Bob Arum Dismisses Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr as 'Not Boxing', Calls It a Spectacle
Source: news.source.badlefthook
Bob Arum, a prominent boxing promoter, expressed strong disinterest in the upcoming Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr fight, labeling it as not true boxing but rather a spectacle. Arum criticized the event, suggesting it demeans the sport and highlighted concerns about the medical vetting of participants, referencing past events like Mike Tyson's fight. He also touched on potential matchups for Paul with Top Rank fighters and dismissed the idea of a 5v5 event with Matchroom, while praising Keyshawn Davis's fighting style.
Key Points
Bob Arum considers the Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr fight as not real boxing but a spectacle.
Arum has no interest in the fight and believes it demeans the sport.
Concerns were raised about the medical vetting of fighters, particularly referencing Mike Tyson's participation in past events.
Arum suggested that Jake Paul avoids fighting real boxers like Richard Torrez.
The concept of a 5v5 event between Top Rank and Matchroom was dismissed as 'ludicrous' by Arum.
Arum praised Keyshawn Davis, comparing his fighting style to that of Sugar Ray Leonard.
