YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul is days away from his bout against former middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. And ahead of the fight, Oscar De La Hoya, Chavez Jr.’s promoter, has issued a warning that could put an end to Paul’s winning streak. 

The event on June 28th is co-promoted by Most Valuable Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions, with fighters from both stables duking it out in the ring. Oscar previously revealed his prediction for the Paul-Chavez Jr. fight, stating, “After a back-and-forth battle, Jake Paul edges it with a split decision in the 12th.” However, it appears he doesn’t want to count Chavez Jr. out. 

In a clip shared by DAZN on Instagram, De La Hoya said, “Julio Cesar Chavez went 12 rounds with Canelo. He is an ex-world champion, a world champion in boxing. So this is a real legit fight.” However, Paul did fight Tommy Fury in February 2023, and more importantly, lost the bout, which is often referred to as Paul’s only legitimate boxing match. 

Regardless, Oscar continued, “I’m obviously questioning what Chavez Jr. will we see. Will he be in great shape? Will he not be in shape? Will he make weight? A lot of questions behind it, but ultimately, you have to tell yourself, Jake Paul, congratulations. This is a real, first, legitimate world champion fight.”

Despite Oscar’s claim that this will be Jake Paul’s first legitimate fight, it’s important to note the significant 11-year age gap between the two. Moreover, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. hasn’t fought in over a year, and his overall presence in the ring has been inconsistent. Long periods of inactivity and a history of shaky performances have severely diminished his chances of actually beating Jake Paul.

Nonetheless, Oscar isn’t the only one who has issued a prediction for the fight. 

Tony Bellew predicts Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

Former world champion Tony Bellew was vocal about his thoughts on the fight between Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Despite Chavez Jr.’s extensive experience as a boxer, Bellew believes the YouTuber-turned-boxer will come out on top. “I can’t believe I’m writing this but I am! He’s going to beat Chavez up,” Bellew posted on X.

He acknowledged Chavez Jr.’s past achievements, saying, “Chavez in his pomp was a very good fighter with some very good wins on his resume tbh,” but added, “He no longer loves or lives the game.” Bellew expects Paul to win on points but admitted a stoppage “would be impressive.” He also issued a warning to Chavez Jr., stating, “It’s all on Chavez! He’s embarrassing real fighters if he loses. He carries an absolute icon’s name!” 

That said, it appears that Oscar De La Hoya thinks Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has a chance of beating Jake Paul, but others aren’t as generous with their predictions for Chavez Jr. Who do you think will win next weekend?