What time is the Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr fight tonight? How to watch on DAZN, undercard, ringwalks, PPV price

So much is on the line tonight - Saturday, June 28, in California, as Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr step into the ring for an intriguing cruiserweight battle, with both hoping it will be a step on the ladder to a future world title shot.

The undercard also sees a superb looking contest as Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez and Yuniel Dorticos clash, with Zurdo's unified cruiserweight titles on the line. Also on the bill Holly Holm and Yolanda Vega meet, and Floyd Schofield and Tevin Farmer go at it.

Watch Paul vs Chavez Jr and the full undercard live and exclusive on DAZN Pay-Per-View - buy here now for $59.99 US; £24.99 UK $19.99/equivalent ROW.

After beating the legend Mike Tyson in his last fight,  'The Problem Child'  now faces the toughest opponent of his career, one closer to their prime and highly experienced.

The son of legendary Julio Cesar Chavez Sr, Jr has 62 professional bouts to his name. The Mexican has enjoyed world title success at middleweight and has shared the ring with pound-for-pound star Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez. 

If Paul can beat the 39-year-old, it may open the door to mega fights with the likes of Canelo Alvarez or Gervonta Davis.

DAZN News has everything you need to know ahead of Jake Paul against Julio César Chávez Jr.

 

 

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Jake Paul vs Julio César Chávez Jr fight date, start time

Jake Paul vs Julio César Chávez Jr will take place tonight  with the whole card set to be shown live on DAZN PPV .

The bout marks Paul's first foray into the ring since his low-wattage win over Mike Tyson last November, with 'The Problem Child' surely seeking a more dominant turn.

• Date : Saturday, June 28
• Time : 1am BST (Sunday) / 8pm ET / 5pm PT 
• Jake Paul vs Julio César Chávez Jr main event ringwalks (approx) : 4:43am BST (Sunday) / 11:43pm ET / 8:43pm PT

Jake Paul vs Julio César Chávez Jr fight card

• Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr ;  Cruiserweight
• Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez vs Yuniel Dorticos ;  For Ramirez's WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles
• Raul Curiel vs Victor Rodriguez ;  Welterweight
• Avious Griffin vs Julian Rodriguez ;  Welterweight
• Floyd Schofield vs Tevin Farmer ;  Lightweight
• Holly Holm vs Yolanda Vega ; Women's l ightweight
• Joel Iriarte vs Kevin Johnson ;  Welterweight
• Alexander Gueche vs Vincent Avina ;  Featherweight
• Joshua Edwards vs Dominicc Hardy ;  Heavyweight
• Victor Morales vs Renee Alvarado ;  Featherweight
• John Ramirez vs Jose Jesus Morales ;  Super bantamweight

​How to watch Jake Paul vs Julio César Chávez Jr?

Jake Paul versus Julio César Chávez Jr. will stream live on DAZN Pay-Per-View in over 200 countries around the globe, priced at  £24.99 in the UK; $59.99 in the US; $19.99/equivalent in ROW . Click here for exact prices in your country.

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Where is the Jake Paul vs Julio César Chávez Jr fight?

The fight is set to be held at the Honda Center , in Anaheim, United States. 

The venue is a familar one to fight fans, having hosted multiple boxing matches as well as mixed martial arts and wrestling.

Paul vs Chávez Jr betting odds. Who is the favourite?

Jake Paul an overwhelming favourite with the bookies, despite coming up against a rival that boasts a stronger and longer boxing CV. Paul is 2/15 to win the contest with DAZN Bet. Chavez Jr is 19/4.

Paul to win by knockout is 31/20, Chavez Jr is 17/2 by the same method. To win by decision Paul stands at 4/5, Chavez Jr 11/1

• Paul to win: 2/15
• Draw: 18/1
• Chavez Jr to win: 19/4

Odds correct as of Friday, June 27, 12:00pm, courtesy of DAZN Bet.  For full markets click here

Jake Paul vs Julio César Chávez Jr tale of the tape

Jake Paul record 

• Nationality: American
• Age: 28
• Height: 6' 1"
• Reach: 76"
• Total fights: 12
• Record: 11-1 (7 KOs)

Julio César Chávez Jr record

• Nationality: Mexican
• Age: 39
• Height: 6; 0"
• Reach: 73"
• Total fights: 62
• Record: 54-6-1 (1) (34 KOs)

What has been said between Jake Paul and Julio César Chávez Jr?

Paul's rise through boxing's landscape from showman novelty to potential contender speaks arguably more to his broad appeal beyond the sport's usual fanbase.

But he has frequently proven he can talk the talk, even if his choice of opponents are yet to represent higher-tier tests in terms of modern-day currency.

His win over Tyson, regardless of format, is something he will be able to carry with him across the rest of his career, no matter how long it lives on beyond this.

Certainly on DAZN Face-Off , the star appeared comfortable with irking his decorated opponent, referring to him as an "angry little elf".

Chavez Jr, for his part, has vowed to put Paul in his place and stop him in his tracks as he chases a strap and a legacy of his own.

Jake Paul relishing the Julio Cesar Chavez Jr challenge

Speaking in an exclusive interview with DAZN , Jake Paul called his fight with Chavez a "really good test" and also claimed that he is the "King of Boxing", along with surpassing Muhammad Ali's legacy in boxing. 

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr expecting a knockout 

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr is predicting a knockout when he meets with Jake Paul.

The Mexican spoke exclusively to DAZN  ahead of the opening bell at Anaheim's Honda Center.

Jake Paul makes prediction at open workout

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Fight week got underway on Wednesday with the first event, the open workouts.

This saw every fighter on the card, including Jake Paul, put through their paces ahead of Saturday night. 

Speaking to DAZN  after his training routine, Paul made his prediction for his showdown with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

"Knockout early rounds, it’s easy," Paul said.

"I Jake Joseph Paul will knock out Julio Cesar Chavez, Saturday June 28. I will embarrass him, and I will defeat him."

Jake Paul makes weight ahead despite weight cut concerns

Jake Paul's fight with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr was given the green light after both men made weight on Friday.

While Chavez registered 198.4 lbs on the scales, there were concerns for Paul who had to make a drastic weight cut after weighing 227.2 lbs for his fight with Mike Tyson.

With two weeks to go until fight night, Paul still needed to cut a futher 15 pounds to make the 200 lb cruiserweight limit, and while it may have been a painful process, Paul successfully made the limit with a weight of 199.4 lbs. 

Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr will be streamed exclusively on DAZN PPV, this Saturday, June 28.  Buy the PPV now here