Relive the action from the main event showdown between Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. by watching the full fight video highlights from Saturday night.
The bout between Paul (12-1) and Chavez Jr. (54-7-1, 1 no-contest) headlined the card on June 28, held at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. The fight was available live on pay-per-view through DAZN.
Official Result:
Jake Paul defeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. via unanimous decision (Scores: 99-91, 97-93, 98-92)
Catch all the video highlights below:
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Fight Breakdown:
The fight commenced following the national anthems and fighter introductions. Chavez Jr., age 39, entered the ring first, followed by Paul for his 13th professional bout, who was met with significant boos from the crowd. The fighters met in the center, with the arena buzzing with chants for Chavez Jr. Paul immediately appeared larger than Chavez Jr. Paul opened by attempting body shots and jabs from a distance, most not connecting early. Chavez Jr. circled patiently. Paul landed a right to the body. The crowd booed Paul`s jabs while Chavez Jr. seemed to just observe. Paul connected with a significant right hand. Chavez Jr. showed minimal offense in the opening round and complained about a punch to the back of the head.
MMA Fighting Score: 10-9 Paul
Paul initiated the round with several jabs before adding a right. A brief pause occurred for the referee to tend to Paul`s face. Upon resuming, Chavez Jr. finally threw some jabs. Paul maintained distance, utilizing jabs and rights to the body and head. Paul landed a right to the head, prompting a rare attack attempt from Chavez Jr. Paul landed jabs and an uppercut as Chavez Jr. was pushed towards the ropes. They circled until the round ended.
MMA Fighting Score: 10-9 Paul
Paul continued his strategy with more jabs and a solid right body shot. He followed with a left cross and more jabs. Halfway through the round, Chavez Jr.`s activity remained negligible. Paul threw a right hook that was blocked, so he targeted the body. The crowd expressed their dissatisfaction with the lack of action, and Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. looked visibly impatient at ringside. Another round heavily favoring Paul.
MMA Fighting Score: 10-9 Paul
The round began predictably with more jabs from Paul, followed by a right hand. Paul targeted the body. Chavez Jr. attempted to close the distance and land a right but missed. Paul went back to the body, and Chavez Jr. complained of a low blow, which the referee dismissed. Chavez Jr. finally started throwing punches. Paul countered effectively with a good right hand and more jabs. Chavez Jr. pressed forward and landed a decent combination. Paul responded with another strong right hand to the head, and Chavez Jr. seemed to be finally engaging. Paul landed two jabs, and Chavez Jr. threw a right that didn`t land cleanly. Paul landed a left hook, and they exchanged jabs before the round concluded.
MMA Fighting Score: 10-9 Paul
Chavez Jr. smiled at the start of the round. Paul led with jabs, followed by a right to the head and a one-two combination to the body. Chavez Jr. attempted a right hook, leading to a clinch. Paul landed jabs and a right hand before Chavez Jr. could mount an attack. Paul landed a one-two to the body, and Chavez Jr. landed a low blow, causing a brief halt. The fight resumed, and Paul landed shots from distance, including a short uppercut. They closed in, resulting in a minor clash of heads. Chavez Jr. connected with a right hand that didn`t cause much damage but generated some excitement from the fans. Paul backed up but used jabs to keep Chavez Jr. at bay.
MMA Fighting Score: 10-9 Paul
Chavez Jr.`s corner encouraged him, suggesting Paul had nothing left. Despite this, Paul appeared comfortable and on his way to a decision victory after five rounds. Paul remained the aggressor, opening with jabs, a left hook, and body shots. Paul landed combinations that Chavez Jr. struggled to defend. They clinched, and Chavez Jr. landed two short body shots. Chavez Jr. landed a right to the body followed by a left hook to the head, arguably his best sequence yet. Chavez Jr. landed another head combination with Paul against the ropes. They moved back to the center, and the crowd became excited as Chavez Jr. showed more aggression. Paul responded in kind.
MMA Fighting Score: 10-9 Paul
Paul started with two jabs and a left to the body, missing an attempted uppercut. He landed a one-two to the body and a right to the head before Chavez Jr. landed a right. Paul used more jabs before landing another combination to the head. Chavez Jr. landed a right hand to the head and a left to the body, but Paul was connecting with heavier shots, including an uppercut. Chavez Jr. landed a left hook to the body, and they clinched.
MMA Fighting Score: 10-9 Paul
Chavez Jr. landed a good jab, but Paul landed multiple in return. Chavez Jr. tried to close distance, but Paul`s jabs were effective in slowing him down. Paul landed a good uppercut and a combination, to which Chavez Jr. responded with a right. The crowd booed again. Chavez Jr. landed two body shots and one up top, including a solid right hand. Paul quickly regained control with his consistent use of jabs. Paul threw another uppercut, and Chavez Jr. answered with a hook to the body.
MMA Fighting Score: 10-9 Paul
Needing a significant change, Chavez Jr. pressed forward, throwing right hands and again complaining about a low blow which the referee dismissed. Paul jabbed his head. Chavez Jr. landed a solid left hook to the head, but Paul continued to target the body. Chavez Jr. maintained pressure, landing a couple of shots, but Paul remained comfortable, using jabs and uppercuts from range. Chavez Jr. landed a left hook to the body. Paul landed another uppercut to the head, followed by more jabs. Chavez Jr. connected with two right hands and an uppercut. Chavez Jr. showed more urgency, landing a good left hook to the head. This was a better round for Chavez Jr.
MMA Fighting Score: 10-9 Chavez Jr.
It was do or die for Chavez Jr. as they met in the center for the final round. The crowd was loud. Chavez Jr. had Paul`s attention now. Paul seemed to be slowing slightly, and Chavez Jr. landed a short right to the head. Chavez Jr. landed a good left hook, and Paul countered with an uppercut. Chavez Jr. landed a good jab and moved around the ring actively. Chavez Jr. landed a good right hand and a jab. With seconds left, he landed another right. Chavez Jr. attacked the body, Paul responded, and the Mexican landed two more body shots just as time expired.
MMA Fighting Score: 10-9 Chavez Jr.
