World Ranking: The WBC has announced that if Jake Paul defeats Tommy Fury on February 26 he will be given a world rating.
The prizefighter-turned-YouTuber will face Fury in eight rounds in Saudi Arabia later this month after their first two encounters ended in draws.
Due to a bacterial infection and damaged rib, Fury withdrew from the contest in December 2021. He did so again in August 2022.
Paul would receive a cruiserweight world rating if he prevails, according to WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman.
“Since his brother Logan’s fight with KSI at the inaugural event organised in the UK, Jake Paul has maintained a tight relationship with the WBC. Jake won the WBC amateur title that evening in fights on the undercard,” said the WBC.
“Jake has a commitment to and respect for the game, and the WBC will not accept any form of prejudice. He is entitled to the same opportunities as other boxers. He showed a strong chin, increased abilities, and hitting power.
“Paul faces a clear challenge from Tommy Fury in their matchup as two unbeaten professional boxers.”
Last year, Paul would have been ranked if he had defeated Hasim Rahman Jr., but the fight was called off because, according to Paul, Rahman refused to make the agreed-upon weight.
The 26-year-old is 6-0 in his professional fighting career, but his victories have come against a variety of other athletes from different disciplines, and Fury will be his first opponent with boxing experience.
Paul spoke about his aspirations for the world championship title in boxing in an interview with Sky Sports News prior to his fight with Fury.
“My goal is to win the world championship. These battles are all simply stepping stones in my journey to becoming a world champion. I’m slowly getting better,” he said.
“I’ve fought world champions and performed brilliantly against them, so who knows what can occur in two to three years when I reach the height of my athletic potential? I’m beginning to truly, truly understand this sport and all of its facets.
“What may possibly occur is truly, extremely scary. I believe that in addition to winning the title, I will do so decisively and by knocking out my opponent.”
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