June 28, 2026, Mark the date as Jake Paul will once again step into the ring, seven months after defeating Mike Tyson via a unanimous decision. Despite it being one of the most watched boxing events in recent times, The Problem Child struggled to find a new opponent after the controversial win over the 58-year-old Tyson. Finally, earlier this month, he landed on former middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., the son of legendary Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez.

Like any other Jake Paul event, the announcement has garnered polarized reactions as some fans perceive Chavez Jr. as another faded star way out of his prime. After all, the Mexican has not fought a proper 10-round fight since 2021 and has lost four of his last 10 matches. Not to mention the battle with addiction, rehab, a history of mental health struggles, and even a short stint in prison last year. For everyone, it seems like another cash grab all around. However, the 39-year-old sees it differently. For him, it is a legitimate showdown between two individuals ready to tear each other apart. He’s taking nothing for granted as he shared his biggest fear two months away from the fight.

Avenging Mike Tyson is the dream for Chavez Jr.

Recently, TMZ Sports got hold of Chavez Jr., and a brief conversation ensued about the Jake Paul fight. During the conversation, the Sinaloa native vowed to avenge Mike Tyson and inspire the younger generation of Mexican fighters. “I wanna take revenge for Mike Tyson. When I saw the fight, my first thinking was, I wanna fight Jake Paul. So it’s like a dream,” Chavez Jr. admitted. However, the jolly mood shifted when the interviewer asked, “Are you worried about his(Paul) power or not?” given the size advantage El Gallo has over Chavez Jr.

Having last fought at heavyweight against Tyson, Jake Paul now towers over Chavez Jr., who has never competed above the cruiserweight division. Though the fight is at cruiserweight and the 54-6 boxer will definitely bulk up, the difference will still persist. Furthermore, Chavez Jr knows conditioning is critical in these bouts, as Mike Tyson himself battled illness before facing Paul. A bacterial infection and an ulcer flare-up weakened Tyson. It not only delayed their July 2024 bout by months but also impacted the legend’s performance as he later admitted.

Thus, the 39-year-old is refusing to let health derail him. Thus, instead of fearing Paul’s power, he is prioritizing his health more. “I am worried about my condition and be 100% at the fight,” he confessed. Acknowledging The Problem Child’s growth as a fighter, the former world champion refuses to underestimate him. “Of course, now he’s a fighter and he’s big. So I wanna prepare myself to be the best this June 28th, that’s it,” asserted Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. confidently.

Unlike past opponents like Mike Perry, Tyron Woodley, and Anderson Silva, who paid the price for overlooking Jake Paul, Chavez Jr. is staying vigilant. His goal is clear: to deliver a decisive knockout in what could be his final high-profile fight.

No Script and No Gimmicks

A few days ago, Eli Seckbach of ES News met with Chavez Jr. during a break in his intense training camp. As the 39-year-old sometimes struggles with English, an associate joined to assist. As the discussion turned to Chavez Jr.’s June 28, 2026, fight against Jake Paul at Honda Center in Anaheim, Seckbach probed him for details.

Chavez Jr. encouraged the fans to buy the PPV, promising them a genuine contest. There will be no scripts, no gimmicks, no oversized gloves, only a proper boxing match. Following the announcement, Seckbach boldly asked, “But there’s nothing in the contract that says no knockouts?” alluding to persistent rumors about Jake Paul’s fights, especially his last one with Mike Tyson.

This time, the associate intervened, asking, “Oh, that Junior can’t knock him?” He firmly denied any such clause, stating, “No, it’s a real fight.“ Chavez Jr. echoed his associate, “I don’t sign things like that.” The associate nodded, adding, “I don’t think he would sell himself out like that. It’s 10 rounds of three minutes,” he explained, assuring the fans of the legitimacy of the bout.

This comes as a welcome explanation, as there has always been a sense of doubt regarding Jake Paul’s fight. However, given how serious Chavez Jr. is, maybe this time we can expect a proper fight. What do you think? Let us know your thoughts down below.