By Felix Jesus Mendoza
The debate around the sporting legitimacy of the American boxer and influencer Jake Paul seems to have reached a point of definition. The president of the World Boxing Council, Mauricio Sulaimananalyzed the status of the controversial boxer after his confrontation against the British Anthony Joshuanoting that his performance and the risks taken in the ring validate his status as a professional athlete.
Since his foray into paid boxing, Paul faced constant questions due to the selection of his opponents, most of them former martial arts fighters mixed or athletes retired from high-performance physical activity.
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However, his fight last December against a physically fit former fullweight champion changed the perception of several sectors of the discipline.
During a meeting with various media, Mauricio Sulaiman addressed the cessation of questions towards the American. “All that criticism of Jake Paul about being a boxer is over. It ended when he went up against Joshua and fractured his [mandíbula]”stated the leader of the world organization.
The cost of cementing a legacy in the ring
The December fight culminated in a knockout by Joshua that sent Paul to the sanatorium. with a double jaw fracturean injury that required surgical intervention and the placement of metal fixation plates. Despite the severity of the injury and the rumors of a permanent retirement, the American’s entourage maintains the intention of scheduling his return for the end of the year.
For Mauricio Sulaimanthe physical consequences suffered by the competitor demonstrate the seriousness with which he faces his time in the sport. The manager emphasized that the price paid by the athlete serves as proof of his commitment on the mat.
“It cost him dearly to solidify his legacy in the ring, but now no one can say anything about Jake Paul,” the leader added when evaluating the impact of the boxer’s last appearance in the heavyweight category.
Recognition for the promotion of women’s boxing
Beyond his role as an active competitor, the director of the green and gold organization recognized Paul’s work as an event promoter. Through his company Most Precious Promotions (MVP), the American has developed billboards focused on giving prominence to women in professional divisions.
In the same attention to the media, Mauricio Sulaiman He highlighted the impact of the billboards organized by Paul’s promoter in historic venues in the United States.
“They are an example of support for the power of women. They have been putting on very important women’s boxing shows for several years now, filling Madison Square Backyard, putting on historic shows in different stadiums,” concluded Mauricio Sulaiman.
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