Breaking: Canelo First words about Jake Paul hitting Julio César Chávez Jr .. “He disappointed us!”
In an impressive outbreak that has sent shock waves through the world of boxing, Canelo Álvarez, the undisputed super medium -weight champion, broke his silence a few moments ago with the first scathing words about Jake Paul’s victory over Julio César Chávez Jr. on June 28, 2025, in the Honda Center. Speaking live in a Mexican sports network, Canelo declared: “He disappointed us!”, A raw emotional reaction that has turned on a fierce debate and left fans staggering as the sport dealt with the consequences of the controversial victory of Unanimous decision of Paul.

Canelo, with a record of 61-2-2 and a proud Mexican heritage, expressed a deep disappointment in Chávez Jr., his compatriot, who fell to Paul (12-1) with scores of 99-91, 97-93 and 98-92 in 10 rounds. The fight, which attracted 1.3 million PPV buys, saw Paul dominate the Chávez Jr., 39, (54-7-1), whose performance was tarnished by visible fatigue and the lack of the expected tenacity of a former medium weight champion. Canelo’s words suggest a betrayal of national pride, insinuating that Chávez Jr. did not give everything against the YouTuber turned into boxer. “This was not the July we know, he did not respect our legacy,” Canelo added, his voice full of frustration.

The logic behind Canelo’s reaction is related to the cultural weight of the fight. Chávez Jr., son of the legendary Julio César Chávez Mr., brought Mexico’s hope to the ring, a nation with a boxing tradition. Paul’s rise, based on the victories about the aged MMA stars and now a Chavez Jr. Compubox statistics show that Chávez Jr. got only 28% of his blows, a marked contrast with his best moment, feeding the speculation of a mediocre effort that disappointed the Mexican boxing community.

Paul’s camp has not yet responded, but the bravery after the fight of his team, which celebrates the $ 40 million bag, has only deepened the crack. Fans in X are divided, with a feeling of Canelo in Eco, “Chávez Jr. sold out!” While others defend Paul, “He won fair, above that!” The WBC, which sanctioned the fight, has requested a review of the performance of Chávez Jr., caused by Canelo’s comments and fans’ protest, although no formal investigation is confirmed.
This could mark a turning point for Mexican boxing. Canelo, preparing for his confrontation of September 13, 2025 with Terence Crawford, can use this as a motivation to maintain the honor of the nation, while Chávez Jr.’s career faces renewed scrutiny. As the world of boxing digests Canelo’s first words, the sting of “He disappointed us” resonates, promising a heated consequence.