Jake Paul Defeats Chavez Jr. in Anaheim Showdown

Jake Paul returned to the ring at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, facing former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in a high-profile cruiserweight bout on June 28. Chavez Jr. entered with a 54-6-2 record but had fought sparingly in recent years, while Paul was coming off a controversial win over Mike Tyson last November. The undercard included Floyd Schofield's first-round knockout of Tevin Farmer and Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez retaining his unified cruiserweight titles against Yuniel Dorticos. The event attracted significant attention from fans and bettors, with sportsbooks offering extensive promos and bonuses. Paul's continued pursuit of legitimacy in boxing was a major storyline, as he seeks recognition against established opponents. The event's promotional and betting aspects underscored its broad commercial appeal.