Jake Paul defeats Julio Cesar Chavez Jr by unanimous decision in Anaheim

Jake Paul secured a unanimous decision victory over former middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in Anaheim, in what was considered his most significant boxing challenge to date. The fight was largely dominated by Paul, who controlled the early rounds using his size and reach advantage, while Chavez Jr. appeared hesitant and was slow to engage, only showing some late fight in the final rounds. Despite the win, the bout was criticized for lacking excitement, with many fans booing and commentators like Piers Morgan accusing Paul of 'killing boxing' by fighting older, less competitive opponents. Paul responded confidently, stating he was largely unscathed and called for tougher opponents moving forward. In a separate note, Paul showed support for former opponent Ben Askren, who is facing severe health issues requiring a lung transplant, urging fans to donate and committing to making a significant contribution himself. The fight, which broke the gate record at the Anaheim Center, continues to fuel debate about Paul's legitimacy and impact on the sport of boxing.