Jake Paul does not rule out Chávez Jr., but wants someone “tougher”

Jake Paul expressed that he likes the idea of ​​fighting Julio César Chávez Jr., but wants to face a tougher fighter to prove that one of the best in the sport today.

In an interview with BoxingScene, Paul explained that his intention is to silence those who do not consider him a true boxer and become a legitimate world champion.

“It’s cool and all, but, honestly, He’s an easy fighter and I want someone tougher. to silence people. I want someone tougher (than Chávez). “I want a real belt, not something that’s on display just for entertainment,” he said.

“F**k the rankings. They are just numbers. Who cares? I’ve never seen the rankings. I don’t care in the least. I know that I am the best in the world and that I am going to be world champion”he added.

Julio César Chávez Jr. had confirmed that There are negotiations for a possible fight with Jake Paul, but he made it clear that nothing is certain yet. Now with the youtuber’s statements the opportunity to confront him is diminished.

The son of the Mexican Grand Champion comes from defeating Uriah Hall by unanimous decision last July, on the card where Paul knocked out Mike Perry, after almost 3 years of inactivity in the ring due to his addictions and legal problems.

On the other hand, in Jake Paul’s fight against the boxing legend It became clear that the years do not pass in vain. Tyson started the fight very well, but little by little he faded and the YouTuber took control. In the end, ‘El Gallo’ took the win by unanimous decision.

The sense of sorrow that many felt when seeing the duel was the subject of criticism for Paul because it showed an aging Mike Tyson after 19 years of having retired. This also caused boxers like Artur Beterbiev, Ryan García and Julio César Chávez Jr. himself to want to avenge him.

Julio César Chávez Jr., 38, returned to the ring after 31 months without seeing action and defeated Uriah Hall by unanimous decision. The son of the Mexican Grand Champion He has a professional record of 54 wins (34 by knockout), 6 losses and one draw.

For his part, Jake Paul, 27, has four positive results after suffering his first loss to Tommy Fury by split decision, brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. The YouTuber also has a record of 11 wins (six fast-track) and one setback.

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