It would be quite the step up for Paul
Jake Paul has reportedly sounded out Julio Cesar Chavez Jr as his next potential opponent, according to reports at the Mirror.
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The former YouTuber-turned boxer took his unbeaten professional record to 5-0 recently after he knocked out Tyron Woodley in Tampa Bay, Florida last weekend.
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Woodley filled in at late notice after Paul’s original opponent, Tommy Fury, was forced to pull out with just two weeks’ notice after he suffered an injury in the build-up to the fight.
Despite his impressive winning start to life in the ring, there are still question marks surrounding Paul’s resumé – with the American yet to face a fully-fledged boxer.
But according to his management team BAVAFA Sports, Paul has now called for his next opponent to be Chavez Jr, who has fought 60 times in his professional career.
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Previously Paul has been known for calling out the big names in the sport, with Canelo Alvarez a name as well as targeting high-profile UFC fighters such as Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz in re …