"The WBC ratings committee has been following Jake Paul's career," WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman told ESPN. "If he defeats Chavez, and depending on how the fight plays out, the committee will make the decision. It's very likely [Paul will be ranked] if he wins convincingly."

MMA Junkie is on the scene and reporting live from the Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. boxing event in Anaheim.