Paul's last outing saw him score a unanimous decision victory over Mike Tyson last November. Now, he aims to add another win to his record against former WBC middleweight champion Chavez Jr. A victory could push Paul closer to his goals of earning a WBC ranking and eventually becoming a world champion.
Paul's team has started discussions for a future bout with Badou Jack. His business partner, Nakisa Bidarian, has reached out to Jack's team to explore the possibility. Paul expressed confidence in his chances against the current WBC cruiserweight champion.
"For sure," Paul said when asked if he thought he could beat Jack.
Larry Wade, Paul's strength and conditioning coach, believes his fighter has an edge over the 41-year-old Jack. However, Jack, who's on a seven-fight win streak and recently defended his title with a majority decision over Norair Mikaeljan, sees a potential matchup with Paul as an easy fight and a lucrative opportunity.
Paul's team also considers a matchup with Gilberto Ramirez as another option. In the past, Paul has called out big names like Canelo Alvarez and Gervonta Davis, showing his ambition to face top-tier competition.
As Paul continues to elevate his level of opposition and push for legitimacy in boxing, fans and critics alike watch closely. Some worry that Paul often faces older opponents and wonder how he'd fare against a top boxer in their prime.
The upcoming fight against Chavez Jr. and potential matchup with Jack could answer some of these questions. Boxing enthusiasts will keep a close eye on Paul's performance to see if he can take the next big step in his boxing career.