Julio Cesar Chavez Jr is Jake Paul's next opponent

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by MetalLicker, Dec 24, 2021.

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Will you be watching this fight?

  1. Yes....I love Jake ❤️

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  2. No.....I learned my lesson (Tyson-Paul).

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  1. Shazzar23

    Shazzar23 Demetrius Bivol Full Member

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    I'm probably in the minority here, and will probably be wrong, but I have a feeling Jr. might pull it off.
     
  2. MixedMartialLaw

    MixedMartialLaw Fight sports enthusiast Full Member

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    It would honestly ruin Paul's career and cost him future millions if that happened.

    Seems too good to be true.
     
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  3. Shazzar23

    Shazzar23 Demetrius Bivol Full Member

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    For sure, but I feel like this could possibly be a cherry pick gone wrong. It all depends on Chavez' mental and physical shape imo. I could be wrong here, but I think this is the youngest (ironically) and biggest "real" boxer he's fought thus far. I'm curious to see if he actually tries or will quit like he's known to. I guess we'll know tomorrow.
     
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  4. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    I thought this as well but only because Jake Paul really does suck. Chavez is obviously more skilled than the washed MMA guys Paul usually fights. If Chavez can stick to the basics and go to the body he could out box Paul it will all depend on his mind set and what sort of shape he is in. I think we will know after the first round.
     
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  5. Shazzar23

    Shazzar23 Demetrius Bivol Full Member

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    This is basically how I see it too. I think Paul is getting better, but man, all the dudes he's been fighting have been tiny and way over the hill. His close fight with Tommy Fury showed he's pretty limited when he fights someone young and his size, and also that he doesn't have much of a gas tank.
    You're right, though. All Chavez has to do is keep it basic and out last him, and he should be able to pull it off.
     
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  6. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    Yep I mean Tommy Fury is less skilled than Chavez and he just used the basics to beat Paul pretty much with straight punches but he also had youth on his side which is the main advantage Paul has here along with natural size. If Chavez is fit and comes to win he could really get to Paul late in the fight.
     
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  7. FrankinDallas

    FrankinDallas FRANKINAUSTIN

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    Be honest; no shaming please!
     
  8. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    I am absolutely tuning in. Either mans loss will be a joyful experience.
    Altho it would be better if Jr. pulled it off.
     
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  9. The Real Lance

    The Real Lance Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    What's it showing/streaming on?
     
  10. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    I will, but mainly for Ramirez-Dorticos, who has a great chance at pulling off the upset.
     
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  11. drenlou

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    I'll be watching.
     
  12. FrankinDallas

    FrankinDallas FRANKINAUSTIN

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  13. Slyk

    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Exactly what I thought of. Never good when someone can barely throw a jab shadowboxing.
     
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  14. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    Chavez via decision for me. I think he still has enough in him to grind out a decision here, even if he looks like **** in all of the training footage.
    Paul struggles with anyone who uses lateral movement, and lateral movement is what got Chavez the win last time he fought.
     
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  15. drenlou

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    Chavez looks in pretty good shape, but his eyes are bulging out of his head. I have a feeling he fails a post fight drug test. But **** it Vamos Chavez Jr!!!
     
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