Lennox Lewis has shared his strategy for a hypothetical fight against Jake Paul. The YouTuber is set to fight Anthony Joshua on December 19th, a bout widely seen as a major mismatch. Joshua, a former two-time heavyweight world champion, is favored to win by knockout early in the fight.
Lewis, speaking to his British audience, offered his take on how to defeat Jake Paul just hours before an unusual event related to the fight took place.
Heading to Miami, Florida, Lennox Lewis watched the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight live. In a pre-fight interview with talkSPORT, the 60-year-old former undisputed heavyweight world champion detailed his approach to dealing with fighters like Paul. Lewis explained that he would start by feeling out Paul with his jab and body shots in the early rounds, then ramp up pressure with a double jab to take him down by the second or third round. He confidently predicted AJ would secure victory in the second or third round.
Additionally, UFC star Conor McGregor warned Jake Paul of the danger posed by Joshua, calling the fight an “absolute layup” and predicting a 60-second knockout. McGregor described Paul as reckless, hinting the fight could dramatically impact Paul’s career and urging fans to capitalize on the betting opportunity.
Fan Take: This matchup highlights the growing crossover appeal between traditional boxing and influencer-driven fights, attracting new audiences to the sport. How this fight unfolds could influence the future dynamics between professional fighters and celebrity contenders in boxing.
