Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Make Weight for Anaheim Fight

Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. made weight for their highly anticipated cruiserweight boxing match set for June 28 in Anaheim, California, with Paul weighing in at about 199.4 pounds and Chavez Jr. slightly lighter around 198.4 pounds. Paul, holding an 11-1 record, aims to transition from celebrity boxing to a legitimate world title contender, with a win potentially earning him a top-15 WBA or WBC ranking and a title shot. Chavez Jr., a seasoned veteran with a 54-6-1 record, brings extensive experience but has struggled in recent years, making Paul the favorite despite Chavez's technical skills. The event, broadcast on DAZN pay-per-view, also features other notable fights including Gilberto Ramirez defending his cruiserweight titles and a bout between former UFC champion Holly Holm and Yolanda Vega. The fight carries significant stakes for Paul to prove his legitimacy in the boxing world, especially as he has promised a decisive victory over Chavez Jr. Chavez Jr. enters the bout as an underdog, with the boxing community skeptical about his current form. Paul is also among the most active fighters recently and has been leveraging his large social media following to drive pay-per-view sales.