Influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul aims to extend his winning streak to six as he faces former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in a scheduled 10-round contest on Saturday, June 28, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The pay-per-view event kicks off at 8 p.m. ET, with expectations for the ring walk at approximately 11 p.m. ET. Paul, who ventured into boxing in 2020, is fresh off a unanimous decision victory over Mike Tyson from his last match in November. Chavez, on the other hand, is riding on the back of a unanimous decision win against Uriah Hall last July.
As of now, Paul is favored at -575 (meaning a bet of $575 wins $100), while Chavez is listed at +400 by DraftKings Sportsbook. Paul has achieved three knockouts in four recent fights, with two finishing in the first round, but upcoming Saturday’s bout has an over/under of 8.5 rounds, favoring the Over at -225 against the Under at +160.
Before placing any bets on this fight, analysts urge you to check out the predictions from SportsLine’s Josh Nagel. Nagel has two decades of experience in combat sports journalism and has made various successful calls in recent fights.
Reasons to Back Paul Paul, at 28 years old, is making his 13th boxing appearance with a record of 11 wins and only one defeat, which occurred via a split decision against Tommy Fury in early 2023. After rebounding with a unanimous decision victory over Nate Diaz, he has secured two consecutive first-round knockouts, the latest against Mike Perry.
Reasons to Back Chavez Chavez, who began his career with an impressive 46-0-1 record, has stuttered since suffering his first loss to Sergio Martinez. With a long history of boxing, he holds an overall record of 54-6, marked by 34 knockouts.
How to Make Your Picks Nagel strongly believes the fight will go the distance, along with providing valuable insights on the betting line and methods of victory, making his analysis a crucial reference before making betting decisions.
