Overview
- The main event is a 10-round cruiserweight bout between Jake Paul (11-1, seven KOs) and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (54-6-1, 34 KOs), marking Paul’s first fight since outpointing Mike Tyson.
- Canelo Alvarez has expressed confidence that Chavez Jr. will secure victory and called the matchup a key chance for redemption.
- Dana White said he was unaware of the boxing event and showed little concern about its clash with UFC 317.
- The undercard features Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez defending his WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles against Yuniel Dorticos and Holly Holm returning to boxing against Yolanda Vega.
- Both fighters have voiced strong confidence in their preparations, with Paul predicting a knockout and Chavez Jr. saying he feels rejuvenated and ready.