Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. predictions: Full card, odds, picks
A bout between Jake Paul and former world champion Julio César Chávez Jr. headlines a major eight-fight card from Most Valuable Promotions on Saturday, June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
Paul (11-1, 7 knockouts) was last in action a little over seven months ago, when he defeated former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in a unanimous decision in November 2024. At one piont, Paul's camp claimed to be in "deep negotiations" for a fight with Canelo Álvarez, but the super middleweight champion instead signed a multi-fight contract with Riyadh Season.
While Paul vs. Tyson took place in the heavyweight class, Paul has come down to cruiserweight to take on Chávez, who has largely spent his career as a middleweight. Chávez — who has a career record of 54-6-1 (34 knockouts) — has only one previous cruiserweight fight, when he defeated former UFC fighter Uriah Hall in a unanimous decision on the Paul-Tyson undercard.
Here's what to know ahead of the Paul-Chávez Jr. fight, including odds, predictions, how to watch, and the full fight card:
Jake Paul vs. Julio César Chávez Jr. fight card
Here, per DAZN, is the complete fight card for the Paul vs. Chávez Jr. event on June 28:
- Jake Paul vs. Julio César Chávez Jr.: Cruiserweight
- Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez vs. Yuniel Dorticos: Cruiserweight (WBA/WBO title fight)
- Holly Holm vs. Yolanda Vega: Lightweight
- 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
Predictions for Jake Paul vs. Julio César Chávez Jr.
Paste BN: Experts take Paul
Paste BN experts are taking Jake Paul to defeat Julio César Chávez Jr.:
- Josh Peter: Jake Paul (9th round TKO)
- Jon Hoefling: Jake Paul (Decision)
Bloody Elbow: Staff unanimously takes Paul to win
Here are Bloody Elbow's staff picks for the Paul-Chávez Jr. fight:
- Kyle Dimond: Jake Paul
- Jamie Theodosi: Jake Paul
- Harvey Leonard: Jake Paul
- Donal Long: Jake Paul
Sportsbook Review: Paul to win, possibly by knockout
C. Jackson Cowart writes: "Youth, power, reach, and recent consistent performance give Paul a clear edge. Chavez Jr. has the skills and pedigree, but his age, lack of recent high-level activity, and motivational concerns are big red flags. Paul’s physical advantages and training discipline should outweigh Chavez Jr.’s experience."
Full card, odds for Jake Paul vs. Julio César Chávez Jr.
Odds for the following three fights via BetMGM, as of Wednesday, June 25:
- Jake Paul (-700) vs. Julio César Chávez Jr. (+400): Cruiserweight
- Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (-1000) vs. Yuniel Dorticos (+525): Cruiserweight (WBA/WBO title fight)
- Floyd Schofield (-200) vs. Tevin Farmer (+150): Lightweight
Odds for the following two fights via bet365, as of Wednesday, June 25:
- Avious Griffin (-850) vs. Julian Rodriguez (+525): Welterweight
- Raul "Cugar" Curiel (-1200) vs. Victor Ezequiel Rodriguez (+700):Welterweight
Odds not available as of Wednesday, June 25:
- Holly Holm vs. Yolanda Vega: Lightweight
- Naomy Valle vs. Ashley Felix:Light flyweight
Jake Paul vs. Julio César Chávez Jr. date
Jake Paul will fight Julio César Chávez Jr. on Saturday, June 28, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
- Date: Saturday, June 28
- Time: 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT
- Jake Paul vs. Julio César Chávez Jr. main event ring walks: 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT
- Stream: DAZN
How to watch Jake Paul vs. Julio César Chávez Jr.
The Jake Paul vs. Julio César Chávez Jr. fight will be streamed on DAZN Pay-Per-View and, in the United States, it will cost $59.99.