Jake Paul says WBC and WBA plan to rank him with victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr to set up controversial title shot
JAKE PAUL says the WBC and WBA plan to hand him a world ranking if he beats Julio Cesar Chavez Jr - setting up a controversial title shot.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer has voiced
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Jake Paul returns against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
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But to do so, he must be ranked within the governing bodies' ratings.
And
Paul said: "My goal is to become world champion and the WBA and WBC plan on ranking me depending on my performance. And once I'm ranked I can go for the title shot.
"He's a formidable opponent, former world champion, it's a great, test ten rounds to get ready for what will ultimately be a world championship fight one day."
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Per WBC rules, a contender must be ranked within their top 15 to be considered for a shot at the world title - held by Badou Jack at 200lb.
And the WBA evaluates boxers based on factors, including their record, activity, and the caliber of their opponents.
Boxers also need at least two ten-round bouts to be considered for a ranking - with Chavez Jr indeed Paul's second fight scheduled for that distance.
But Paul is yet to beat anyone ranked within the WBC or WBA - losing to the former No39-ranked cruiserweight
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Despite that, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman confirmed he will consider Paul for a ranking if he beats Chavez Jr.
Sulaiman told
"If he beats Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, I think that puts him in a different position."
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