Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr: Boxing Skills Questioned
- believes his son will make Jake Paul regret stepping into the ring.
- paul, 28, is scheduled for a 10-round cruiserweight match against 39-year-old Chavez Jr.
- dismissed the American's chances at a news conference Thursday.
Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. blasts Jake Paul, predicting the YouTuber-turned-boxer will “run like a chicken” from his son in their upcoming cruiserweight bout. The elder Chavez believes Paul will be overwhelmed by Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.’s punches, setting the stage for a perhaps one-sided fight. Paul, 28, faces Chavez Jr., 39, a former middleweight champion, in a high-stakes match at the Honda Center. News Directory 3 reports on the veteran boxer’s assessment, emphasizing Paul’s challenges as he looks to advance his boxing career.With a mixed record, the career revival of Chavez Jr.will determine a crucial turning point. Will Paul’s skills hold up, or will Chavez’s prediction come to fruition? Discover what’s next …
Chavez Sr. Predicts Paul Will Flee Like Chicken in Upcoming Fight
Updated June 27, 2025
Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. believes his son will make Jake Paul regret stepping into the ring. Chavez Sr. predicts Paul will be running scared when he faces Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on Saturday in California.
paul, 28, is scheduled for a 10-round cruiserweight match against 39-year-old Chavez Jr. at the Honda Centre.Chavez Jr., son of the legendary mexican boxer and a former middleweight champion in 2012, has had a mixed record recently, winning eight of his last 13 bouts.
While Paul claims a victory over Chavez Jr. would launch a ”title run,” Chavez Sr. dismissed the American’s chances at a news conference Thursday.
Chavez Sr. referenced Paul’s previous fight against Mike Tyson last November, saying, “Jake Paul just fought against Mike Tyson, who didn’t even throw one punch.”
“This is not Mike Tyson,” Chavez Sr. said. “You [Jake] are going to get your ass whooped. Julio is going to go in throwing some serious punches,and you’re going to be running like a chicken without a head.”
Paul’s 11-1 career has largely consisted of fights against ex-MMA fighters. His only loss came against Tommy Fury.
What’s next
The upcoming fight will reveal if Jake Paul can truly contend for a title or if Chavez Sr.’s prediction of a swift defeat will come to pass.