Jake Paul hits out at “excuses” over fight with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr

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Jake Paul responds to criticisms regarding his upcoming fight against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., stating he doesn’t accept their “reasonings.

Ever since diving into professional boxing, Jake Paul has ambitiously aimed for greatness. Known as the ‘Problem Child’, he consistently expresses his desire to battle top-tier opponents and eventually claim the title of a world champion.

He’s amassed several notable victories on his resume, defeating Mike Tyson, Andre August, and Ryan Bourland among others. Yet, Jake has faced criticism for these bouts, as there were significant age gaps between him and his opponents, particularly when they had taken breaks from boxing competition.

The YouTube-turned-pugilist has already declared his upcoming bout – a confrontation with ex-WBC titlist Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. – and he’s eager to dispel some common pretexts beforehand.

Jake Paul answers critics over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. fight

In his April 28th post on X (previously Twitter), Paul mentioned that Julio Cesar Chavez Jr is a former world champion, specifically a cruiserweight titleholder, and he shares both the same weight class and physical stature as himself. Additionally, he highlighted that Chavez Jr has approximately 20 years more boxing experience than him.

Let’s address the elephant in the room first. Last week, Paddy Pimblett defeated Michael Chandler, and the global reaction was overwhelming, yet no one brought up Michael Chandler’s age. This is likely because he falls within his peak years, much like Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

If there’s no issue with Paddy that seems to bother others, then why is there an issue with me? Therefore, if I were to outperform him, please refrain from expressing concern over his advanced years.”

This version maintains the original sentiment but uses more polite and formal language, making it easier for a wider audience to understand.

Jake Paul responds to his detractors, discussing his upcoming match with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., intending to debunk any skepticism regarding the bout. #JakePaul #PaulChavez

— Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) April 28, 2025

The 39-year-old Mexican boxer has remained active in the ring, securing a victory against former UFC fighter Uriah Hall during the undercard for Jake Paul’s triumph over Mike Perry.

Without a doubt, Jake is likely to face a challenging bout, one that could earn him recognition within the boxing community, assuming he emerges victorious.

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2025-04-30 15:48