After securing the most significant victory of his career against Chavez Jr., with judges scoring the match 99-91, 97-93, and 98-92, Paul has improved his record to 12 wins and one loss, including seven victories by knockout. This success has earned him a ranking of No. 14 by the World Boxing Association (WBA), opening the door for a potential challenge against Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez for the WBA cruiserweight title.
Paul’s journey from social media influencer to professional boxer has been characterized by his vocal aspiration to become a world champion.
While Paul’s victory has set the stage for potential future fights, the details remain uncertain. The question of when and where Paul will fight next, and whether it will be for a title, is on everyone’s mind. His level of competition prior to achieving his ranking has certainly raised eyebrows, with Paul facing a diverse range of opponents, including former MMA fighters, a retired NBA player, and former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, who is 32 years his senior.
Who will Jake Paul fight next?
It is unclear who Jake Paul will fight next, but after his victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., he revealed that he is in talks to fight former champion Anthony Joshua.
It should be noted that Paul had previously targeted 2026 as a year for his world title shot.
Josh Peter contributed to this story.