Julio Cesar Chavez Jr is a proven draw in boxing, despite suffering one of his heaviest defeats ever in his biggest fights.
The Mexican former world champion is set to take on Jake Paul on June 28, in a big-money match taking place in California.
This is Julio Cesar Chavez Jr’s second fight in just four years, as he has one eye on retirement following his last big payday.
This could be his most-watched fight in years, although it will be tricky to beat his 2017 PPV bout that attracted over 1.2 million buys.
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Julio Cesar Chavez vs Canelo Alvarez generated over $80 million
20,000 fans crammed into the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to see the “Mexican Showdown” between Chavez Jr and Canelo Alvarez on May 6, 2017.
Even more saw the fight at home, with 1.2 million boxing fans paying to see the fight between two of the most exciting Middleweight boxers in the world.
This incredible PPV number helped generate over $80 million for the fight, which gave both men some of the biggest paydays of their careers (although nothing compared to Canelo’s recent $400 million deal).
| The biggest boxing PPV buy rates since 2002 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Event | Date | Buyrate |
| Mayweather vs Pacquiao | May 2, 2015 | 4.6 million |
| Mayweather vs McGregor | August 26, 2017 | 4.3 million |
| De la Hoya vs Mayweather | May 5, 2007 | 2.4 million |
| Mayweather vs Canelo | September 14, 2013 | 2.2 million |
| Mayweather vs Cotto | May 5, 2012 | 1.5 million |
| Fury vs Usyk | May 18, 2024 | 1.5 million |
| Pacquiao vs Marquez 3 | November 12, 2011 | 1.4 million |
| GGG vs Canelo | September 15, 2017 | 1.3 million |
| Pacquiao vs. Mosley | May 7, 2011 | 1.3 million |
| Mayweather vs Ortiz | September 17, 2011 | 1.25 million |
| De la Hoya vs Pacquiao | December 6, 2008 | 1.25 million |
| Pacquiao vs Cotto | November 14, 2009 | 1.25 million |
| Canelo vs Chavez Jr | May 6, 2017 | 1.2 million |
This made the fight one of the biggest PPV fights in years. In fact, both men proved themselves as top draws in the fight, as they attracted viewers with their names alone.
Since 2002, boxing PPVs have been dominated by three men. These were:
Fights not involving these three men all failed to draw over a million buys until Canelo vs Chavez Jr smashed the glass ceiling with their 2017 clash.
Sadly, this absolutely huge audience was treated to Chavez Jr’s most humiliating performance, as he was decimated by his fellow Mexican on a disappointing Cinco de Mayo.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr was embarrassed by Canelo Alvarez over all 12 rounds
Unfortunately for Chavez Jr, 1.2 million people saw him being beaten around the ring with no reply to Canelo in their blockbuster bout.
Canelo dominated his fellow Mexican. Despite his size advantage, he was also incredibly quick and didn’t let Chavez Jr do anything but take a beating in the bout.
The son of the legendary Julio Cesar Chavez only hit 71 punches, less than a third of the hits he took over 36 minutes.
It was a mercy when the final bell rang, with Canelo barely breaking a sweat.
The judges awarded him all 12 rounds, although Chavez Jr has to be commended for his iron chin that kept him in the fight for so long.