In the midst of his success as a WWE figure, Logan Paul took a moment to talk boxing and, more specifically, about his brother Jake’s next challenge. During his appearance on the Impaulsive podcast, the influencer was full of praise for Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., who will be Jake’s next opponent on June 28. For Logan, this will not be just another fight: “This guy is real, this guy can box, he fought a lot of fights, he has a lot of experience in boxing,” he said, aware that he will be facing a former WBC world champion
The fight comes at a time when Jake Paul is still looking to establish his career as a boxer, and it has not been easy to find opponents with big names. According to Logan, even Canelo Alvarez turned down a fight proposal, leaving few attractive options for his brother. “This guy (Chavez Jr.) is a real boxer, so it’s going to be to prove that Jake is a real boxer,” argued the elder Paul, who also stressed that these kinds of tests are what build respect in the ring.
A fight with more value than it seems
The conversation on the podcast also revolved around the value that many still do not give Jake Paul as a professional boxer. Logan was clear: “He’s not fighting tomato cans or taxi drivers. Every person he fought had a chance to beat him and they believed they could do it.” That’s why he sees this new clash as an opportunity to reaffirm the level that Jake has been building step by step.
Pam Stepnick, the Paul brothers’ mother, also took part in the talk and was surprised to learn about Chavez Jr.’s career. “I really didn’t know who he was, so I had to look him up,” she confessed. After researching the former champion, her perception changed completely. “That guy is a very experienced fighter and he’s going to be tough.” She also called on those who criticize her younger son. “If all those haters want to get in the ring, let them do it, then let them talk.”
With this fight, Jake Paul faces a rival with history and technique, far from the fights that in the past were branded as a spectacle. Expectations are high and even Logan admits it will be a real test. If he manages to come out victorious, Jake will be able to add a heavyweight credential to his young career, something that, both inside and outside the ring, can make him start to be taken even more seriously.
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