Jake Paul, a former social media star-turned-professional-boxer beat Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. by a unanimous decision in a cruiserweight bout held in California. The 39-year-old Chavez, once a middleweight world champion and the son of Mexican boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., looked slow and uninterested throughout most of the fight. He threw very few punches, especially in the early rounds and stayed behind a defensive approach while Paul dominated the action with sharp punches and strong hooks to both the head and body.&nbsp;Paul, 28, earned a unanimous decision with scores of 99-91, 98-92 and 97-93. Despite winning clearly, the crowd at the sold-out Honda Center in Anaheim booed him. Paul responded by telling the audience to shut up and claimed he barely got hit during the fight.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-emma-raducanu-address-dating-rumours-with-carlos-alcaraz-ahead-of-wimbledon-pairing-1751179415633">Emma Raducanu address dating rumours with Carlos Alcaraz ahead of Wimbledon pairing</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, this latest win adds to the debate about Paul’s place in boxing. While he now holds 12 professional wins, critics argue that many of his opponents, like much older Mike Tyson or Chavez Jr., didn’t reflect the level of competition expected at the top of the sport.&nbsp;&nbsp;Chavez has struggled with consistency and motivation in recent years and previously lost to former UFC fighter Anderson Silva.&nbsp;<h3>Paul calls for THESE names</h3>&nbsp;Many believe that Paul has improved his boxing skills by improving his speed, accuracy and stamina. He also says that he wants to fight stronger opponents, naming boxers like Gilberto Ramirez and Badou Jack, who both hold major titles in boxing.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and lightweight star Gervonta Davis, the two Jake called out earlier, seem unrealistic due to the large differences in weight classes.&nbsp;Besides, several boxing officials have hinted that Paul could be ranked soon by major organizations like the WBA or WBC as he has attracted new fans to the sport and also supported women’s boxing.

Some boxing officials have hinted that Paul could be ranked soon by major organizations like the WBA or WBC as he has attracted many new fans to the sport and also supported women’s boxing.

Jake Paul, a former social media star-turned-professional-boxer beat Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. by a unanimous decision in a cruiserweight bout held in California. The 39-year-old Chavez, once a middleweight world champion and the son of Mexican boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., looked slow and uninterested throughout most of the fight. He threw very few punches, especially in the early rounds and stayed behind a defensive approach while Paul dominated the action with sharp punches and strong hooks to both the head and body. Paul, 28, earned a unanimous decision with scores of 99-91, 98-92 and 97-93. Despite winning clearly, the crowd at the sold-out Honda Center in Anaheim booed him. Paul responded by telling the audience to shut up and claimed he barely got hit during the fight. Also read | Emma Raducanu address dating rumours with Carlos Alcaraz ahead of Wimbledon pairing Meanwhile, this latest win adds to the debate about Paul’s place in boxing. While he now holds 12 professional wins, critics argue that many of his opponents, like much older Mike Tyson or Chavez Jr., didn’t reflect the level of competition expected at the top of the sport. Chavez has struggled with consistency and motivation in recent years and previously lost to former UFC fighter Anderson Silva. Paul calls for THESE names Many believe that Paul has improved his boxing skills by improving his speed, accuracy and stamina. He also says that he wants to fight stronger opponents, naming boxers like Gilberto Ramirez and Badou Jack, who both hold major titles in boxing. However, heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and lightweight star Gervonta Davis, the two Jake called out earlier, seem unrealistic due to the large differences in weight classes. Besides, several boxing officials have hinted that Paul could be ranked soon by major organizations like the WBA or WBC as he has attracted new fans to the sport and also supported women’s boxing.

Some boxing officials have hinted that Paul could be ranked soon by major organizations like the WBA or WBC as he has attracted many new fans to the sport and also supported women’s boxing.

Jake Paul dominates Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, calls out THESE big names

Heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua indulged in a verbal spat with Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev on Friday at their weigh-in for Saturday's title clash. Also read: NBA star LeBron James named as TIME magazine's Athlete of the Year Anthony Joshua is putting his WBA, IBF and WBO belts on the line at Wembley Arena on Saturday.

Heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua indulged in a verbal spat with Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev on Friday at their weigh-in for Saturday's title clash. Also read: NBA star LeBron James named as TIME magazine's Athlete of the Year Anthony Joshua is putting his WBA, IBF and WBO belts on the line at Wembley Arena on Saturday. He hit the scales at 17 stone and 2.8 pounds, that was heavier than a year ago when the Briton reclaimed his titles from Andy Ruiz in Saudi Arabia, at 16 stone 13, but lighter than the first Ruiz fight where he weighed in at 17 stone nine and suffered a shock defeat. The Bulgarian, who weighed a pound lighter than the Briton, said that he was in fighting mood. Also read: 'You’re our Paul Pogba': Piers Morgan gets involved in war of words with Ozil "I'm amazing. Amazing boxing, amazing style. I'll show the whole world tomorrow that I am much better than him," the Bulgarian told Sky Sports. "I don't hate him. I tell him three, four, five times that I respect him... I respect that he takes this fight. "I feel amazing. I am now in paradise. I want to give the people a show because the people need a show because now is pandemic time and only movies not reality. Now we need reality and I show the people. Tomorrow evening, new world champion." Joshua reacted to Pulev's verbal jibe. "That's just him doing what fighters do," he said. "That doesn't really intimidate me. "I would have just clapped him in his jaw there and then," added the champion. "But I've got to do it tomorrow. "I know what he's like, I studied him. He thinks he's a warrior. But I said don't let the guys that you fought gas you up. You're in against a real one now. "When people come in the ring with me they're confident and then after a few rounds their soul gets destroyed once I see that I can take them out." (Input from Reuters)

Verbal jabs from Pulev but Anthony Joshua says he's heard it all before

Britain&#39;s Anthony Joshua defeated veteran Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko in a world heavyweight title fight epic in front of 90,000 people at Wembley on Saturday, taking victory on an 11th round stoppage.

Joshua added the WBA title to his IBF belt but only after being knocked to the canvas by the 41-year-old Klitschko in the sixth round.

The Ukrainian was also sent crashing to the floor in the fifth round and twice more in the pivotal 11th as the 27-year-old British fighter took his record to 19 wins in 19 fights.

&quot;What can I say? 19-0, three and a half years in the game. As I said, I&#39;m not perfect but I&#39;m trying and if you don&#39;t take part you&#39;re going to fail,&quot; said Joshua who was put on the canvas for the first time in his career.

&quot;As boxing states, you leave your ego at the door and you respect your opponent. So a massive shout out to Wladimir Klitschko.&quot;&nbsp;

A third defence of his IBF world heavyweight title also earned Joshua the vacant WBA belt as he became the first British heavyweight since Lennox Lewis in 2002 to hold two versions of the world title.

It was Klitschko&rsquo;s first stoppage defeat since Lamon Brewster beat him in 2004 and leaves his record at 64 wins and five defeats.

&quot;The best man won tonight and it&#39;s a massive event for boxing,&quot; Klitschko told Sky Sports.

&quot;Two gentleman fought each other. Anthony was better today. It&#39;s really sad I didn&#39;t make it tonight.&quot;&nbsp;

Klitschko was trying to reclaim two of the three belts he lost to Joshua&rsquo;s fellow Briton Tyson Fury by an upset on points in November 2015.

The Ukrainian had not fought since then after Fury twice pulled out of rematches and entered the ring as the underdog.&nbsp;

It was Joshua, after 18 straight knockouts as a professional, who was the 1/2 betting favourite and he smiled as he walked to the ring in front of Britain&rsquo;s largest boxing attendance since 1939.&nbsp;

Klitschko could not establish his jab in the first round and it was Joshua who landed more punches, with the best being a left hook in the opening minute.

The 27-year-old began the second confidently and repeatedly found Klitschko with his jab.

The Briton missed with a big overhand right at the start of the third round but then connected with a big sledgehammer of a left hand.

After a telling off in the corner, Klitschko began the fourth full of intent and landed a couple of right hands.

But it was Joshua who started quicker in a thunderous fifth round.&nbsp;

The Briton wobbled Klitschko with a left before landing a series of clubbing blows, including a cracking right uppercut, which sent the Ukrainian to the canvas.

Klitschko got up but was on unsteady legs and began swinging wildly.&nbsp;

But the fight turned again later in the fifth when Joshua suddenly became static on the ropes after punching himself out.&nbsp;

Klitschko seized his moment and began to land flush as he took control of the unpredictable encounter.&nbsp;

In the sixth, Joshua&rsquo;s early confidence had evaporated and he dropped to the canvas after being stunned by a right hand to the temple.&nbsp;

He was up at eight and immediately had to duck a big left from Klitschko before surviving the round.

Both fancied they could stop each other and in the latter rounds looked for the big shot.&nbsp;

And it was Joshua who landed it in the 11th. The champion uncorked a sweet right uppercut to snap back Klitschko&rsquo;s head, followed by another right to send his opponent to the canvas.&nbsp;

Klitschko courageously got up but was nailed by another right and another right uppercut which dumped him back on the canvas.&nbsp;

Klitschko got up from the second knockdown in the round but when Joshua started to pile on the pressure referee David Fields stepped in to stop it.&nbsp; 
 
(AFP)

The 27-year-old British fighter took his record to 19 wins in 19 fights

Britain's Anthony Joshua defeated veteran Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko in a world heavyweight title fight epic in front of 90,000 people at Wembley on Saturday, taking victory on an 11th round stoppage. Joshua added the WBA title to his IBF belt but only after being knocked to the canvas by the 41-year-old Klitschko in the sixth round. The Ukrainian was also sent crashing to the floor in the fifth round and twice more in the pivotal 11th as the 27-year-old British fighter took his record to 19 wins in 19 fights. "What can I say? 19-0, three and a half years in the game. As I said, I'm not perfect but I'm trying and if you don't take part you're going to fail," said Joshua who was put on the canvas for the first time in his career. "As boxing states, you leave your ego at the door and you respect your opponent. So a massive shout out to Wladimir Klitschko." A third defence of his IBF world heavyweight title also earned Joshua the vacant WBA belt as he became the first British heavyweight since Lennox Lewis in 2002 to hold two versions of the world title. It was Klitschko’s first stoppage defeat since Lamon Brewster beat him in 2004 and leaves his record at 64 wins and five defeats. "The best man won tonight and it's a massive event for boxing," Klitschko told Sky Sports. "Two gentleman fought each other. Anthony was better today. It's really sad I didn't make it tonight." Klitschko was trying to reclaim two of the three belts he lost to Joshua’s fellow Briton Tyson Fury by an upset on points in November 2015. The Ukrainian had not fought since then after Fury twice pulled out of rematches and entered the ring as the underdog. It was Joshua, after 18 straight knockouts as a professional, who was the 1/2 betting favourite and he smiled as he walked to the ring in front of Britain’s largest boxing attendance since 1939. Klitschko could not establish his jab in the first round and it was Joshua who landed more punches, with the best being a left hook in the opening minute. The 27-year-old began the second confidently and repeatedly found Klitschko with his jab. The Briton missed with a big overhand right at the start of the third round but then connected with a big sledgehammer of a left hand. After a telling off in the corner, Klitschko began the fourth full of intent and landed a couple of right hands. But it was Joshua who started quicker in a thunderous fifth round. The Briton wobbled Klitschko with a left before landing a series of clubbing blows, including a cracking right uppercut, which sent the Ukrainian to the canvas. Klitschko got up but was on unsteady legs and began swinging wildly. But the fight turned again later in the fifth when Joshua suddenly became static on the ropes after punching himself out. Klitschko seized his moment and began to land flush as he took control of the unpredictable encounter. In the sixth, Joshua’s early confidence had evaporated and he dropped to the canvas after being stunned by a right hand to the temple. He was up at eight and immediately had to duck a big left from Klitschko before surviving the round. Both fancied they could stop each other and in the latter rounds looked for the big shot. And it was Joshua who landed it in the 11th. The champion uncorked a sweet right uppercut to snap back Klitschko’s head, followed by another right to send his opponent to the canvas. Klitschko courageously got up but was nailed by another right and another right uppercut which dumped him back on the canvas. Klitschko got up from the second knockdown in the round but when Joshua started to pile on the pressure referee David Fields stepped in to stop it. (AFP)

Joshua defeats Klitschko in world heavyweight epic

A mouthwatering world heavyweight title showdown early next year between Britain&#39;s Anthony Joshua and former champion Wladimir Klitschko took a major step closer on Wednesday after the WBA sanctioned it.

The exciting Joshua, 27, who won the IBF title in April after it was voluntarily vacated by troubled compatriot Tyson Fury, must first come through the defence of his belt against solid journeyman Eric Molina in December in Manchester.

Joshua&#39;s manager Eddie Hearn had originally hoped the Klitschko clash would take place in December, but they had to wait on the WBA decision.

In the meantime, Hearn acknowledged there was risk in taking on 34-year-old Molina, whose previous world title contest saw him push WBC holder Deontay Wilder to nine rounds in June 2015.

&quot;It&#39;s been an arduous wait to gain official approval but we were delighted to receive the news that the WBA will officially sanction the fight between Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko for the WBA super title,&quot; Hearn said on www.matchroomboxing.com.

&quot;We will now move forward with (Klitschko&#39;s manager) Bernd Boente and Team Klitschko in planning the date and venue knowing that victory against Eric Molina in Manchester on December 10 is more important than ever.&quot;

Matchroom said the fight would be staged in &quot;spring 2017&quot;.

While it has been a momentous year for 2012 Olympic champion Joshua, who boasts a 17-0 record with all victories by knock-out, it has been a frustrating one for 40-year-old Klitschko.

The Ukrainian had hoped to regain the IBF, WBO and WBA belts which he lost to Fury in a stunning upset last November.

His rematch with Fury for the WBA and WBO belts had been set for July 9, only for an injury to force the British fighter out.

Fury then pulled out of a second bout scheduled for late October because of depression and he vacated the WBA and WBO belts so he could focus on battling his mental turmoil.

(AFP)

Joshua must first come through the defence of his belt against solid journeyman Eric Molina in December in Manchester

A mouthwatering world heavyweight title showdown early next year between Britain's Anthony Joshua and former champion Wladimir Klitschko took a major step closer on Wednesday after the WBA sanctioned it. The exciting Joshua, 27, who won the IBF title in April after it was voluntarily vacated by troubled compatriot Tyson Fury, must first come through the defence of his belt against solid journeyman Eric Molina in December in Manchester. Joshua's manager Eddie Hearn had originally hoped the Klitschko clash would take place in December, but they had to wait on the WBA decision. In the meantime, Hearn acknowledged there was risk in taking on 34-year-old Molina, whose previous world title contest saw him push WBC holder Deontay Wilder to nine rounds in June 2015. "It's been an arduous wait to gain official approval but we were delighted to receive the news that the WBA will officially sanction the fight between Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko for the WBA super title," Hearn said on www.matchroomboxing.com. "We will now move forward with (Klitschko's manager) Bernd Boente and Team Klitschko in planning the date and venue knowing that victory against Eric Molina in Manchester on December 10 is more important than ever." Matchroom said the fight would be staged in "spring 2017". While it has been a momentous year for 2012 Olympic champion Joshua, who boasts a 17-0 record with all victories by knock-out, it has been a frustrating one for 40-year-old Klitschko. The Ukrainian had hoped to regain the IBF, WBO and WBA belts which he lost to Fury in a stunning upset last November. His rematch with Fury for the WBA and WBO belts had been set for July 9, only for an injury to force the British fighter out. Fury then pulled out of a second bout scheduled for late October because of depression and he vacated the WBA and WBO belts so he could focus on battling his mental turmoil. (AFP)

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