The fight between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua scheduled for December 19 in Miami, has captured global attention as it pits an influencer-turned-boxer against a former world heavyweight champion. The bout, scheduled for eight rounds and exclusively broadcast on Netflix, is a tough and definitive test for Paul and an uncomfortable examination for Joshua.
This fight was due to the cancellation of the exhibition fight that Jake Paul had agreed with Gervonta Davis which opened the door to a rival of greater weight and prestige. Since then, the debate has intensified on social networks and boxing fans who wonder if it is just a media spectacle or if there is a possibility of surprise in the ring, which has been transferred to experts.
Demetrius Johnson surprises with his prediction on Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua
Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnsonwhile interviewing Sean O’Malley, Johnson was blunt:
I think Jake can knock him out
by pointing to precedents in Joshua’s career
, making it clear that he does not consider the scenario as unlikely as many fans believe:
Anthony Joshua has already been knocked out with rare punches. Andy Ruiz… Daniel Dubois knocked him out with a short right hand. Jake Paul can land one of those punches
Why is the Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua fight so controversial?
Johnson delved into the tactical aspect of the fight and
outlined a specific scenario in which Jake Paul could succeed:
If Joshua doesn’t move, if he doesn’t fight from the outside and tries to prove something by trading punches, then Jake Paul has the potential to knock him out
Kaseya Center in Miami and will be the culmination of a week full of activity because on December 16 the official presentation of the fight will take place, on the 17th the final conference will be held and on the 18th the public weigh-in.Netflix at 8:00 p.m. ET.
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