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Paul is 28 and nonetheless within the prime of his profession. The 6-foot-1, 199-pound YouTube star has an 11-1-0 profession file towards largely past-their-prime opponents.
Chávez, 39, is 6 toes tall and weighs 198 kilos. He’s the son of Mexican boxing legend Julio César Chávez and has posted a 54-6-1 file throughout a severe boxing profession. Nonetheless, Julio César Chávez Jr. is properly previous his prime and has battled drug dependancy, spending an prolonged stint away from the ring.
Chávez has argued his robust boxing coaching will assist him win this battle and launch a comeback, whereas Paul suggests a loss will seal Chávez’s slide into retirement. Mexican star Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez mentioned Chávez ought to win the battle, however few others have instructed Chávez will win.
Jake Paul and Julio César Chávez Jr. face the media previous to their battle at Honda Heart on Saturday.
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