Jake Paul downs Julio Ceasar Chavez Jr. in unaminous determination

Jake Paul almost made good on his Thursday press convention promise, defeating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. by unanimous determination. He took the playing cards 99-91, 97-93 and 98-92 in cruiserweight motion Saturday night time in Anaheim, Calif.

Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) failed to search out the knockout over Chavez (54-7-1, 34 KOs), however his quantity, pace and exercise had been sufficient to outlast the charismatic star.

Though Paul wasn’t his common self, he advised Ariel Helwani within the ring post-fight it is one thing to construct off.

“He is a troublesome, powerful man,” Paul mentioned. “By no means been stopped. He is a Mexican warrior. I respect Mexican warriors. I respect Mexico, however I am additionally a warrior and I got here out on prime.”

As for what’s subsequent for Paul, the sky is the restrict in his thoughts.

“I need harder fighters,” Paul mentioned. “I need to be world champion.”

Paul mentioned he expects to return someday later this 12 months to stay lively.

“I will combat anybody, wherever, anytime, anyplace.”

Chavez was gracious in defeat as he joined Paul within the ring.

“He isn’t prepared for the champions, however he is a very good fighter,” Chavez mentioned.

This is how the combat performed out.

Spherical 1 was a sluggish begin for Paul and Chavez. Whereas Paul circled and located a house for his jab, Chavez did not land a single strike. Spherical 2 was a lot of the identical, as Paul continued to really feel out the Mexican legend.

Rounds 3-7 had been extraordinarily taxidermical from Chavez, as Paul discovered the punches he wished, every an actual microcosm of the one earlier than it.

By Spherical 10, Chavez had picked up the tempo within the earlier two rounds with just a few clear mixtures, however nothing startling to spring a comeback.

Paul does not care who he fights subsequent, however he reminded his lone nemesis, Tommy Fury (11-0, 4 KOs), to “cease operating,” teasing a potential rematch.

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