Jake Paul’s profession in skilled boxing is as soon as once more on the middle of debate after he was ranked 14th within the WBA cruiserweight rankings, a call that angered lively boxers and consultants within the sport
The group is now contemplating reversing that place, which may very well be one other impediment within the controversial trajectory of the YouTuber-turned-boxer.
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After defeating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. by unanimous choice, Jake Paul was included within the official WBA rankings as the quantity 14 cruiserweight. The choice, though stunning to many, was defined by the group itself as a recognition of his efficiency in his most up-to-date combat, held in Anaheim, California.
Jake Paul thanks Gilberto Mendoza for putting him 14th within the rankings
Paul, who now boasts a file of 10-1 with seven knockouts, publicly thanked the WBA president Gilberto Mendoza and didn’t hesitate to ask for brand new challenges:
Greetings to the WBA and Gilberto for being disruptive and never being afraid to acknowledge me. Seeing all these lists with the present champion, Badou Jack. Carry him to me!
Jake Paul’s rating place criticized
It wasn’t lengthy earlier than different boxers spoke out. One of the crucial affected was American fighter Craig Parker, who misplaced his place within the rankings by dropping from 14th to fifteenth to make manner for Paul.
It was a slap within the face… all the trouble and sacrifice we make to be ranked, and he simply walks in
Critics additionally level out that Chavez Jr. was not at present ranked as a cruiserweight and his final related victory was in 2012 at middleweight. For a lot of, Paul has but to beat a really lively and ranked opponent within the division.
What is going to the WBA do with Jake Paul’s rating?
Underneath stress, the WBA introduced that it’ll assessment its choice throughout its European conference to be held July 15-18 in Madrid. In line with The Ring journal, the potential of reversing the rating is on the desk.
In response to the controversy, MVP Promotions, Paul’s promoter, posted on social media: “We won’t say we’re stunned. However no matter occurs, they will not cease him. He falls 10 occasions and will get up each time. Get able to hate what you may’t management”.
Who might be Jake Paul’s subsequent opponent?
Regardless of the criticism, Jake Paul continues to purpose excessive. After defeating Chavez Jr., he has talked about the next as his subsequent targets:
- Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (present WBA and WBO champion)
- Badou Jack (WBC champion)
- Even Anthony Joshua and Gervonta Davis, though each compete in numerous classes
