Jake Paul says Anthony Joshua struggle ‘very possible’ after beating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in cruiserweight bout | Boxing Information
Jake Paul has Anthony Joshua in his sights after beating former middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr by unanimous determination.
Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) gave the impression to be taking the largest threat of his distinctive boxing profession by dealing with his most achieved opponent in Chavez (54-7-2) and doing it in entrance of an ardently pro-Chavez crowd in southern California.
The Mexican additionally had his well-known father shouting furiously at ringside, however Paul dominated the early rounds after which held on to outlive a late-round rally.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer jumped on the ropes in celebration after absorbing a number of flurries within the tenth and last spherical, with the judges scoring it 99-91, 98-92 and 97-93 in his favour.
Paul celebrates after his victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
Paul described his efficiency as “flawless”, earlier than claiming that an “insane” struggle in opposition to two-time world heavyweight champion Joshua was “wanting very possible” for 2026.
Talking at his post-fight press convention, Paul stated: “I am positively not a heavyweight, however I am nonetheless gonna take the problem. You have a look at Deontay Wilder; he was beating these guys weighing 215 kilos, he is like 6ft 6in or one thing, however something is feasible.
“Anthony Joshua is an insane struggle, however I need that problem.
“We have been DM-ing backwards and forwards. He desires to make it occur. He referred to as me up and it is wanting very possible for subsequent yr.”
Joshua may very well be in line to struggle Paul subsequent yr
Chavez warns Paul
Chavez fired a warning to Paul after the struggle.
“He is sturdy, a very good boxer [for] the primary three, 4 rounds,” he stated. “After that, I felt he was drained. I do not suppose he is prepared for the champions, however he is a very good fighter.
“I believed I misplaced the primary 5 rounds, so I attempted to win the final rounds.”
Chavez, who had fought simply as soon as since 2021, received the WBC middleweight title in 2011 and defended it thrice however failed to maximise the potential in his father’s genetics throughout his profession.
He’s nonetheless essentially the most credible boxer by far to share the ring with Paul, who’s now 13 fights into his profitable struggle profession.
Earlier, 43-year-old former UFC star Holly Holm returned from a 12-year absence from the boxing ring to dominate beforehand unbeaten Yolanda Guadalupe Vega Ochoa.