Jake Paul is stepping back into the ring with his toughest opponent yet—former WBC middleweight champion Julio César Chávez Jr.—in a must-see cruiserweight showdown on Saturday, June 28. The bout headlines a stacked card at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, and will stream exclusively via DAZN Pay-Per-View.
This marks another bold chapter in Paul’s rapidly evolving boxing career. Once seen as a social media stuntman in gloves, the 28-year-old American now has his sights set on title contention in the cruiserweight ranks. With an 11-1 record and seven knockouts, Paul most recently secured a controversial win over Mike Tyson, and he’s hoping to follow it up by defeating a seasoned pro with deep boxing pedigree.
Julio César Chávez Jr., 39, boasts a far more extensive record—62 professional fights with 54 wins (34 by knockout). While his recent performances have been inconsistent, the Mexican fighter remains a dangerous threat, especially against opponents with limited ring experience.
The bout is scheduled to begin around 8:00 p.m. PT / 11:00 p.m. ET, which means UK fans will need to set their alarms, as the expected ringwalks are at 4:00 a.m. BST on Sunday, June 29. The full event kicks off earlier at 5:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 a.m. BST, with several major matchups on the undercard.
Full Fight Card Highlights
The Jake Paul vs. Chávez Jr. main event is just the tip of the iceberg. The card also includes:
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Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez vs. Yuniel Dorticos – Cruiserweight, WBA & WBO titles
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Holly Holm vs. Yolanda Vega – Lightweight
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Floyd Schofield vs. Tevin Farmer – Lightweight
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Avious Griffin vs. Julian Rodriguez – Welterweight
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Raul “Cugar” Curiel vs. Victor Ezequiel Rodriguez – Welterweight
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Naomy Valle vs. Ashley Felix – Light flyweight
With championship belts on the line and rising prospects vying for attention, the night is shaping up to deliver nonstop action.
Viewing Details and Pricing
Fans can catch all the action exclusively on DAZN Pay-Per-View in more than 200 countries. Pricing is set at $59.99 in the U.S., £24.99 in the UK, and $19.99 or local equivalent elsewhere.
DAZN also offers bundle deals for viewers planning to purchase more than one PPV event. For instance, fans can choose Jake Paul vs. Chávez Jr. along with the July 12 Berlanga vs. Sheeraz card, or the July 19 Usyk vs. Dubois II rematch, at discounted rates.
Odds and Expectations
Bookmakers have made Jake Paul the clear favorite heading into the bout. According to DAZN Bet, the odds stand at:
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Jake Paul: 1/8
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Julio César Chávez Jr.: 17/4
Despite Chávez Jr.’s more extensive resume, his recent form and inconsistent performances have made bettors lean toward Paul, whose youth, momentum, and physical condition offer a compelling edge.
Venue Spotlight: Honda Center
The event takes place at Anaheim’s Honda Center, a multipurpose arena known primarily as the home of the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks. With a seating capacity of over 18,000, the venue has hosted numerous entertainment and sporting events—from Jay-Z concerts to MMA showdowns—and now welcomes one of boxing’s most buzzworthy matchups of 2025.
Verbal Jabs and Hype
In typical fashion, Jake Paul has not held back in the lead-up to the fight. Speaking on his podcast, he upped the ante by taking a dig at Chávez Jr.’s legacy—and even his father’s.
“Put both the Chávezs in there—I’ll whoop Sr. and Jr. in the same night,” Paul claimed. “This isn’t just a boxing match; it’s a generational moment. Kids will look at this and see someone who went from YouTube to championship level.”
As Paul tries to convert spectacle into substance, Chávez Jr. will look to remind fans why he was once regarded as one of the best middleweights in the world.
Whether you’re tuning in for the drama, the skills, or the sheer unpredictability, Jake Paul vs. Julio César Chávez Jr. promises to be one of this summer’s most talked-about events in the fight world.