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| Jake Paul, left, and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr face off ahead of their June 28 fight in Los Angeles, California, United States on May 14, 2025 |
Jake Paul vs. Chávez Jr. – Overview of the High-Stakes Matchup
Jake Paul returns to the ring in 2025 to take on seasoned Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. in a fight that is being billed as Paul’s most serious professional boxing test to date. The bout features the social media star turned fighter taking on the son of a boxing legend in a clash that promises drama, skill, and legacy stakes.
The fight will take place on Saturday, July 20, 2025, at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The bout will be contested at 190 lbs (Cruiserweight) over eight rounds, and it is sanctioned by the Arizona State Boxing Commission.
Event Schedule and Global Start Times
Local and Global Broadcast Times
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Main Card Start Time (Phoenix Time): 6:00 PM MST
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Main Card Start Time (Eastern Time): 9:00 PM ET
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Main Event Ring Walks (Estimated): 11:30 PM ET / 8:30 PM PT
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UK Time (BST): 2:00 AM (July 21)
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India Time (IST): 6:30 AM (July 21)
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Sydney Time (AEST): 11:00 AM (July 21)
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| Canelo Alvarez celebrates after defeating Edgar Berlanga in a super middleweight title bout on September 14, 2024, in Las Vegas, US |
How to Watch Jake Paul vs. Chávez Jr.
Streaming Platforms and Broadcasters
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United States: DAZN PPV ($59.99 for existing subscribers)
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United Kingdom: DAZN (subscription + £19.99 PPV)
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Canada: DAZN PPV
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Australia: Kayo Sports PPV
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India and Asia: DAZN Global App or local PPV outlets
Viewing Instructions
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Create or sign into your DAZN account.
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Purchase the PPV event.
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Stream on supported devices (Smart TVs, mobile, browser, or gaming consoles).
Full Fight Card: Line-Up and Undercard
| Bout Type | Fighters | Weight Class | Rounds |
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| Main Event | Jake Paul vs. Julio César Chávez Jr. | Cruiserweight (190 lbs) | 8 |
| Co-Main | Amanda Serrano vs. Nina Meinke | Featherweight Title Fight | 10 |
| Feature Bout | Ashton Sylve vs. William Silva | Lightweight | 8 |
| Preliminary | Shadasia Green vs. Elin Cederroos | Super Middleweight | 10 |
| Opener | Yoenis Tellez vs. José Borrego | Welterweight | 6 |
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| Jake Paul, left, fights Mike Tyson during their heavyweight boxing match on November 15, 2024, in Arlington, Texas, US |
Notable Comebacks and Debuts
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Julio César Chávez Jr. returns to the ring after a two-year layoff.
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Jake Paul enters following a KO victory over Ryan Bourland earlier in 2025.
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Amanda Serrano defends her unified featherweight titles after skipping her last fight due to medical protocol.