Jake Paul is back in California to take on former champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in a Cruiserweight bout. This is Paul’s first fight at Cruiserweight since he knocked out Mike Perry in July 2024. This is Chavez’s second fight at this weight class, and he has won two straight fights.
By no surprise, Paul is a big favorite in this fight at -575 on DraftKings Sportsbook. Chavez Jr is a +400 underdog. This contest has an over/under of 8.5 rounds with the over being -225. Paul is +165 to win this bout via KO/TKO/DQ and is -110 to win via decision.
Paul has won seven fights in his career by knockout, but beat Mike Tyson via unanimous decision. Since losing to Tommy Fury in February 2023, Paul has won five straight fights. Chavez is 39 years old and has only fought 10 rounds once in his last three contests.