Star-Studded Undercard Announced for Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Event on June 28

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Golden Boy Promotions have revealed the full preliminary card for the highly anticipated Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. showdown, taking place Saturday, June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The pay-per-view event will stream live globally on DAZN, with Golden Boy serving as the official licensed promoter. The show is presented by CELSIUS Live Fit Essential Energy, with additional sponsorship from Event Ticket Center and Fansly.

The undercard boasts an elite mix of rising prospects, title contenders, and veteran talent—setting the stage for what promises to be a blockbuster night of boxing.

Preliminary Card Highlights

John “Scrappy” Ramirez (14-1, 9 KOs)

East Los Angeles native and WBA #1 super flyweight contender John Ramirez returns in a 10-round bout at 115 lbs. Known for his relentless pace and fan-friendly style, Ramirez trains under Julian Chua at Brickhouse Boxing Club alongside unified cruiserweight champ Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez. He’s coming off a dominant win over Ephraim Bui in December 2024. His opponent will be announced soon.

Victor Morales Jr. (20-0-1, 10 KOs) vs. Renee Alvarado (34-16, 22 KOs)

Unbeaten featherweight contender Victor “El Tornado” Morales Jr. faces his toughest test to date in former WBA world champion Renee Alvarado. Morales, from Vancouver, Washington, impressed in his last outing with a TKO win over Jose Ivan Guardado Ortiz. Nicaragua’s Alvarado enters seeking redemption after a decision loss to Geo Lopez in April 2025.

Alexander “Alley Cat” Gueche (7-0, 5 KOs) vs. Vincent “The Beast” Avina (8-1-1, 7 KOs)

A clash of elite American amateurs turned pros, this 8-round bantamweight bout at 118 lbs features two-time U.S. national champ Gueche against four-time champ Avina. Gueche, from Long Beach, recently stopped veteran Lito Dante, while Avina brings a fearsome 87.5% KO rate into the ring.

Joel Iriarte (7-0, 7 KOs) vs. Yusuph “Mr. Mwanza” Metu (11-2, 8 KOs)

Decorated amateur and Bakersfield’s Joel Iriarte puts his perfect record on the line against Tanzania’s Metu in an 8-round welterweight showdown. Iriarte, who owns 17 national amateur titles, has stopped every opponent inside two rounds—except for his latest, which earned him the WBA Continental Gold title.

Holly Holm (33-2-3, 9 KOs) vs. Yolanda “Pitayita” Vega (10-0, 1 KO)

Combat sports icon Holly Holm makes her long-awaited boxing return against Mexico’s undefeated Yolanda Vega in a 10-round lightweight bout. Holm and Vega both signed with MVP in May, setting the stage for a high-profile clash between a legend and a fast-rising star.

Naomy Valle (14-0, 9 KOs) vs. Ashley Felix (7-3, 1 KO)

WBC Youth light flyweight champion Naomy Valle defends her undefeated record against fellow 20-year-old Mexican contender Ashley Felix. This bout will be contested over six, three-minute rounds—breaking from tradition to spotlight equality in women’s boxing.

Main Card Lineup (DAZN Pay-Per-View)

Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul (11-1, 7 KOs) vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (54-6-1, 34 KOs) – 10 rounds, 200 lbs

Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (47-1, 30 KOs) vs. Yuniel Dorticós (27-2, 25 KOs) – Unified Cruiserweight Championship, 12 rounds

Floyd “Kid Austin” Schofield (18-0, 12 KOs) vs. Tevin Farmer (33-8-1, 8 KOs) – 10-round lightweight bout

Avious “Tha Underdog” Griffin (17-0, 16 KOs) vs. Julian “Hammer Hands” Rodriguez (23-1, 14 KOs) – 10 rounds, welterweight

Raul “Cugar” Curiel (15-0-1, 13 KOs) vs. Victor Ezequiel “Latigo” Rodriguez (16-0-1, 9 KOs) – 10 rounds, welterweight

Quotes from the Promoters

“MVP is proud to deliver one of the most stacked preliminary cards in recent memory,” said Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of MVP. “From rising stars like Gueche and Iriarte to top contenders like Scrappy Ramirez and Victor Morales Jr., the event will be must-watch from start to finish.”

“We’re proud to partner with MVP to deliver an undercard that matches the high caliber of the main event,” said Oscar De La Hoya, Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy. “This is the next generation of boxing superstars.”

Tickets are available now via Ticketmaster.