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Jake Paul lost his WBA cruiserweight ranking after being defeated by Anthony Joshua in December, suffering a broken jaw and a sixth-round knockout in Miami, leading to his removal from the top 15 rankings and being replaced by Edin Puhalo.
Jake Paul defeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. by unanimous decision in a cruiserweight boxing match, dominating most rounds with little resistance from Chavez, who showed signs of fatigue and inactivity. Paul expressed interest in fighting for a world title and is expected to be ranked by the WBA, with potential future matchups against other champions.
Jake Paul secures a first-round knockout victory over Andre August, signaling the next phase of his boxing career as he aims to establish himself as a contender for the cruiserweight title. Paul's win came with a powerful right uppercut that sent August crashing to the canvas. This fight marks a shift in direction for Paul, focusing on gaining experience rather than seeking prominence. In the co-feature, Franchon Crews-Dezurn upsets Shadasia Green to regain the WBC super middleweight title.
Jake Paul and Andre August had an intense faceoff during the ceremonial weigh-ins for their upcoming cruiserweight boxing match at MVP's Most Valuable Prospects IV. Paul, coming off a win against Nate Diaz, has defeated several ex-UFC stars, while August is on a five-fight winning streak and expected to be Paul's toughest opponent yet.
Jake Paul's next opponent in his boxing career will be pro boxer Andre August, with the fight scheduled for December 15 in Orlando, Florida. This marks a shift for Paul, who has previously faced older MMA fighters. August, with a record of 10-1, is Paul's most experienced opponent in boxing so far. The event will be streamed on DAZN and will also feature a WBC women's super middleweight title fight.
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is in talks to fight WBC cruiserweight champion Badou Jack, who weighs over 30 pounds more than him. The financial terms and date are agreed, but the weight is the point of contention. Canelo has already fought at light heavyweight, but was dominated by Dmitry Bivol.