On April 25, 2026, Jacob Bank defeated Paulinus Ndjolonimu by KO in the 5th round in a 12-round super middleweight WBC title eliminator at Sydbank Arena in Kolding, Denmark. Bank controlled the fight with his jab, speed, and body work, gradually breaking Ndjolonimu down before forcing a stoppage in the fifth round after a sustained barrage of punches.