“It’s their biggest payday, you know, most of the time,” a proud Jake Paul claimed when a TMZ Sports reporter pointed out how, despite his lack of boxing experience, he manages to draw the best out of his opponents. Months ago, after sealing a deal to fight Mike Tyson, Paul boldly called out Canelo Alvarez: “Canelo needs me. I’m not even gonna call him out. He knows he wants a payday, and he knows where the money man’s at.” Early this year, the two came close to squaring off. But the fight fizzled out as soon as it appeared. Instead, Paul settled for another Mexican fight: Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

So the obvious question arises: will JC Jr. also make a windfall? Once a middleweight champion who famously lost to Canelo, Chavez Jr. has spent years on the sport’s sidelines. His last appearance was 11 months ago, against a former UFC fighter. Now 39 years old, with few viable paths back to title contention, Chavez Jr. is stepping into the ring with boxing’s self-proclaimed disrupter. Whether he wins or loses, fans are naturally curious: how much will he earn tonight?

Julio Cesar Chavez’s 2025 net worth and businesses

To assess his current value, we need to rewind nearly two decades. Yes, Chavez Jr. turned pro back in 2003, when Jake Paul was just six years old, likely still in elementary school. His peak came in 2011, when he captured the WBC middleweight title. However, he lost the belt in his fourth title defense, and his career took a noticeable downturn from there.

Given his time in the sport and the magnitude of some of his bouts, it’s safe to assume Chavez Jr. has built a decent financial foundation. According to ‘Celebrity Net Worth,’ his estimated net worth in 2025 stands at around $8 million. While details about endorsements and sponsorships are limited, most of his wealth appears to have come directly from boxing purses, especially his highest-profile matches.

How much has Julio Cesar Chavez earned? Boxing purse and career earnings

Since the early 2010s, Chavez Jr.’s average fight purse has hovered around $500,000. In 2011, when he defeated Sebastian Zbik to become WBC champion, he reportedly earned around $600,000. It’s a different fact; he lost $100,000 of that for missing weight.

The following year, despite losing to Sergio Martinez, Chavez Jr. earned an impressive $3 million. His most lucrative night came against Canelo Alvarez in 2017. Though it ended in defeat, Chavez Jr. reportedly earned $3 million upfront. His total haul reportedly reached $6 million after pay-per-view (PPV) shares.

In 2019, Chavez Jr. faced Daniel Jacobs and suffered another loss. But still he walked away with $3 million. Following his 2021 loss to Anderson Silva, he defeated David Zegarra and then took another long break. Three years later, his comeback bout against Uriah Hall, on the Paul-Mike Perry undercard, earned him approximately $250,000.

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.’s estimated purse vs. Jake Paul

Now, the speculation surrounding his latest payday is heating up. Will this be another career-high moment financially? According to a ‘Marca‘ report, the total purse for the Jake Paul vs. Chavez Jr. fight is expected to be around $10 million. As the bigger draw, Paul is set to earn the lion’s share. It is estimated at $5 million, which could rise to $8 to 10 million with PPV revenue.

Chavez Jr., meanwhile, is reportedly guaranteed $1.5 million. So his total income could possibly reach $2.5 million after PPV incentives.

But perhaps more important than the numbers is the branding boost. Thanks to the buzz around this matchup, Chavez Jr.’s visibility has surged. If he plans to continue fighting, tonight could mark a pivotal relaunch, both financially and reputationally.

Do you think Chavez Jr. can pull off a huge upset tonight?