Jake Paul captures unanimous decision victory over Julio Cesar Chavez

Jake Paul beat another old, past-his-prime boxer on Saturday night at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., but it wasn’t total domination.The 28-year-old Paul scored a unanimous decision victory in 10 rounds over former middleweight champion Julio César Chávez Jr., who started the bout in lifeless fashion before rallying in the later rounds.Chavez’s slow start came despite the fact the majority of fans were firmly in his corner.Before the fight, this appeared to be the biggest risk for Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) in his unconventional boxing career because the 39-year-old Chávez (54-7-2) was his most accomplished foe yet.But that assessment proved to be wrong early on as Chávez fought tentatively and without force despite having the support of his famous father who was shouting furiously at ringside.Meanwhile, Paul patiently controlled the ring and landed enough shots to win, especially in the early stages of the bout.

Paul’s brother, Logan, who also is a famous YouTuber and WWE wrestler, attended the bout and cheered on his brother inside the ring after his win.Chávez, who barely threw a punch in the first four rounds, had a strong sixth round and landed some exciting shots in the ninth, finally displaying some of the skills he had exhibited in his long boxing career.But it wasn’t enough to beat the famous YouTuber-turned-fighter, who jumped on the ropes in celebration after absorbing several flurries from Chávez in the 10th — and final — round.“All the boos are awards,” said Paul, who quit a Piers Morgan interview in a rage earlier this week.“It was flawless.

I think I only got hit about 10 times.”The judges scored it 99-91, 98-92 and 97-93 for Paul.The Associated Press also favored Paul 97-93.“I thought I lost the first five rounds, so I tried to win the last rounds,” said Chávez, who has fought just once since 2021.

“He’s strong, a good boxer (for) the first three, four rounds.After that, I felt he was tired.

I don’t think he’s ...