Jake Paul practically made good on his Thursday press convention promise, defeating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. by unanimous resolution. He took the playing cards 99-91, 97-93 and 98-92 in cruiserweight motion Saturday evening 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 have been sufficient to outlast the charismatic star.
Though Paul wasn’t his common self, he informed Ariel Helwani within the ring post-fight it is one thing to construct off.
“He is a troublesome, powerful man,” Paul stated. “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 high.”
As for what’s subsequent for Paul, the sky is the restrict in his thoughts.
“I need more durable fighters,” Paul stated. “I wish to be world champion.”
Paul stated he expects to return someday later this yr to stay energetic.
“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 an excellent fighter,” Chavez stated.
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 have been extraordinarily taxidermical from Chavez, as Paul discovered the punches he wished, every a precise microcosm of the one earlier than it.
By Spherical 10, Chavez had picked up the tempo within the earlier two rounds with a couple of clear combos, 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.
-Area Degree Media
–Area Degree Media
