over a fighter that Chávez couldn't beat, Chávez isn't impressed with Paul's boxing ability. "I respect all fighters in general, but I don't have [anything] significant to respect [about] Jake [to say he is a] good fighter. He's a real fighter — he's a fighter now. He has 11 fights. But that's it, he's nothing special. He's strong, that's it."
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr: Start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for Problem Child's huge return
SOCIAL media sensation Jake Paul makes his huge return to the ring for a brawl with yet another ex-world champion - Julio Cesar Chavez Jr! The Problem Child's last fight was the topic of discussion for weeks as he controversially beat boxing legend Mike Tyson. 3 3 Paul, 28, got the better of Tyson, 58, on points but faced a lot of criticism for facing a man 30 years his senior. But, it still doesn't discredit the fact that the Problem Child won while admitting to holding back during the encounter and has now gone 11-1 as a boxer since making his pro debut in 2020. However, Paul's next opponent, Chavez Jr, is expected to put up more of a fight, especially as the Mexican superstar outpointed UFC alum Uriah Hall across six rounds last July. Furthermore, the son of pound-for-pound legend Julio Cesar Chavez, knows a thing or two about navigating his way around the ring as he has 54 wins from 62 fights. Chavez Jr's only problem is that an impressive victory for Paul could move him closer to a mega fight with the likes of Canelo Alvarez or Gervonta Davis. When is Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr? Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr will take place on Saturday, June 28. Ring-walks for the main event is expected to get underway at around 4am BST / 11pm ET meaning that the first bell should go approximately 15 minutes later at 4:15am BST / 11:15pm ET. Coverage of the main card will start from 1am BST / 8pm ET. Honda Center in Anaheim, United States is the chosen venue for this huge event and it can host approximately 18,336. 3 What TV channel is Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr on and can it be live streamed? Jake Paul vs Julio César Chávez Jr. will be shown LIVE on DAZN Pay-Per-View in over 200 countries around the globe, priced at £24.99 in the UK and $59.99 in the US DAZN PPV Bundle options are also available, with fight fans able to choose to buy two PPV events for the special price of £39.99 UK and $94.99 US Choose either Paul vs Chávez Jr and Oleksandr Usyk v Daniel Dubois 2 and (July 19) PPV's; or Paul vs Chávez Jr and The Ring III - Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz & Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda (July 12) PPV's. Buying a PPV fight with DAZN also provides seven-days free access to the entire DAZN platform. Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr undercard Jake Paul vs Julio César Chávez Jr.; Cruiserweight Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez vs Yuniel Dorticos; Cruiserweight, for the WBA and WBO 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 What has been said? Jake Paul is confident that he will beat Julio Cesar Chavez Jr and believes he could 'whoop' Chavez Jr's legendary father too... at the same time! The Problem Child said: "Put both the Chavezs in there, I'll whoop Sr and Jr in the same night. "Going from Disney Channel to YouTube to world champion in six to seven years? "That's the most relatable and best sports story that any kid can get behind."
Forbes
3 days ago
- Sport
- Forbes
Jake Paul's 7 Brutal Knockout Wins: Every KO Before Chavez Jr.
Jake Paul squares off with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on June 28 in Anaheim, California. Paul comes into the fight with an 11-1 record. During his brief but eventful professional boxing career, Paul has scored seven wins by KO. The 'Problem Child' has made no bones about it. He wants to make Chavez his eighth victim. In case you need a refresher, here's a look back at all seven of Paul's career KOs. No matter how you feel about Paul, it's impossible to watch this journey and not see his growth. AnEsonGib Nate Robinson Ben Askren Tyron Woodley André August Ryan Bourland Mike Perry Chavez is a former world champion. The 39-year-old is far removed from his glory days as a fighter. The second-generation fighter was once a middleweight champion, and he still holds a respectable professional record of 54-6-1 with 34 KOs. Chavez Jr. hasn't competed seriously since 2019, and he's fought just once since 2021. In July 2024, Chavez defeated former UFC fighter Uriah Hall via unanimous decision in a six-round fight. Despite Chavez's lineage and experience, he is a shadow of what he was during his time as a world champion. That said, he is still far and away the most accomplished boxer Paul has faced in his career. While much older, he's even more experienced than Tommy Fury, the only man to defeat Paul. Will Chavez's skill be enough to test Paul more than he's been tested in the past? Even more, could Chavez Jr. actually hand Paul his second loss? I'll definitely be watching to find out. Be on the lookout for fight week coverage including post-fight results and reaction.
The Sun
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Jake Paul says he's ‘like Megan Fox from Transformers' and boxing's most wanted man with talks to fight SEVEN stars
JAKE PAUL says he is boxing's most wanted man - comparing himself to Megan Fox in the Transformers movies. The YouTuber-turned-boxer is only 12 bouts into his professional career but already has the sport's elite queuing up to earn a payday off him. 3 3 Paul is adamant he will one day challenge for the cruiserweight world title - putting champions Jai Opetaia, Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez and Badou Jack on notice. And ranking the trio, Paul said: "Zurdo and Jai are probably tied for No1 and I would say Badou is No2. "But all formidable opponents and we're in conversations with Zurdo and also Badou as potential fights for next year." Paul was probed on why he is not interested in talks for a fight with Australia's IBF champion and pound-for-pound star Opetaia. But like Hollywood's Fox - who became every teenager's dream girl after her 2007 breakout role - Paul argued he has too many suitors to contend with. He said: "No, there is. But look, I'm like Megan Fox from the Transformers movie - everyone wants me! "So there's not enough time to do it all and it could make sense. Look, it might. "It might line up but at the end of the day, there's 100 people that want to fight me." Paul, 28, returns on June 28 against former middleweight world Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, in California on DAZN pay-per-view. It comes after mega-fights against Gervonta Davis, 30, and Canelo Alvarez, 34, collapsed but the world champs make Paul's seven-man shortlist of opponents. He said: "I got Canelo, Gervonta, Anthony Joshua, Badou, Zurdo, Tommy Fury, KSI, the list keeps on going. "So it's just about what makes sense and we'll see." Paul's last fight was as controversial as it was commercially successful. He beat Mike Tyson - returning aged 58 after 20 YEARS retired - over eight rounds with over 100 MILLION watching on Netflix. But it also came at the cost of Paul bulking up to 227lb (16st 2lb) from his usual 14st 4lb cruiserweight fighting limit of 200lb. And Paul admitted: "It was brutal, and I won't do that again most likely. It was just too much and my body wasn't made for it. "And even when I got into the ring, I just felt too fat. So cruiserweight is definitely the perfect weight for me." He drops back down in weight to fight Chavez, son of Mexican boxing icon Julio Cesar Sr. And Paul added: "Chavez and I have been going back and forth for a long time and he's always been a great opponent on the list of someone that I wanted to fight. "And now it made perfect sense to go up against him as a former world champion and just continuing to further my resume and get more time under the lights." 3
