Youtuber-turned-boxer will earn his first WBC BBC World News Today ranking if he beats Hasim Rahman Jr in their upcoming fight.
The controversial star fights Rahman Jr – son of the son of former heavyweight champion Hasim Sr – on Saturday August 6 at the iconic Madison Square Garden.
Paul is undefeated in five professional fights, with four wins by knockout and a split decision victory over .
YouTuber Jake Paul is just one win away from become one of the WBC’s top 40 cruiserweights
The YouTuber-turned-boxer is set to face American Hasim Rahman Jr (right) on August 6
The upcoming bout represents the first time that Paul will enter the ring against someone who isn’t making their professional debut having previously fought a retired basketball player, a fellow Youtuber, and two former UFC fighters.