Jake Paul, once ranked 14th by the World Boxing Association in the cruiserweight division, has officially been removed from the WBA rankings following his recent bout with former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.
After a win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. last June in Anaheim, Paul appeared poised for potential high-profile matches in the cruiserweight division. However, he opted for a high-profile heavyweight fight against Joshua on December 19 in Miami. The fight ended dramatically in the sixth round when Paul suffered a broken jaw and was stopped by Joshua.
Impact on Rankings
The WBA’s latest update reflects Paul’s defeat. He has been removed from the official list of ranked fighters, with Australia’s Liam “The Mechanic” Callanan moving into the No. 14 position. Bosnia’s Edin “Iron Puki” Puhalo now rounds out the Top 15.
The current WBA cruiserweight title remains held by Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez from Mexico, who also maintains the WBO cruiserweight belt.
Jake Paul OUT! ⬇️
YouTuber removed from WBA Rankings after getting his jaw broken by Anthony Joshua.#boxing #wba #boxingrankings pic.twitter.com/bvjNv5BMBF
— World Boxing News (@WorldBoxingNews) January 1, 2026
2 WEEKS LATER…#JakeJoshua 33M viewers tuned on Netflix to watch boxing. The event was #1 in 45 countries. This night was only made possible by the hard work of many, including Team Joshua. This video is dedicated to the memory Sina and Latz. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/scE4fxGUAc
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) January 2, 2026
Prior to this loss, Paul held a professional record of 12 wins, 2 losses, and 7 knockouts. Despite the setback, Paul has not publicly shown concern over his removal from the rankings, and continues to maintain an active presence on social media.
The defeat marks a significant moment in Paul’s boxing career, especially considering the injury he sustained during the fight. Analysts note that the matchup against Joshua, while high-profile, was a considerable jump in competition given Paul’s prior opponents.
