Love him or hate him, Jake Paul is one of the best fighters alive — at least that’s what one boxing organization is saying … with El Gallo earning a No. 14 rank in his weight class.
The World Boxing Association dropped its updated list late Monday night … and sure enough, Paul crept into the cruiserweight standings after handling former champ Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. over the weekend.
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It’s not all that surprising … as WBA President Gilberto Mendoza said prior to the bout Paul would hit the rankings if he secured a victory — which will now make him eligible for a shot at the belt.
The current belt holder is 34-year-old Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez … who holds a 47-1 record with 30 knockouts and is also the World Boxing Organization champion.
Zurdo was actually on the Most Valuable Promotions card in Anaheim on Saturday as well — defeating Yuniel Dorticos via unanimous decision.
Paul has taken the sport by storm since making his pro debut against AnEsonGibin 2020 … and while he has mostly taken on MMA fighters or boxers past their prime, his presence cannot be denied.
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In fact, his win over Mike Tyson in November was the most-streamed sporting event in history.
Unclear if the other organizations will follow suit and give Paul a spot in the rankings … but it’s a step in the right direction for the internet sensation.
