Jake Paul appears to be undeterred by reports that he could lose his WBA top 15 rating after his placement was put under review.
YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul dominated former middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr last weekend, and was subsequently placed within the cruiserweight top 15 by the WBA. Nonetheless, the position was controversial, and now The Ring Magazine are reporting that his rating is being reviewed.
Paul was ranked after three wins over legitimate boxers which got here either side of a fight with Mike Tyson in November of last yr. Prior to that he had defeated 10-1 Andre August and 17-2 Ryan Bourland, and Chavez Jr held a 54-6-1 record before Paul comfortably defeated him over 10 rounds.
Jake Paul unfazed by WBA placing his top 15 position under review
The Ring Magazine reported last night that as a result of “heavy criticism and outrage from other ranked contenders, the WBA will review Jake Paul’s cruiserweight rating at their upcoming European convention in Madrid”.
Paul appears to be unbothered by the reports, nonetheless, writing on X after the news: “Life is nice.”
His Most Worthwhile Promotions then wrote on Instagram: “Can’t say we’re surprised. But regardless of what, he won’t be stopped. Fall down 10 times, get back up each time. Expect them to hate what they will’t control.”
It’s price noting that The Ring, who broke the story, are owned by Turki Alalshikh, who has an ongoing feud with Paul. The Saudi boxing supremo isn’t a fan of the social media star’s brand of promotion, and Paul is a rare fighter who has yet to work with him
Throughout fight week they shared outlandish snipes at Paul. This included a post about ticket prices going as little as $10 for the Chavez Jr fight, which had a record-breaking gate, and one other regarding the previous champion’s history of being out and in of rehab.
Jake Paul has imminent world title ambitions
Jake Paul is now pursuing a shot at a world championship, with Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez and Badou Jack each in his sights. He faced off with Ramirez after his win over Chavez, and is officially eligible to fight for his belt as a ranked cruiserweight.
He can also be trying to earn a rating with the WBC, whose belt is held by 41-year-old Jack. He tweeted yesterday: “Shoutout to the WBA and Gilberto for being disruptors and never being afraid to acknowledge me. Seeing all these lists with current champion Badou Jack. Give me him next.”
Jack could be far and away the hardest test of Paul’s profession, but additionally ticks all of the boxes for his critics as an aging fighter known best for his fighting at a lower weight. He turns 42 this October, and despite winning gold at light-heavyweight and cruiserweight is understood best for fighting at super-middleweight.