Photos (Credit: Esther Lin / Most Valuable Promotions)
ANAHEIM, CA – Fight week reached a fever pitch yesterday as Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. took center stage at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California for an action-packed open workout, offering fans and media a live glimpse into their preparation ahead of Saturday’s highly anticipated showdown.
The open workout, hosted by Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Golden Boy, spotlighted fighters from both the main and preliminary cards of the Paul vs. Chavez Jr. event, which airs live around the world on DAZN pay-per-view this Saturday, June 28, from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
Paul (11-1, 7 KOs), the global influencer turned serious boxing contender, was all smiles as he showcased sharp combinations and focused intensity in the ring. His opponent, Mexico’s former world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (54-6-1, 34 KOs), looked equally dialed-in, bringing decades of elite boxing experience and Mexican fighting pride to the event.
Joining the headliners were major names from across the card, including a co-main event clash between Golden Boy’s Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (47-1, 30 KOs), the unified WBO & WBA cruiserweight champion, and Yuniel Dorticós (27-2, 25 KOs), Cuba’s powerful former unified cruiserweight titleholder.
The lineup also featured stars from the boxing world and crossover icons:
- Holly “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holm (33-2-3, 9 KOs), former UFC champion and top pound-for-pound boxer
- Avious “Tha Underdog” Griffin (17-0, 16 KOs), undefeated knockout artist under MVP
- Floyd “Kid Austin” Schofield (18-0, 12 KOs), WBA International lightweight champ
- Tevin Farmer (33-8-1, 8 KOs), IBF super featherweight world champion
- Raul “Cugar” Curiel (15-0-1, 13 KOs), Mexican welterweight phenom
- John “Scrappy” Ramirez (14-1, 9 KOs), the pride of East LA
- Naomy Valle (14-0, 9 KOs), MVP’s WBC Youth light flyweight world champion
- Alexander “Alley Cat” Gueche (7-0, 5 KOs), a 2x US national amateur champion rising in the bantamweight ranks
Veteran analyst Chris Mannix and high-energy emcee Kody “Big Mo” Mommaerts brought atmosphere and insight to the event, energizing a packed crowd of fans and media in attendance.
FIGHT WEEK CONTINUES:
- Thursday, June 26: Final Paul vs. Chavez Jr. press conference at 1:00 PM PT / 4:00 PM ET – Live on MVP and DAZN YouTube channels
- Friday, June 27: Official weigh-in at 6:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM ET – Live on MVP and DAZN YouTube channels
The Paul vs. Chavez Jr. fight is presented by CELSIUS Live Fit Essential Energy, and sponsored by Event Ticket Center and Fansly. Golden Boy Promotions serves as the official licensed promoter.
Fans can pre-order the pay-per-view now on DAZN, and tickets remain available at Ticketmaster.com.
