Jake Paul could earn himself a WBC ranking if he beats Tommy Fury in their grudge fight, but he will be ineligible to fight for a world title regardless of the outcome.
YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul and Love Island star Fury will finally meet next weekend in Saudi Arabia after two previous bookings between the pair have fell through. A chest infection and broken rib saw Fury pull out of a fight against Paul in December 2021, with the Brit also withdrawing from their rescheduled fight last August.
WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has confirmed Paul will receive a spot in the organisation's top 40 if he beats Fury, but the American will have to pump the brakes on his world title hopes for now. According to the rules of the governing body, fighters are only eligible to compete for a world title if they are ranked in the top 15, meaning Paul will need to rack up a few more wins before competing for a belt.
