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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. sends stern warning to Jake Paul
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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. sends stern warning to Jake Paul

Originally posted on MMA on SI  |  By Mathew Riddle  |  Last updated Apr 18, 2025 4:12 PM ET

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has sent a word of warning to Jake Paul after their fight was announced for June 28.

Despite being effectively retired at 39 years old and much smaller than his adversary, Chavez Jr. pulls from the veteran playbook, telling Paul, "You don't play boxing."

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'Not some Youtuber' ... Chavez Jr. warns Jake Paul

"Jake Paul ," Chavez Jr. wrote on Instagram. "YOU DON’T play Box I am not some youtuber or UFC fighter or beating up old retired Boxers ! I am a real Former Boxing World Champion and June 28 you will find out what it is like to be in with real Mexican style !! Viva Mexico."


This article first appeared on MMA on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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