Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has made headlines just hours before stepping into the ring with Jake Paul, revealing how he plans to celebrate should he defeat the social media star-turned-boxer – and it could cost him millions.
The former WBC middleweight champion disclosed that he may spend as much as half of his fight purse, estimated at $1.5 million, on partying after the bout if he manages to stop the controversial 28-year-old.
The 10-round cruiserweight contest, which is set to take place at the Honda Center in Anaheim, could be one of the most talked-about matchups of the year and serves as the co-main event to the Gilberto Ramirez vs. Yuniel Dorticos card.
But all eyes are on the generational clash featuring Paul as he aims to develop his boxing legitimacy beyond ex-pros and fighters who never particularly trained for boxing.
A golden opportunity
For Chavez Jr., it’s an opportunity to reaffirm his legitimacy in the ring and silence critics who say his best days are behind him as he plans to celebrate a potentially victorious night in memorable fashion.
“Celebrate? Night club, girls,” Chavez Jr. joked on Piers Morgan Uncensored. “The half of my purse.”
Meanwhile Paul has remained characteristically confident in the lead-up to the fight, proclaiming himself a “great boxer” and vowing to “embarrass” his veteran opponent. His rival, however, has not been swayed by the bravado.
Chavez Jr. has faced criticism in recent years for inconsistency, training discipline, and controversial performances. Yet he remains one of the most experienced fighters Jake has ever faced, and his motivation to win appears as much personal as professional.
Beyond the millions on the line, this bout is also about pride – for himself and for his legendary father, Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., who believes his son will dismantle Paul in the ring.
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The matchup carries broader significance beyond cash too as Paul has declared this fight the official beginning of his “title run” after years of defeating former MMA fighters and boxing journeymen.
Paul now sees Chavez Jr., a former world champion with a 54-6 record, as a gateway to true boxing legitimacy and a potential shot at one of the belts in the future years as The Problem Child targets history.
For his troubles, sources tell MARCA that Chavez Jr. is guaranteed a base purse of $1.5 million for the fight, with the potential to earn up to $2.5 million once pay-per-view sales and sponsorship bonuses are factored in.
Though a substantial payday and more than enough of an incentive to step into the ring, it does not surpass his previous career-high earnings, notably the six million he made in 2017 for his bout against his fellow Mexican fighter, Canelo Alvarez.
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