There's a clear route which Jake Paul looks likely to take that could result in a legitimate shot at one of boxing's world championship bouts as early as this year. Most Valuable Promotions, the company Paul founded with his business partner Nikisa Bidarian,

In his first fight since defeating Mike Tyson in November, Jake Paul (11-1) will face another former champion many years removed from his prime. This time, Paul’s taking on Julio César Chávez Jr. (54-6-1),

Mexico’s Chavez Jr will aim to become the second boxer to beat Paul. The American’s sole defeat in the ring came in 2023, when he was beaten on points by Tommy Fury, half-brother of former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.