Mexican Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. Prepares for High-Stakes Fight Against YouTuber Jake Paul
According to a recent report from 24 Horas, Mexican boxer Sergio Maravilla Martínez has expressed his confidence in Julio César Chávez Jr.’s ability to emerge victorious in his upcoming fight against YouTuber Jake Paul on June 28th in California, USA. This highly anticipated bout has garnered significant attention in the boxing world, with many experts weighing in on the potential outcome.
As reported by 24 Horas, Martínez, a former world champion from Argentina, believes that Chávez Jr. possesses the necessary skills to defeat Paul, despite being 39 years old. Martínez notes that Chávez Jr.’s experience and ring intelligence will be crucial in overcoming the younger and fresher Paul. "His main problem is that Paul is younger and more energetic," Martínez stated. "That gives him more possibilities for ideas, and the weight difference between them will be vital for the Mexican. Julio César will have to rely on his experience and what he knows inside the ring."
Martínez’s comments were echoed by Mauricio Sulaimán, president of the World Boxing Council (CMB), who defended the trend of veteran boxers returning to the ring, citing Chávez Jr.’s upcoming fight against Paul as an example. As quoted in the 24 Horas report, Sulaimán expressed his hope that Chávez Jr. still has some of the greatness he displayed during his prime. "Siempre habrá controversias cuando alguno de estos dos esté en un ring," Sulaimán said. "Solo espero que en el caso de Julio, aún le quede algo de lo grande que fue en sus mejores momentos en el ring."
In preparation for the fight, both Martínez and Sulaimán emphasized that Chávez Jr. cannot rely solely on his past achievements as a world champion. According to 24 Horas, Martínez believes that Chávez Jr. faces a tough challenge, particularly given his struggles with addiction in recent years. "Junior tiene que salir adelante por su propia vida," Martínez said. "Trabajar como lo ha hecho recientemente y ojalá que le gane a Jake Paul."
The CMB has reportedly given its support for this type of contest, provided that the boxers pass the necessary medical protocols and obtain approval from the state commission where the fight takes place. As reported by 24 Horas, Sulaimán also approved the return of Manny Pacquiao, who is set to face Mario Barrios for the welterweight title at the age of 46, based on the CMB’s regulations for legends with a medical license and certification.
Martínez also acknowledged that Jake Paul has already demonstrated his credentials as a professional boxer, citing his impressive viewership numbers in previous fights. As quoted in the 24 Horas report, Martínez stated that Paul has done enough to be considered a legitimate boxer. The stage is set for an intriguing matchup between Chávez Jr. and Paul, with many boxing fans eagerly anticipating the outcome.
The upcoming fight has generated significant interest in the boxing world, with many experts and fans weighing in on the potential outcome. As reported by 24 Horas, this bout promises to be an exciting and closely contested matchup between two fighters from different generations and backgrounds. With the support of the CMB and a strong performance from Chávez Jr., this fight has the potential to be a memorable one.
