A fan poll is asking which weight class Paulo Costa should compete in for his next fight. The poll offers two options: middleweight at 84kg or light heavyweight at 93kg. Costa has indicated plans to compete in both divisions going forward, making his next weight class an open question. The poll uses thumbs up for middleweight and heart emoji for light heavyweight. No specific opponent is mentioned in the poll, with fans being asked to suggest potential matchups in either division.
A fan poll circulating online is putting Paulo Costa's divisional future to a public vote, asking supporters to weigh in on whether the Brazilian slugger should compete next at middleweight or light heavyweight.
Costa, nicknamed "The Eraser," carries a 16-4-0 professional record and currently sits ranked 13th in the middleweight division. The 35-year-old orthodox striker out of Brazil trains with Team Borracha and stands six-foot-one with a 72-inch reach. His numbers inside the cage reflect a relentlessly aggressive style — he lands an impressive 6.26 significant strikes per minute at a 58 percent striking accuracy rate, making him one of the higher-volume punchers in the 185-pound weight class.
The poll presents two paths: a return to middleweight at 84 kilograms or a move up to light heavyweight at 93 kilograms. Costa has indicated he intends to compete in both divisions going forward, leaving his immediate next step genuinely open. The poll invites fans to vote using reaction emojis and to suggest potential opponents in either weight class, though no specific matchup has been attached to the question.
Why it matters
- A return to middleweight keeps Costa in a division where he holds a ranking and established name value
- A move to light heavyweight would represent a significant step up in competition size and a new proving ground for his striking game
- Fan engagement polls of this kind can reflect broader interest that promotional matchmakers occasionally take note of
- Costa's elite striking volume would be a notable factor in either division
