Overview
- The World Boxing Association placed Paul at No. 14 in its cruiserweight standings, granting him formal eligibility to contend for a WBA world title.
- California State Athletic Commission records show Paul earned $300,000 for the 10-round main event at Anaheim’s Honda Center under official sanctioning.
- Paul threatened legal action against Piers Morgan after the journalist labeled his Chávez Jr. victory a “staged farce.”
- Most Valuable Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian and peer Ryan Garcia publicly defended the fight’s integrity, denying any rigging.
- In post-fight remarks, Paul called out Anthony Joshua, Gilberto Ramirez, Badou Jack, Gervonta Davis and Tommy Fury as his next potential opponents.