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WBA REMOVES JAKE PAUL FROM WORLD RANKINGS FOLLOWING ANTHONY JOSHUA KNOCKOUT LOSS

Jake Paul has been stripped of his WBA ranking after a KO loss to Anthony Joshua. Get the latest on his injury and AJ’s recovery.

WBA removes Jake Paul from world rankings following Anthony Joshua knockout loss
Jake Paul dropped from the WBA Top 15

Jake Paul is out of the WBA cruiserweight rankings after losing to Anthony Joshua. That fight went down on December 19 in Miami. Paul stepped up to heavyweight for it, but Joshua—a former two-time champ—dropped him a few times before finishing things in the sixth round.

Even though the loss happened at heavyweight, Paul’s standing at cruiserweight took a hit. When the WBA updated their rankings at the end of December, Paul was no longer on the list. He’d been sitting at No. 14, but now it’s just the usual 15 names, and he’s not one of them.

Paul, 28, first cracked the WBA rankings after beating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. back in June. Chavez Jr., if you don’t know, is a former middleweight champ and the son of the legendary Chavez Sr. That win by decision helped Paul’s case, but losing to Joshua knocked him out of the conversation. His pro record now sits at 12-2, and on top of the loss, he broke his jaw in two places. That’s a rough way to end a fight—especially after his last heavyweight appearance 13 months back, when he beat Mike Tyson on points.

At cruiserweight, Paul’s picked up wins against former UFC guys like Anderson Silva, Tyron Woodley, and Mike Perry. His first pro loss came in that division too, when Tommy Fury—Tyson Fury’s half-brother—outpointed him in 2023.

So, what’s next for Jake? Nobody really knows yet. He’s been calling out Canelo Alvarez for ages, hoping to score a fight with the Mexican superstar. Canelo, 35, is a former champ in four different weight classes and has twice held all the super-middleweight belts at once. But in his last fight, he lost those titles to Terence Crawford. Crawford, who’s 38, actually retired in December after beating Canelo on points.

While Paul figures out his next move, Joshua is recovering from a car crash in Nigeria that killed two of his friends. He was just a passenger in an SUV when their convoy hit a parked truck along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele—both close with Joshua—died in the accident on Monday. Joshua himself got away with only minor injuries.

THE EIGHT-FIGURE GAMBLE: CONOR BENN SIGNS A MASSIVE ONE-FIGHT DEAL WITH ZUFFA BOXING

Conor Benn joins Zuffa Boxing! Discover why he left Eddie Hearn, the details of his 8-figure deal, and Dana White's global plans.

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Conor Benn officially joins Zuffa Boxing after a decade with Eddie Hearn

Zuffa Boxing just landed one of the top welterweights out there, Conor Benn. The up-and-coming promotion announced Benn’s signing, adding even more star power to its growing roster.

Benn, 29, is riding high after a huge win over Chris Eubank Jr last November, finally getting his revenge after Eubank handed him his first-ever loss just seven months before. Right now, Benn stands at 24-1, with 14 knockouts. He’s held the WBA Continental Europe Welterweight title, too. There’s no date or opponent set for his Zuffa debut yet, but this is a big move for Dana White and his crew, who are serious about building a roster packed with champions and big names.

“I’m filled with excitement and hunger for what’s ahead with Zuffa Boxing,” Benn said in a press release. “I want the legacy fights, the biggest nights, the biggest stages. I fear no man at any weight, and I’m ready to give the fans the fights they’ve been calling for. I’m in my prime, and together we have bold, ambitious plans.”

Dana White is just as fired up. “Conor Benn is an absolute beast and a superstar,” he said. “He shows up every time and destroys people, and now some of the best fighters in the world are calling him out. He’s ready for a world title next, and I can’t wait to see him compete in Zuffa Boxing. He’s going to be a huge addition to a growing stable of very talented boxers.”

Sports Illustrated reports that Benn’s contract is a one-fight, eight-figure deal, though neither White nor Benn has confirmed that.

This move also heats the ongoing rivalry between Dana White and Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn. Benn had been with Hearn ever since he turned pro in 2016, but now he’s switched sides. Earlier this year, White and his team also grabbed IBF and The Ring cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia, another former Hearn fighter.

Lately, Hearn and White have been trading shots in the media, which is wild considering they used to get along before White jumped into boxing. With two big signings already in the bag, Zuffa is out to prove it means business. And you just know they’re not stopping here.

CRIS CYBORG EYES HISTORY: MMA LEGEND SET FOR WIBA WORLD TITLE BOXING MATCH ON MARCH 28

Cris Cyborg makes history! Discover how she plans to hold MMA and boxing world titles simultaneously on March 28 in Brazil.

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Cris Cyborg confirms 2026 will be her final year in professional fighting

Cris Cyborg is about to chase a slice of history on March 28.

Since leaving the UFC back in 2019, the former featherweight champ hasn’t slowed down one bit. She grabbed the Bellator 145-pound title, then picked up another belt in the Professional Fighters League. It’s like every time she shows up somewhere new, she leaves with gold.

Now, in 2026, Cyborg says she’s on her retirement tour. But she’s not just coasting to the finish line; she’s still looking to add something big to her legacy. This time, she’s stepping into a boxing ring, not an MMA cage.

It’s been a while since Cyborg lost a fight. That was back at UFC 232 against Amanda Nunes. Since then? She’s rattled off nine straight wins in MMA, but that’s only half the story. She started boxing in 2022, and she hasn’t lost there either: seven wins, no defeats.

On March 28, Cyborg gets her biggest boxing test yet. She’ll fight Paulina Cardona for the WIBA super welterweight belt. Winning would make her the first fighter ever to hold world titles in both MMA and boxing at the same time. Big names like Amanda Serrano and Holly Holm have held this belt before, so it’s not just any title.

Journalist James Lynch broke the news online and pointed out just how rare this accomplishment would be. If Cyborg pulls it off, she’ll stamp her name in the record books, plain and simple.

Let’s talk about her opponent. Cardona’s been in the ring a lot – 68 pro fights, to be exact – but her record isn’t exactly stellar. She’s 27-34-7, has been knocked out 15 times, and has only managed two wins in her last 14 outings. So, yeah, Cyborg’s the clear favourite here, and people are already raising eyebrows about the level of competition she’s been facing in boxing.

Still, history’s on the line in Curitiba, Brazil. All eyes are on Cyborg to see if she can pull off something no one else has done before. 

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