Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Make Weight Ahead of Highly Anticipated Boxing Showdown in Anaheim

The stage is officially set for one of the most talked-about boxing matches of the year, as Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. both successfully made weight for their clash on Saturday night in Anaheim, California. The fight headlines a DAZN pay-per-view event, marking a significant step for Paul as he faces his most experienced opponent to date.

Paul, who boasts an 11-1 professional record, tipped the scales at 199.4 pounds, just slightly above his opponent Chavez Jr., who weighed in at 198.4 pounds. The YouTube star-turned-boxer is coming off a high-profile win over Mike Tyson seven months ago and now returns to his more natural weight to face a veteran with 61 pro bouts under his belt. This fight presents a stark contrast in experience, but Paul’s growing skills and recent performances have made this contest a compelling attraction for fans.

The weigh-in process went smoothly for both headliners, with no drama or delays. Their fight will serve as the main event of the evening and is expected to draw major attention not only because of Paul's celebrity status but also due to the legacy that Chavez Jr. carries as the son of Mexican boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez Sr.

Elsewhere on the main card, Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez and Yuniel Dorticos also made weight without issue for their cruiserweight contest. Ramirez came in at 199.8 pounds, and Dorticos followed closely at 198.6 pounds. Also featured are bouts including Raul Curiel (146.4) vs. Victor Rodriguez (145.2), Avious Griffin (146.8) vs. Julian Rodriguez (146.6), and a lightweight contest between Floyd Schofield and Tevin Farmer.

Farmer provided the only slight hiccup during the weigh-ins. He initially came in slightly over the 135-pound limit but quickly returned to the scale to successfully make weight. As Farmer explained, he was able to trim off the necessary 0.4 pounds in minutes to make the bout official.“It was just a matter of a quick adjustment, and I was back on track,” Farmer said after making the target.

The undercard also features several notable bouts, with former UFC bantamweight champion Holly Holm returning to the boxing ring for the first time in over a decade. Holm, who has been focusing on her MMA career in recent years, weighed in at 136.6 pounds for her fight against Yolanda Vega, who came in slightly heavier at 136.8 pounds. Holm’s return to boxing is one of the event’s most intriguing storylines, given her legacy in both combat sports.

Other preliminary bouts include:

• Joel Iriarte (146.8) vs. Kevin Johnson (146.4)

• Alexander Gueche (124.0) vs. Vincent Avina (120.0)

• Joshua Edwards (226.0) vs. Dominicc Hardy (251.4)

• Victor Morales (130.0) vs. Rene Alvarado (129.6)

• John Ramirez (119.8) vs. Josue Morales (121.6)

With all fighters now officially on weight, the highly anticipated DAZN event is fully greenlit. Paul will attempt to further legitimize his place in professional boxing, while Chavez Jr. seeks to reclaim some momentum in his storied career. The outcome could shift the trajectory of both men in dramatic fashion.