WBA Drops Jake Paul From Cruiserweight Top 15 After Joshua KO
A heavyweight detour followed by double‑jaw surgery stalls his cruiserweight title pursuit.
Overview
- The WBA’s December 31 rankings update no longer lists Paul at cruiserweight after he slid from No. 14 to No. 15 in recent months.
- Paul was knocked out by Anthony Joshua on December 19 in Miami and underwent surgery the next day for a double jaw fracture.
- Top‑15 status is typically required by major sanctioning bodies for eligibility to compete for a world title.
- Paul’s original WBA placement came after his June win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., a controversial ranking that survived an appeal.
- Liam Callanan and Edin Puhalo occupy the vacated spots, and Paul says he plans to fight again at cruiserweight with no timetable set.