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Is Anthony Joshua going down in the ring? A UFC legend thinks Jake Paul has the power to do it.
The two-time unified world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, is set to face off against former Disney star and YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a highly anticipated boxing match scheduled for December 19th in Miami.
This fight came together unexpectedly after Paul’s planned exhibition bout with Gervonta Davis in November was canceled due to new domestic violence allegations against Davis. Now, Netflix and “El Gallo” are scrambling to find replacement content, while Paul moves forward toward a professional heavyweight showdown with Joshua at the Caseya Center.
Many celebrities, including UFC president Dana White, predict that the fight will be a chaotic one favoring Joshua. However, one of the UFC’s greatest fighters isn’t dismissing Paul’s chances.
Demetrious Johnson sees a possible knockout upset by Jake Paul over Anthony Joshua
Jake Paul has built his boxing resume by facing notable former MMA stars and boxing veterans like Nate Diaz, Anderson Silva, and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. He even beat Mike Tyson in a controversial match during Netflix’s first live boxing event. Yet, skepticism about Paul’s legitimacy as a boxer remains strong.
Many critics have long hoped to see Paul tested in a real fight that could end with a knockout. Against Joshua, a heavyweight powerhouse, that moment might arrive. UFC flyweight great Demetrious Johnson believes Jake Paul could realistically knock Joshua out.
“I think Jake can knock him out,” Johnson said during an interview on his YouTube channel with Sean O’Malley. “Anthony Joshua has been knocked out by strange punches before — from Andy Ruiz and Daniel Dubois. Jake Paul can land one of those shots.”
Johnson added that if Joshua doesn’t fight smart, move like a boxer, and make Paul work, the knockout is possible. “Yeah, Joshua can beat Jake Paul, but I don’t think it’ll happen. I believe Jake Paul could potentially knock out Anthony Joshua.”
Fans react strongly to Demetrious Johnson’s bold prediction
Many fans rushed to social media to criticize Johnson’s viewpoint, with some calling his opinions the worst they’ve seen from a former fighter. Comments ranged from dismissive remarks about Johnson’s credibility to mocking his boxing insights.
It’s clear that the fight between Joshua and Paul is already stirring passionate debate among fans and experts alike — setting the stage for an intriguing and possibly unpredictable showdown in the heavyweight division.
Fan Take: This fight is a fascinating test of boxing’s evolving landscape, where crossover stars like Jake Paul challenge traditional champions like Anthony Joshua. For fight fans, it’s a potent mix of entertainment and competition that could reshape perceptions and open new doors for boxing’s future.
