JAKE PAUL scored a brilliant unanimous decision win over boxing royalty as Julio Cesar Chavez Jr struggled in California.
Paul, who moves to 12-1, beat the former middleweight champion by a wide score.
Paul’s win means he is now ranked in the top 15 by the WBA and WBO – which means he may well fight for a world title very soon.
The Problem Child, who was booed in the ring, said: “I love that s***. I’m him. I just beat your boy’s ass.
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“He’s a tough guy, he’s never been stopped. He’s a warrior. I respect him. But I came out on top.
“[Paul’s performance] It was flawless, it was great. I think I only got hit 10 times. I embarrassed him – easy work.
Paul then called out everyone – Anthony Joshua, told Tommy Fury to “stop running”, Canelo, Gervonta Davis and crusierweight champions Gilberto Ramirez and Badou Jack.
He added: “It’s a long line – take a f***ing ticket. I’ll fight anyone, any time, any place.”
Earlier on the card, Gilberto Ramirez defended his WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles against Yuriel Dorticos, while Floyd Schofield secured a statement first-round KO win over Tevin Farmer.
Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
JAKE PAUL’S controversial boxing career rolls on this weekend with the Problem Child facing boxing royalty in Anaheim, California.
Paul will face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, a highly-decorated former world middleweight champion.
The Mexican, 39, has fought just once in the last four years but has the best boxing resume of any fighter to step into a ring with Paul – bar Mike Tyson, who was aged 58 at the time they fought.
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