Prop Bets: Julio César Chávez Jr. VS Jake Paul 2025-06-28
Prediction: Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
Date: June 29, 2025 | Location: Honda Center, Anaheim
The Stats:
- Jake Paul (11-1, 7 KOs): The YouTube sensation turned boxer, who’s lost only to Tommy Fury (and even then, he’s bounced back with five straight wins).
- Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (54-6-1, 34 KOs): A former world champion with a resume that includes a loss to Anderson Silva… twice.
The Odds (per bookmakers):
- Jake Paul: -575 to -580 (Depending on the bookie, he’s almost a 2-to-1 favorite. Because nothing says “confidence” like giving up 400-to-1 on your underdog status.)
- Chavez Jr.: +400 to +520 (He’s got the experience, but the odds say you’d need a small loan to bet on his victory.)
Prop Bets to Consider:
- Over 0.5 Knockdowns (-155): Brandon Wise of CBS Sports is backing this, likely because he’s seen Paul’s power and Chavez’s… well, let’s just say Chavez’s chin isn’t a money pit.
- Fight Goes the Distance (-150): Josh Nagel thinks both fighters will survive past round one. Bold call, considering Paul’s KO rate and Chavez’s… unique durability.
The Verdict:
This fight is like a Netflix drama: you know the underdog is supposed to “rise,” but the script says Jake Paul wins via decision. Paul’s 7 KOs vs. Chavez’s 34 might seem lopsided, but remember: Chavez’s KOs came against fighters with names like Anderson Silva (who Paul himself knocked out). The Over 0.5 knockdowns prop is a Hail Mary for action, but if you’re betting on the fight going the distance, you’re probably just hoping neither man accidentally invents a new martial art.
Final Thought:
Chavez could pull off an upset… but only if Paul’s YouTube algorithm crashes mid-ring. Until then, lay the -575. And if you’re feeling lucky, take the free bets from Paddy’s or Bet365—because nothing says “responsible gambling” like a £10 freebie.
Prediction: Jake Paul wins via decision. The only thing knocked out is Julio’s chances of relevance. 🥊
Created: June 28, 2025, 6:33 a.m. GMT