Jake Paul’s rise in the WBA rankings after defeating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has sparked backlash, with displaced contender Craig Parker calling the move “disgusting”.

The WBA's decision to include Jake Paul at No. 14 in its latest cruiserweight rankings has been met with backlash from the boxer whose spot he took.

Jake Paul has taken one step closer to achieving his goal of becoming a world champion. The 28-year-old from Cleveland, Ohio made his return to the ring last Saturday night when he defeated former WBC world middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.