Jake Paul is beginning to get credit from some of the best boxers in the world for his noticeable improvements in the sport.
On June 28, Jake Paul returned to the boxing ring for the first time since his controversial win over Mike Tyson last year, when he took on former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
‘The Problem Child’ went on to score another dominant decision win, much to the disappointment of the crowd who were in attendance in Anaheim as they booed Paul during the decision.
Despite that, with his win over the Mexican, Paul earned himself a spot in the top 15 cruiserweight rankings, making him eligible for a world title fight.
Shakur Stevenson predicts Paul will become a world champion
Following the event, the 28-year-old faced off with current cruiserweight champion Zurdo Ramirez who defended his title in the co-main event of Paul’s comeback card.
Throughout his tenure in the sport, Paul has continuously faced criticism for several reasons, one of which being how he cherry-picks opponents that are usually far older than he is.
However, one of his biggest critics, Eddie Hearn, actually gave him credit for ‘improving considerably’, slightly changing his stance on the 28-year-old.
And Hearn isn’t the only one that has noticed Paul’s improvements as WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson has credited Paul for his improvements, stating that he believes ‘The Problem Child’ will become a world champion.
Stevenson is still chasing a fight against Gervonta Davis, and that is someone Paul has called out for a potential clash.
“I think that’s a terrible (idea). I mean, I get it because it’s a money business and you want to make the most money but from what I’m hearing, he could make more money in a fight with me,” Stevenson told Ariel Helwani.
“I think actually, Jake has gotten tremendously better from the timeframe when he started to now, and in the right situation I can also see him becoming a world champion.
“He’s selling out all these arenas, he’s bringing all these eyes (to the sport),” Stevenson continued.
Jake Paul makes $1 million bet with Mike Tyson
This coming Friday, Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will complete their trilogy in a fight promoted by Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions.
Ahead of their historic fight, Paul has wagered a $1 million bet with Mike Tyson, with Paul backing Serrano and Tyson backing the Irish warrior, Taylor.
According to Paul’s business partner Nakisa Bidarian, Paul is targeting a return to the ring at the end of the year, hoping to either fight a world champion or at least move one step closer to that.