Jake Paul has been guaranteed a world ranking if he beats Tommy Fury next weekend - but boxing promoter Eddie Hearn doesn't think he deserves it.
YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul, 26, is scheduled to fight Fury in Saudi Arabia on February 26 after two previous meetings between the rivals fell through. Love Island star Fury first pulled out of a fight against the American in December 2021 because of a chest infection and broken rib before also pulling out of their rescheduled meeting last August.
Both men are hoping it will be third time lucky at the Diriyah Arena and the stakes are even higher for Paul as he's been offered a world ranking by the WBC if he can beat Fury. The organisation praised Paul's dedication to the sport and said he "deserves the opportunities" that any other boxer has, regardless of their pathway into the sport.
