JAKE PAUL has been tipped to break into the cruiserweight top ten due to his “grit and determination”.
The social media sensation has made quite the splash in the boxing world since making his professional debut in January 2020.
Paul, 25, has gone 6-0 in his brief stint as a pro, racking up wins against former UFC welter and middleweight champions Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva.
The Problem Child has yet to face a professional boxer, but sparring partner Rydell Booker is confident he has what it takes to make it to the upper echelons of the cruiserweight division.
The American told Betway: “I’m quite sure he will break into the top ten in the world.
“At least eight or seven, but he’s setting his own destination and he’s got the right team around him and even with me coming along I can teach him the craftiness they don’t teach anymore from the 80s and 90s.”
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Booker has put several hard rounds in the YouTuber-turned-boxer and has been impressed with his ability to quickly pick up the tools of the trade.
The 41-year-old said: “Jake’s a very quick learner and he’s surprised a lot of boxers.
“When I sparred with him on Tuesday, the things I did to him on Tuesday I could not do to him on Thursday.
“He’s a very quick learner, he works very hard and he’s passionate about it even though he doesn’t need money from boxing, he’s already wealthy.
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“Jake’s a student of the game, a fast learner and he wants it – he’s got the grit.”
Paul is planning to return to the ring early next year and has set his sights on a long-awaited grudge match with Tommy Fury.
Days after going face-to-face with Fury and dad John, Paul tweeted: “Dear Frank Warren, I agree to fight Tommy in Manchester or London in February.
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“I’ll come to his country, no more running. His baby is due then & you’ve said it’s no issue.
“Since John is adamant we’ve agreed, I am giving you seven days to present a signed contract by Tommy or I’m moving on.”
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
