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Jake Paul Beats Former Middleweight Champ Julio César Chávez Jr. by Unanimous Decision

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, JUN 29 – Jake Paul secured a unanimous decision over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., landing 140 punches to Chavez's 61, moving closer to a world title shot in the cruiserweight division, officials said.

  • Jake Paul secured a unanimous decision victory over former world middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in their cruiserweight bout.
  • Paul entered the fight with five consecutive wins while Chavez Jr. had a 2-3 record in his last five bouts and engaged mainly in the later rounds.
  • Paul dominated early rounds by landing 29% of 482 punches including 42% of power punches, while Chavez Jr. landed some considerable shots late but failed to seriously hurt Paul.
  • Judges scored the fight 99-91 in Paul's favor, and Paul said he tired Chavez Jr., stating, "I want tougher fighters," while planning to climb the WBA cruiserweight rankings.
  • Paul's win improves his ranking and career prospects, whereas Chavez Jr.'s future remains uncertain amid his losing record and reduced activity over four years.
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