Former boxing world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is set to face Jake Paul in a significant boxing match taking place in California.
Although largely retired from professional boxing, the Mexican fighter is making a comeback on June 28th for a high-profile bout against Jake Paul.
Chavez Jr. reportedly declined an offer to fight KSI to accept this challenge against Paul. This upcoming fight will be Chavez Jr.`s 63rd professional appearance, occurring less than a year after Paul`s widely discussed match against Mike Tyson.
Here`s essential information about Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
- How old is Julio Cesar Chavez Jr?
- Julio Cesar Chavez Jr’s height, weight, and reach
- Julio Cesar Chavez Jr’s wife
- Who is Julio Cesar Chavez Jr’s dad?
- Julio Cesar Chavez Jr’s Instagram and X/Twitter account
- Julio Cesar Chavez Jr’s boxing record
- Julio Cesar Chavez Jr’s net worth
- Julio Cesar Chavez Jr’s next fight
- Julio Cesar Chavez Jr vs Anderson Silva
How old is Julio Cesar Chavez Jr?
Born on February 16, 1986, in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is currently 39 years old. His birth occurred while his famous father held the WBC Super Featherweight world championship.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr’s height, weight, and reach
Chavez Jr. measures 5 feet 11 inches (185 cm) in height with a reach of 73 inches (185 cm). For his fight against Canelo Alvarez, he weighed 164 lbs.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr’s wife
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was married to Frida Muñoz Chávez. The couple has filed for divorce and shares three children.
Who is Julio Cesar Chavez Jr’s dad?
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is the son of legendary boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., a former three-division world champion. Chavez Sr. had a decorated 25-year career and was widely regarded as the pound-for-pound best fighter from 1990 to 1993.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr’s Instagram and X/Twitter account
The Mexican fighter is active on social media. He has over 412,000 followers on X (formerly Twitter) under the handle @jcchavez115, primarily sharing reposts. On Instagram, with the handle @jcchavezjr, he has over 750,000 followers and posts promotional content and training videos.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr’s boxing record
| Fights | Wins | Wins by KO | Losses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 54 | 34 | 6 |
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr’s net worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.`s estimated net worth is around $4 million, accumulated from significant fights and his time as the WBC Middleweight champion.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr’s next fight
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.`s upcoming fight is against Jake Paul on June 28th at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
This bout marks the former Middleweight champion`s return to the ring for only the second time since 2021 to face the YouTuber-turned-boxer.
Following Paul`s record-breaking fight against Mike Tyson on Netflix, Chavez Jr. is likely anticipating a substantial payday from this upcoming event.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr vs Anderson Silva
In 2021, Chavez Jr. suffered a surprising defeat in a boxing match against UFC Hall of Famer Anderson Silva.
Despite a challenging end to his UFC career, Silva demonstrated impressive boxing skills and movement, ultimately winning the eight-round fight via split decision against the former boxing world champion.
