Jake Paul is plotting a return to the ring towards the top of this yr as he pushes one step closer to a world title fight.
The controversial YouTuber-turned-boxer is currently ranked number 14 by the WBA, meaning he’s a legitimate contender for Gilberto Ramirez’s championship. He even faced off with ‘Zurdo’ after they shared the cardboard in California last month, starting the construct towards a showdown.
Nonetheless, evidently Paul’s spot throughout the WBA rankings is likely to be in jeopardy because the governing body plans to place his placement ‘under review’ in Madrid next week. And he appears to be more enthusiastic about pursuing Badou Jack, the 41-year-old WBC cruiserweight champion as an alternative.
Jake Paul’s business partner confirms plan for ring return
Jake Paul’s fight with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr was his second alternative for a bout this yr, after initial plans for an enormous crossover bout with Canelo Alvarez fell through on the last minute. He pivoted to the previous champion, whose history in the game helped earn Paul his world rating.
Now, Paul is plotting a return towards the top of the yr, in line with his Most Helpful Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian. Appearing on the Ariel Helwani show, former UFC COO Bidarian explained that no opponent is lined up yet, but the following bout will proceed Paul’s path towards a title fight.
“Absolutely 100 per cent,” Bidarian replied when asked if Paul would fight again this yr. “November, December. I’m seeing him for dinner tonight and we’ll have that conversation [about who is the frontrunner for his opponent].
“The one possibility straight away is that Jake desires to fight for a belt as soon as possible. That’s the actual critical factor. I’ve got to seek advice from him.
“I believe it’s tough this yr because Badou Jack who he desires to fight more so than anyone has a compulsory rematch with the guy he just beat for the WBC. I don’t know if this yr is feasible [for the title fight] but we’ll see.
Jake Paul desires to pursue world championship dreams
It seems that Paul is increasingly more serious about his efforts to pursue a world championship, and goes about it somewhat the appropriate way. He’s ranked by the WBA and has discussed the opportunity of further rankings with over governing bodies, particularly the WBC.
It seems that Badou Jack is the champion he desires to pursue, having shared a card with him the night he fought Tommy Fury two years ago. For Paul’s critics, they are going to argue that Jack qualifies for his opponent roster on condition that he’s about to show 42 and is best known for his super-middleweight run.
“I would like tougher fighters, I would like to be world champion,” Paul said during his post-fight interview on the Honda Center last month. Nonetheless, he called out an eclectic group of rivals including lightweight Gervonta Davis, heavyweight Anthony Joshua and his old rival Tommy Fury.