Boxing: UFC legend Gives Bold Prediction For Joshua vs Paul Fight

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 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.

Against the majority opinion, Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson, a UFC flyweight legend, was convinced that Jake Paul has a real chance of finishing the fight with a knockout. During a conversation on his YouTube channel, while interviewing Sean O’Malley, Johnson was blunt:

I think Jake can knock him out

The former UFC champion backed up his argument 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

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