Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Uriah Hall: Live round-by-round updates
It's a battle between combat sports veterans from their disciplines as Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Uriah Hall are set to lock horns in the main card of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry clash, which goes on July 20, 2024, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
Chavez Jr. carries the weight of his father's legacy and wields a 53-6-1 record that highlights his vast experience in the ring. The 38-year-old former world champion embodies the fearless Mexican style, boasting a 64% KO ratio.
Meanwhile, Hall built a recognition as a knockout artist in the UFC. Following his exit from the organization, Hall competed in a professional boxing contest scoring a unanimous decision win over Le'Veon Bell in October 2022.
The outcome of the contest hinges on whether Hall can unleash his aggressive fighting style and whether Chavez Jr. can shake off the ring rust since he's been away from action since December 2021. The event will stream live on DAZN at 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT.
Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for live coverage and play-by-play updates from the Chavez Jr. vs. Hall clash:
Round 1
Both fighters start off with quick jabs. Chavez Jr. leveraging sniper-like jabs and quick hooks behind him. He invests in jabs to the body probably to set up a left hook to the top later. Hall peppers with the jab but not enough to cause any damage. The left hook has been Chavez Jr.'s best weapon so far.
Round 2
Hall leads with the southpaw stance to resume proceedings in the second round. A good one-two and a jab to the body lands for Chavez Jr. Hall takes over the center of the ring and transitions to an orthodox stance. A straight right from Chavez Jr. to the body and a counter right hand just misses for Hall.
Round 3
The lack of inexperience on Hall's part seems to be the clear differentiator. The former UFC fighter amplifies the pressure in the third round catching his opponent backtracking. Chavez Jr. is content investing in the bodywork as Hall slowly seems to be building momentum. Hall shadows his opponent's movement and lands a decent overhand right. A better round for the ex-UFC veteran as things are starting to heat up in the main card opener.
Round 4
Hall pressures Chavez Jr. against the ropes and lands a short uppercut. The analyst team asserts that the fight is still up for grabs for Hall. Chavez Jr. finds it difficult to let his hands go. A good exchange in the closing seconds of the round sets the tone for the final two frames of the clash.
Round 5
Chavez Jr. leverages his experience to avoid detonating strikes from Hall. 'The Son of the Legend' seems to be fading radically as Hall dictates the terms of the fight. Dirty boxing in the pocket as Hall tries to mount the seminal blow. A wild exchange punctuates the final moment of the round. It's anybody's fight from here.
Round 6
Short jabs from Hall open the sequence for the final round. He needs to step on the gas to put Chavez Jr. away. A better round for Chavez Jr. recognizing a potential deficit. A good hook lands from Hall as he unloads a barrage of punches against the ropes. Both fighters swing it out to conclude a competitive fight.
Official Result
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. defeats Uriah Hall via unanimous decision scores of 59-55, 59-55, 58-56.