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The internet’s “Problem Child” Jake Paul has been a ratings bonanza, as of late, with his fight against “Iron” Mike Tyson this past November drawing more than 60 million viewers on Netflix — according to the streaming service. The viral superstar has since landed a reality show on HBO Max with his brother Logan Paul titled “Paul American” that premiered to middling reviews.
However, Jake Paul (11-1-0) is heading back to the boxing ring with a fight against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (54-6-1), a former world champion. On Saturday, June 28, Most Valuable Promotions: Paul vs. Chavez Jr. takes place at Honda Center in Anaheim, California with a start time of 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Ringwalk for the main event is expected around 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT.
Paul vs. Chavez Jr. is available as a pay-per-view boxing event priced at $59.99 for DAZN subscribers.
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As a DAZN subscriber, you’ll also have access to more than 100 live fights all year long, as well as fight replays, highlights and documentaries.
For the main event, Chavez Jr. is the favorite to win against Paul. Oddsmakers give Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. a +450 moneyline, while Jake Paul received a line of -700. Want more odds? Check out the complete odds and wagers at BetMGM.com online here.
Want to attend the boxing event? Last-minute seats to the Honda Center are still available on TicketNetwork, VividSeats.com and SeatGeek. In fact, you can save $150 off when you spend $500 with promo code VARIETY150, or $300 off when you spend $1,000 with promo code VARIETY300 at TicketNetwork.com.
Taking place on Saturday, June 28, Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is available to stream on DAZN starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
Main Card
- Cruiserweight: Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. — Main Event
- Cruiserweight: Gilberto Ramirez vs. Yuniel Dorticos — Title Fight
- Lightweight: Holly Holm vs. Yolanda Vega
- Lightweight: Floyd Schofield vs. Tevin Farmer
- Welterweight: Avious Griffin vs. Julian Rodriguez
- Welterweight: Raul Curiel vs. Victor Ezequiel Rodriguez
- Light Flyweight: Naomy Valle vs. Ashley Felix
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