Jake Paul's efforts to book a chance at WBC Cruiserweight champion Badou Jack are closed by Don King.
Although his star decreased considerably from his heyday in the 1980s, Hall of Fame Promoter King still has some waving in the boxing world. He promotes people like Adrian Broner, Blair Cobbs and the current WBC Cruiserweight -Titel candidate Noel Mikaelian.
The German just had a majority decision of the razor-close with Jack for the WBC belt in May on the Undercard of Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull. And the administrative body has called for an immediate rematch, which was organized today and removed from wallet bodies.
Don King points the deal to the side deal for Jake Paul to get WBC Title Fight
Don King's Promotional Company today published a press release stating that they reject a request for Mikaelian to allow Jake Paul to take his place in the next title fight of Badou Jack. They also noted that, since Paul was not arranged at the WBC, he would not be eligible.
Paul is number 14 at the WBA, although this is said to be assessed in the coming days. His team, however, stated that they would like to pursue the Jack fight, in contrast to WBA champion Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez or IBF's Jai Opetaia.
“Don King Productions denies Jake Paul's request for former WBC Cruiserweight world champion Noel Mikaelian to resign from his world title Rematch against Badou Jack, the current WBC Cruiserweight world champion,” was the statement.
“The Hall of Fame Promotor King said that the WBC could not even punish the matchup because Paul is currently not ranked by the WBC.”
Badou Jack and Noel Mikaelian Avoid wallet on WBC title Rematch
Badou Jack and Noel Mikaelian's fight in May went to a majority decision and was quickly ordered for a rematch by the WBC. It would go to wallet bodies today, but now a deal has been reached, according to a statement to boxing scene by WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman.
“The WBC has been informed that an agreement has been reached for the rematch between Cruiserweight Champion Badou Jack and Noel Mikaelyan,” Sulaiman told Boxing Scene and other media on Monday. “Consequently, the wallet is planned for [Tuesday] Can be canceled. “
It is unclear where Paul is at the WBC, who kept an eye on the potential to give him a ranking prior to his victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.