YouTuber turned boxing sensation, Jake Paul, is gearing up for the fight he has been long yearning for. He will fight his longtime nemesis, Tommy Fury, at the Diriyah Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on February 26, 2023. Paul had his doubts about the fight happening, especially after it failed to take place in 2021 and 2022. But the fight announcement has gotten both the boxing fraternity and Paul himself excited. Additionally, it looks like WBC’s latest announcement has given Paul more reasons to win the fight.
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WBC statement: "If Jake Paul wins vs Tommy Fury, the WBC will rank him in the cruiserweight division. Jake Paul has been close to the WBC for several years… The WBC will not tolerate discrimination against anyone, he deserves the opportunities that any other boxer has."
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman announced that Paul will be awarded a cruiserweight world title if he wins the fight. Talking about the same, he said, “Jake Paul has been close to the WBC for several years. Starting with the first event promoted in the UK.”
Moreover, he further added, “Jake has dedication and respect to the sport. And the WBC will not tolerate discrimination against anyone. He deserves the opportunities that any other boxer has. He demonstrated punching power and improved skills as well as a solid chin.”
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MIAMI, FL – AUGUST 16: Jake Paul attends the Miami Marlins vs San Diego Padres baseball game to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at LoanDepot Park on August 16, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images)
Sulaiman also mentioned that Fury poses a challenge to Paul. And also shed light on the fact that Paul signed up for VADA testing.
Fans react to Jake Paul potentially receiving the cruiserweight title
A lot of fans were not in agreement with the decision to award Paul the cruiserweight for winning the fight. And they even felt that there were a lot more deserving boxers. In fact, many fans took to social media to share their thoughts about the same.
A user felt that Paul deserves the title. Moreover, he mentioned that Paul has proven that he is ‘the real deal’.
The WBC has no shame sanctimoniously grandstanding about the awfulness of discrimination & their opposition to it - all while refusing to sanction Russian & Belarusian fighters bc of their nationality WBC is a joke & a bad one at that
Meanwhile, a few users shed light on the WBC not sanctioning Russian and Belarusian fighters.
He wants Jake Paul ranked so he can put him in a title fight that generates lots of money and they can take a slice. This has nothing to do with boxing and everything to do with money
Some fans felt that the WBC wants Paul because he was a crowd-puller.
Surely the discrimination is against the real fighters in the division.. dudes getting a gifted title so obvious.
However, a user felt that the WBC was discriminating against ‘real fighters’. And also mentioned that Paul getting a ‘gifted title’.
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