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Forbes
5 days ago
- Sport
- Forbes
Jake Paul Vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr: Full Fight Card
Jake Paul returns to the boxing ring for his first fight since he defeated Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in November 2024. On Saturday, June 28, Paul faces former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. With the boxing event approaching, the full fight card for the Paul vs. Chavez Jr. event has been released. 200 lbs.: Jake Paul (11-1) vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (54-6-1) x 10 200 lbs.: Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez (47-1) vs. Yuniel Dorticos (27-2) Unified Cruiserweight Championship (WBO & WBA titles) x 12 132 lbs.: Holly Holm (33-2-3) vs. Yolanda Vega (10-0) x 10 135 lbs.: Floyd 'Kid Austin' Schofield (18-0, 12) vs. Tevin Farmer (33-8-1) x 10 147 lbs.: Avious Griffin (17-0) vs. Julian Rodriguez (23-1) x 10 147 lbs.: Raul Curiel (15-0-1) vs. Victor Ezequiel Rodriguez (16-0-1) x 10 115 lbs.: John Ramirez (14-1) vs. TBD x10 126 lbs.: Victor Morales (20-0-1) vs. Renee Alvarado (34-16) x10 118 lbs.: Alexander Gueche (7-0, 5) vs Vincent Avina (8-1-1) x10 147 lbs.: Joel Iriarte (7-0) vs. Yusuph Metu (11-2) x10 108 lbs.: Naomy Valle (14-0) vs. Ashley Felix (7-3) x 10 Paul (11-1 with seven KOs) vs. Chavez Jr. (54-6-1 with 34 KOs) headlines a Most Valuable Promotions fight card on June 28 from Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The 10-round affair will be co-promoted by Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions and will air on DAZN pay-per-view. According to ESPN, the contest will have a weight limit of 200 pounds. The matchup between Paul and Chavez Jr. comes after a proposed matchup between the YouTuber-turned-boxer and Canelo Alvarez fell apart earlier this year. "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. I just defeated the baddest man on the planet, and now I'm going against a former champion who conman Canelo couldn't finish," Jake Paul told ESPN. "Chávez Jr. is Mexican, but I, El Gallo De Dorado, have the will and heart of the great Mexican fighters. On Saturday, June 28, live on DAZN pay-per-view, I will knock out Julio and make Chávez Sr. proud in ways Jr. never has. Another massive event from Most Valuable Promotions, with some Oscar De La Hoya seasoning added to the show. Viva La Puerto Rico." "First of all, I will show what I can do now that everything is in the right place in my life - mentally and physically," Chavez said in a statement. "I feel rejuvenated and 10 years younger. Second, I want to thank MVP for taking the risk of fighting me. Unfortunately for their Problem Child, they're going to have a big problem this June-one they won't know how to resolve. Hopefully, when I beat him, people won't underestimate this win." The co-main event of the Paul vs. Chavez Jr. event features Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (47-1, 30 KOs) vs. Yuniel Dorticos (27-2, 25 KOs). Ramirez's WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles will be on the line in that matchup. We will have more on the Paul vs. Chavez fight and the upcoming fight card as fight night nears.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Meet Jake Paul's latest Most Valuable Promotions signing - a former beauty queen, police officer and mother-of-two with an undefeated record in the ring
In a move that reinforces the growing momentum behind women's boxing, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) has officially signed undefeated WBA lightweight champion Stephanie Han (10-0, 3 KOs). But Han is far more than just a fighter. She's an eight-year veteran of the El Paso Police Department, a former beauty pageant contestant, and a devoted mother of two - including a child living with Nicolaides-Baraitser Syndrome (NCBRS), a rare genetic disorder. At 34, Han's journey to the world stage has been anything but conventional. She launched her amateur career in 2006, only to step away from the sport in 2011. A decade later, she returned - not for herself, but to help train her sister, former IBF featherweight world champion Jennifer Han, for a high-profile bout against undisputed champion Katie Taylor. That return reignited her own passion to box. Han's breakout moment came at Ring Wars 15 at the El Paso County Coliseum, where she stunned the boxing world with a first-round knockout of Hannah Terlep, the WBA's No. 10 contender, to claim the lightweight world title. From the opening bell, Han dominated - combining sharp precision with relentless pressure. Just two minutes in, she landed a devastating barrage of right hands that sent Terlep crashing to the canvas in emphatic fashion. As a result, Han extended her undefeated record to 10-0 (3 KOs) and picked up her first world title. 'I'm beyond happy,' Han said afterward. 'I've trained incredibly hard these past few years, and when I found out I'd be fighting for a world title, I pushed myself like never before.' Han has many strings to her bow and is also a former beauty queen in Texas Han's signing was met with enthusiasm by MVP co-founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, who praised the 34-year-old not just as a champion, but as an inspirational person. 'In addition to being an undefeated world champion, Stephanie Han is a powerful role model who proves that with hard work, resilience, and heart, anything is possible,' said Paul and Bidarian in a joint statement. 'From serving her community as a police officer to raising awareness for her daughter and NCBRS, to competing in beauty pageants—all while dominating in the ring, Stephanie exemplifies excellence across every arena.' Han echoed their excitement: 'Signing with Most Valuable Promotions is a dream realised! I'm honoured to join a team that's not just shaping the future of women's boxing, but fighting for it. With MVP behind me, I'm more ready than ever to rise, represent, and make history.' Now officially part of MVP's roster, Han joins a powerhouse lineup of fighters dedicated to transforming the landscape of women's boxing. Her story - rooted in family, service, and unrelenting drive - aligns perfectly with MVP's mission: to spotlight the athletes, the stories, and the social impact behind the sport. Speaking to Mail Sport about his growing commitment to the women's side of boxing, Paul explained: 'I think my passion for the women's side came from the organic relationship that was formed with Amanda Serrano and seeing how entertaining of a fighter she was. 'Also how talented she was and how she was one of the best boxers of all time period, male or female, and how underpaid she was and underserved. She wasn't getting the shine that she deserved. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stephanie Han (@stephhan09) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Sun City USA (@misssuncityusa) 'I think it turned into this bigger movement, and now you see that all across sports, women shining the Caitlin Clarks, etc, and now it's happening in boxing, and women are getting their equal and fair shot. 'MVP proved that we can make mega fights happen with women, and they're arguably more entertaining than a lot of the recent men's fights that we've seen.'
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Boxing fans destroy Jake Paul over 'delusional' Muhammad Ali claim
The 28-year-old has become a real household name since making his professional boxing debut - but fans have completely slated his recent comments Jake Paul has come in for some brutal criticism after he compared himself to Muhammad Ali ahead of his fight with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. The YouTuber-turned-boxer was last seen in the ring back in November when he defeated former heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson. Despite failing to get the knockout on fight night, the 28-year-old cruised to a victory on points at the AT&T Stadium in Texas. Paul will take on Chavez Jr in Anaheim on June 28. The American is hoping that the fight will kickstart a busy year in the ring after a few months away from competitive action. Chavez Jr - who holds a professional record of 54-6-1 - defeated former UFC middleweight contender Uriah Hall in his last outing. The Mexican fighter has also stepped in the ring with the likes of Andy Lee, Canelo Alvarez, Daniel Jacobs and former UFC champion, Anderson Silva. Since making his professional debut in 2020, the young star has helped grow the sport of boxing has gained millions of fans in the process. After his fight with Tyson, Netflix revealed the viewership for the fight was 60 million households. The streaming service reports that at its peak, 65 million screens were tuned in to the dust-up. He has also received plaudits for his work in growing women's boxing with Most Valuable Promotions. The 28-year-old believes he has made a big difference in the sport and has put himself alongside Ali. In a recent interview with DAZN, Paul made a stunning claim about his accolades in boxing. 'To me, [Chavez] has done nothing in this sport. I feel like I'm the only one doing it. Everyone else is just trying to gatekeep or say that they're doing things for the sport, or something is bad for boxing. But I'm the greatest thing to happen to boxing since Muhammad Ali, and there's no debating that,' Paul said. 'No other fighter is building gyms, getting boxing gloves into the hands of kids, throwing multiple events a year, donating my whole entire purse back into my own charity when I fought in Puerto Rico… I've done this in only 12 fights, where Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather, Marvin Hagler, you can name any of these people, fought nobodies for their first 15-20 fights, and no one even knew who they were.' Following his comments, it is fair to say that fight fans were left unimpressed and were quick to take to social media. One fan wrote: 'Is he serious?' While another commented: 'Jake does NOT believe this and once again he trolls everyone to stay in the headlines. How can nobody see this.' A third fan replied: 'This m*********** is annoying," while another user commented: 'Delusional, he's not a boxer.' A fifth replied: 'Someone needs to smack his light head.' A sixth posted: 'Celebrity boxing is so cringe," whole another wrote: 'Go f*** yourself Jake Paul you balding rat.' With Paul continuing to make a name for himself, Ali's grandson - Biaggio Ali Walsh - believes the late boxing icon would have been all for Paul's contest with Mike Tyson. He told Mirror Fighting: "In terms of the circus fights, that's what I like to call them - it's money orientated. It's not like it's not based on talent anymore, really. It's based on, you know, just the biggest name versus the biggest name, regardless of your skill level. "But to make of that... I honestly don't think he would disapprove of it, because the viewership in the eyes and people buying to watch the fight was the reason he even started trash-talking and brought out his personality anyway. Yeah, so in a way, I feel like he'd be supportive of it. "You know, if you can fool millions of people to watch you fight, then you're doing something right, right? So I feel like he wouldn't disapprove of it. I feel like he would…it would be entertaining for him to see what's next, like, who's the next big name versus the next big name, you know? So I don't think he would disapprove of it. In fact, I think he would be entertained by it."
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'No one even knew who they were' - Jake Paul sparks outrage with bold self-comparison involving Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson
Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson (Image via WBC/Instagram) and Jake Paul (Photo via Getty Images) American professional boxer, influencer and actor Jake Paul once again grabs the limelight with his latest comment, as the fighter compares himself with the boxing legends Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson in a recent interview. Ranked among Forbes' list of the highest-paid YouTubers in the past, Jake's achievements in the world of boxing include his wins against fighters such as Nate Diaz, Ben Askren, and Anderson Silva . In 2021, the fighter launched a boxing promotion named Most Valuable Promotions. Jake Paul lists out his contributions in the world of combat sports , draws a comparison with achievements of legends like Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson Undoubtedly, Jake Paul did earn certain accolades as a fighter as well as a promoter. However, throughout his career as a YouTuber and an influencer, the fighter faced certain allegations owing to his content on social media. Despite this, the allegations revolving around his content, racist remarks, scam and public nuisance leading to lawsuits did not put a hindrance in the progress of his combat career. Paul currently stands with a 5-fight winning streak and plans to keep it intact with his next bout against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Ahead of the ambitious fight, in a recent interview, Paul talked about his preparations for the upcoming bout. While reflecting on it, the fighter made an unusual comment that has turned the heads of the combat sports community. In a rather unapologetic statement, the fighter compared himself with the boxing legend Muhammad Ali, known for his contribution in the world of combat sports. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like local network access control Esseps Learn More Undo Paul started off the statement while criticising the claims revolving around Chavez's contribution in the world of boxing, 'To me, he has done nothing in this sport. I feel like I'm the only one doing it. Everyone else is just trying to gatekeep or say that they're doing things for the sport, or something is bad for boxing. But I'm the greatest thing to happen to boxing since Muhammad Ali, and there's no debating that.' The fighter actually listed out certain milestones that he had achieved during his career until now, 'No other fighter is building gyms, getting boxing gloves into the hands of kids, throwing multiple events a year, donating my whole entire purse back into my own charity when I fought in Puerto Rico. Taking women from getting paid a 1000 dollars to 5, 6 millions. Breaking Netflix records.' His statement ended with a comparison with certain boxing legends, 'I've done this in only 12 fights, where Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather, Marvin Hagler, you can name any of these people, fought nobodies for their first 15-20 fights, and no one even knew who they were.' Also read: 'We need Ngannou vs Aspinall' - Surprise UFC Atlanta sighting of Francis Ngannou fuels massive fan buzz as Dana White gets dragged in Paul seemed quite confident while counting his achievements during the interview and throwing in a self-comparison with legends like Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson. His upcoming bout has been scheduled for June 28, 2025.
Scottish Sun
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Jake Paul taking Amanda Serrano from underpaid legend to highest female fighter sparked his passion for women's boxing
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JAKE PAUL says his passion for promoting women's boxing stemmed from Amanda Serrano's remarkable rise to riches. Paul and his Most Valuable Promotions stable have become the premier platform for female fighters with a string of high-profile signings. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Jake Paul with boxing legend Amanda Serrano Credit: Rex 5 Serrano is now the highest-paid female boxer of all time Credit: The Mega Agency 5 She signed with Jake Paul in 2021 Credit: Instagram / @serranosisters Alycia Baumgardner, Savannah Marshall, Chantelle Cameron and Ellie Scotney have all been added to their increasing stable of late. But it all started with Serrano in 2021, who came on board as Puerto Rico's legendary seven-weight world champion. At the time, Serrano was only earning £3,000 for her world title fights - now she is the highest-paid female boxer of all time. Paul, with his promotional hat on, said: "It just came from the organic relationship that was formed with Amanda Serrano. READ MORE IN boxing WHISKEY BUSINESS Jake Paul admits proposing was harder than any fight and he needed whiskey "Seeing how entertaining of a fighter she was and how talented - one of the best boxers of all time period male or female - and how underpaid she was and underserved and wasn't getting the shine that she deserved." Serrano, 38, has had two bouts with Irish icon Katie Taylor, 36, losing both thrillers via razor-tight decisions. And for her rematch - after making over £1million in the original - the New Yorker is believed to have banked over £5m. The boxing pioneers now collide for a trilogy on July 11 back at New York's Madison Square Garden as part of a historic all-women's card on Netflix. 5 CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Paul's new top talent - including Brit trio Marshall, Cameron and Scotney - all fight in a showcase of MVP's commitment to women's boxing He said: "I think It turned into this bigger movement and now you just see that all across sports, women shining the Caitlin Clarks, etc. Jake Paul ranks cruiserweight world champions and reveals he is in talks with two for shock title fight "And now it's happening in boxing and women are getting their equal and fair shot and MVP proved that we can make mega fights happen with women. "And, they're arguably more entertaining than a lot of the recent men's fights that we've seen." Serrano lost her rematch to Taylor on Paul's undercard in November - when he beat 58-year-old Mike Tyson in their controversial Netflix clash. Now Paul, 28, returns against ex-middleweight champ Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, on June 28 live on DAZN PPV. He said: "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."
