Rumors have been making their manner by way of the fight sports activities neighborhood as of late. A rumor that Jake Paul will have a boxing match against the former Heavyweight champion of the world Anthony Joshua. The bizardvark actor and influencer has made a reputation for himself the previous 5 years as a boxer. Having received fights in opposition to growing old stars within the fight sports activities world, Jake now units his sights on Anthony Joshua for his subsequent bout. Having confirmed himself a commodity within the panorama of boxing.
Paul holds KO/TKO wins over Former UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley , former Bellator Champion Ben Askren and symbolic king of violence champion Mike Perry. Paul holds KO/TKO wins over former UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley, Bellator Champion Ben Askren, and symbolic the “King of Violence” Mike Perry. He additionally has choice victories over UFC legends Anderson Silva and Nate Diaz. Is that résumé robust sufficient to face somebody like Anthony Joshua? Some have considerations.
Elevating an alarm for Jake Paul
Boxing standout Lawrence Okolie, who has beforehand sparred with each Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua, is elevating considerations concerning the potential matchup. Okolie has praised Paul for the skill he’s developed in a short time and for his self-belief. Nevertheless, in a current interview, he warned:
“I consider it from a well being and security issue. It’s like—he’s possibly a cruiserweight, and Anthony Joshua is an enormous, robust heavyweight. If he turns it on, it’s not only a danger for a knockout. It’s a a lot larger danger.”
Not everybody shares Okolie’s concern. When requested concerning the matchup in an interview, former Lineal Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury stunned many along with his take:
“I don’t find out about a tune-up. I believe Jake Paul knocks him out.”
He elaborated additional:
“I simply suppose Jake Paul can knock AJ out. I believe AJ is a spent power, and I believe Jake Paul is on the rise.”
Jake Paul has confirmed the fight sports activities neighborhood flawed earlier than—and if this struggle occurs, it will undoubtedly be essentially the most harmful bout of his profession. No opponent has posed the type of risk Joshua does.
Is that this brave—or delusional?
Solely time will inform.
