JULIOCESAR CHAVEZ JR said he was offered PS2.2million to fight Jake Paul, but will refuse a purse and RETIRE in case he loses.
Paul recently defeated ex-UFC welterweight Tyron Whiteley in round 6 of their rematch. He is now looking for his next opponent.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., former world champion, is currently in negotiations to fight Jake Paul
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The YouTube star is now ready to face his first opponent who has previous professional boxing experience.
Chavez Jr, a former WBC middleweight champion has been in discussions with Lupe Valencia to make it happen.
The Mexican boxing legend Julio Cesar Sr wants his son to split the pay.
Fight News, Chavez Jr., 35, reported that Jake Paul and his associates contacted him regarding a fight.
"I said yes, but Lupe Valencia, who was with Paul a few years ago, said they offered me $1 million to $3 million (PS744,000-PS2.2m) plus pay per view.
"When it's an action that sells millions of copies and breaks records because he's popular and I have name, it's a fight I want to win. So I made it clear that I would only take the fight if it was a 50/50 split.
Free Bets: Get more than PS2,000 in NEW CUSTOMER DEALS"It is important to remember that I must gain 190 pounds. Jake Paul is a large man and weight matters. It's a risk.
"Their people might want me to lose and take advantage of them, but he doesn’t know how box. He is a fool. I am confident that I can beat him."
Paul, 24 years old, was to face Tommy Fury (22) until Tommy, a former British reality TV star, pulled out with a broken bone and chest infection.
Woodley, 39, was signed as a late substitute, but was eliminated in the rematch after just three months.
On Paul's KO List, he now joins YouTuber "AnEsonGib", ex-NBA player Nate Robinson (37), and former UFC welterweight Askren (37).
Chavez Jr. was shocked when Anderson Silva, 46, beat him in June.
He did, however, return to Mexico with a points victory against David Zegarra (37), to end the year.
Adamant that he will avoid another embarrassing loss in his 61-fight record. Chavez Jr is willing forfeit his purse if Chavez Jr is shocked by 5-0 Paul.
TV Boxeo asked him: "I can only speak about me, not about other persons, I'm not here to criticise anybody."
"I speak by analysing boxing. Jake Paul is my best friend. If he beats him, I'll be retired and he doesn't get paid.
"I don’t want money if he doesn’t beat me." I won't win in retirement, so I don't care about his money.
beat Julio Cesar Chavez.
