Lennox Lewis Offers Bold Prediction For Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul
Former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis has shared his thoughts on what many consider a mismatch between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul. Joshua holds all the advantages in this bout as a two-time unified champion of the heavyweight division. He boasts a larger size, greater experience, has competed against some legendary fighters, and understands how to endure setbacks and achieve victory. Paul, on the other hand, has only engaged in 13 bouts, has encountered no substantial challenges, and has never faced anyone who hits as hard as Joshua. In an interview with Seconds Out, Lewis was questioned about the possibility of Joshua facing defeat. “I don’t believe that will occur, as he is aiming for a significant fight with Tyson Fury, and I don’t think he would risk that at this moment. This opportunity does not pose a significant threat to him. “I believe he realizes this opponent is not genuinely credible, not really a heavyweight, and not qualified to be in the ring with him, even in a boxing match. Thus, I think he views this as a chance to go in there, treat it like a sparring session. He’ll likely soften him up in the first round and finish him off in the second or third round.” He was then asked when Paul might come to understand what he’s up against. “When he gets hit by a legitimate heavyweight. This man knocked out Francis Ngannou with a one-two, and I don’t believe Jake Paul has a sturdier chin than Francis Ngannou.” After the weigh-in, the match will unfold over eight rounds, utilizing 10oz gloves, but it will take place in a larger ring than is customary this weekend. For many observers, anything less than an early victory for Joshua could tarnish his reputation.
Published: 2025-12-19 15:19:00
source: www.secondsout.com
