At a Glance
- Jake Paul loses WBA cruiserweight ranking after 6th-round KO by Anthony Joshua.
- Paul suffers broken jaw, needs surgery.
- Ranking was No. 15 entering the fight; previously No. 14 after beating Julio César Chávez Jr..
Why it matters: The loss sidelines Paul and leaves his next fight uncertain.
By Sarah L. Montgomery | News Of Philadelphia
Ranking Fallout
Jake Paul had entered the WBA cruiserweight rankings at No. 15 after defeating Julio César Chávez Jr. in July, a move that drew criticism because of the quality of opponents he had faced. The No. 1 spot in the top 15 is now vacant, with No. 2 held by Leonardo Mosquea.
- No. 1: Vacant
- No. 2: Leonardo Mosquea
- No. 15: Jake Paul (now removed)
Injury and Next Fight
Paul’s jaw was broken in two places during the sixth round, requiring surgical repair. A fight with Gervonta “Tank” Davis had been scheduled but was called off, leaving his next opponent unclear.
Key Takeaways
- Jake Paul is out of the WBA cruiserweight rankings after the Joshua bout.
- He sustained a broken jaw that needs surgery.
- The future fight lineup remains uncertain.
The 28-year-old’s career path is now in limbo following the decisive loss in Miami on Dec. 19.
