Tright here may not be a extra controversial determine on the planet of boxing than Jake Paul. The YouTuber-turned-boxer was a trendsetter, showcasing that movie star boxing may flip right into a multi-million greenback enterprise. Alongside the best way, he has definitely ruffled feathers, notably as a result of he needs to be taken critically by the trade, regardless of cherry-picking lesser opponents.
It felt like Paul lastly turned a nook when he confronted Tommy Fury, however he fell again to previous methods shortly. Then got here the Mike Tyson catastrophe, the place the 58-year-old could not do something within the ring, whereas Paul “went simple” on him. It appeared like Paul was again to eager to be taken critically following that occasion, however his subsequent alternative of opponent left lots to be desired. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., the son of legendary Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez, will struggle Paul in June. Followers don’t love the selection, and it feels like even Paul himself did not suppose it was the suitable one.
Jake Paul crossed the road and critically offended Julio Csar Chvez Jr. throughout their first face off
Jake Paul by no means wished to struggle Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., however ended up caving
Final December, throughout a Most Worthwhile Promotions occasion in Orlando, Paul discarded Chavez Jr. as an opponent in a condescending method. His feedback, in hindsight, make him out to be a hypocrite given he’s now on the brink of struggle that very same individual and is treating him like a severe opponent.
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I need somebody harder [than Chavez Jr.] and I need an actual belt, not simply one thing that will get put up for leisure worth. It is nice and all, however, actually, he is simple work and I need somebody harder to close folks up.
After calling out Canelo Alvarez a number of instances for a struggle that by no means truly appeared like an actual chance, Paul ended up caving and selecting Chavez Jr. about 5 months after his preliminary feedback in regards to the Mexican former skilled boxer.
In actuality, Paul’s feedback weren’t completely dishonest. He is conscious that the extent of his opponents, apart from Fury, has been laughable to many followers. However it’s clear that Paul is not prepared to take any massive dangers.
Chavez Jr. has fought as soon as previously three and a half yrs, along with his solely struggle coming in a six-round matchup versus Uriah Corridor, recognized extra for his UFC profession. The Mexican’s struggles with alcohol and medicines have been extra notable than his precise boxing profession.
