Paul cruises to victory over former middleweight champ Chavez

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul cruised to victory over Mexico’s Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in a one-sided cruiserweight bout in California.

Paul, whose last fight was a controversial clash with 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in November, dominated from the outset to win by unanimous decision. 

The three judges at ringside scored the 10-round fight 99-91, 97-93, 98-92 in favor of the 28-year-old influencer.

Chavez barely looked capable of mustering a response during a one-sided bout, with Paul easily outscoring the veteran of 63 professional fights.

Paul received around US$300,000 (HK$2.34 million) guaranteed from the bout. However the American is expected to earn around US$8 million to US$10 million from the fight once earnings from pay-per-view and sponsorships are taken into account.

AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE