ANAHEIM, Calif. – MMA Junkie is on the scene and reporting live from Saturday’s boxing event headlined by Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., which takes place at Honda Center and streams on DAZN pay-per-view.
The fight marks Paul’s first since his win over legend Mike Tyson last November in what was the most-streamed sporting event on Netflix, with an estimated 65 million viewers. Paul (11-1), 28, is on a five-fight winning streak – against Nate Diaz, Andre August, Ryan Bourland, Mike Perry, and Tyson – since suffering his first loss to Tommy Fury in February 2023.
Chávez Jr. (54-6-1), the son of Mexican icon Julio Cesar Chavez, last held a major world title in 2012. The 39-year-old will enter on a two-fight winning streak after most recently defeating former UFC fighter Uriah Hall by unanimous decision last July.
The Paul vs. Chavez event also marks the return of former UFC champion Holly Holm’s return to the ring as she takes on Yolanda Vega. Holm 43, was a standout boxer before starting her UFC career and in 2022 was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Holm’s fight against Vega will mark her first competition since she departed the UFC in January.
Check out up-to-the-minute results and behind-the-scenes updates from the event below.
Jake Paul vs. Julio César Chávez Jr. lineup, results
- Jake Paul vs. Julio César Chávez Jr. – cruiserweight
- Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez vs. Yuniel Dorticos – for the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles
- 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
- Holly Holm vs. Yolanda Vega – lightweight
