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Julio César Chávez Jr. had the opportunity to fight another prominent YouTuber-turned-boxer in KSI, but he turned it down. Instead, he chose to face Jake Paul on June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
Chávez’s decision was reportedly influenced by the fact that Paul has a bigger name and more drawing power than his potential opponent, KSI. In an interview with Elie Seckbach of ES News, Chávez explained that he wants to take revenge for Mike Tyson, who he didn’t like seeing fight Paul.
Chávez Jr.’s decision is likely to be met with skepticism by many in the boxing community, as it’s a high-risk, low-reward matchup. Chavez has only fought once over the past four years and will likely be an underdog against Paul.
However, the promotional potential of this fight cannot be overstated. The “old school vs. new wave” narrative is already being written, with Chávez Jr.’s involvement a direct response to Tyson’s recent bout with Paul. This could lead to a lot of internet buzz and attention-grabbing moments during the build-up.
Despite his boxing pedigree, Chávez Jr.’s inconsistent performance in recent years has raised questions about whether he still has enough juice to challenge the influencer boxing tide.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2025/04/23/julio-cesar-chavez-turned-down-huge-name-to-take-jake-paul-fight/
