“He paid him to lose!” Floyd Mayweather reacts to Jake Paul’s fight against Julio César Chávez Jr.

In an unexpected turn that has shaken the world of boxing, Floyd Mayweather, the undefeated legend of the Wéter weight category, has broken its silence just a few minutes ago with an explosive accusation about the fight between Jake Paul and Julio César Chávez Jr. on June 28 at the Honda Center. During a live broadcast on his Instagram account, Mayweather exclaimed, “he paid him to lose!” – A statement that has unleashed a controversy whirlwind and left the speechless fans while speculating about the implications of this revelation.

Mayweather, with a perfect 50-0 record and a career marked by Victorias about Manny Pacquiao and Canelo Alvarez, suggested that Paul, who won by unanimous decision (99-91, 97-93, 98-92) against Chávez Jr., manipulated the result through a bribe. The fight, seen by 1.3 million PPV buyers, saw Paul (10-1) dominate the Mexican veteran (54-7-1), but Mayweather claimed to have information from a close contact that indicated a payment of $ 100,000 to Chávez Jr. so that it would not give 100%. “This is not boxing, it is a circus,” Mayweather added, showing a screenshot of an alleged message that supports his claim.

The logic behind Mayweather’s accusation lies in the perceived discrepancy in the performance of Chávez Jr. at 39 years, the son of the Mexican icon showed unusual fatigue in the final rounds, a contrast with his resistance history, as in his victory for the medium title in 2005. The Mayweather video, although of questionable quality, coincides with reports of fans in X They noticed a suspicious interaction between Paul’s team and Chávez Jr. before combat, according to ESPN. Paul has not responded, but his team ruled out the statements as “ridiculous.”

Fans are divided. In X, some support Mayweather with “This explains the rare fight!” while others defend Paul with “Mayweather is jealous!” The California Athletic Commission has announced a preliminary investigation, with President Andy Foster promising to review Mayweather’s evidence. This happens when Paul prepares for his next fight, increasing the pressure on his career.

This scandal could redefine Paul’s credibility in boxing. If bribery is confirmed, Chávez Jr. could claim a rematch, and Paul would face severe sanctions. As the boxing world contains breath, the truth behind Mayweather’s words promises a lasting impact.