Oleksandr Usyk spent over an hour within the ring with Anthony Joshua throughout two fights so he is aware of precisely what Jake Paul is going through within the greatest take a look at of his profession.
Whereas Usyk received each fights earlier than conquering each main title to turn into the undisputed heavyweight champion, he understood the hazard that Joshua represented as a former Olympic champion with reliable one-punch knockout energy. That’s why Usyk simply doesn’t see a method for Paul to tug off this upset regardless of how a lot he may tout himself as a critical challenger to beat Joshua on Dec. 19.
“If Anthony Joshua desires, he’ll kill this man,” Usyk informed Boxing Scene. “Hear, loads of questions, blah, blah, blah … Anthony Joshua is an Olympic champion, first. Jake Paul, yeah a sportsman, a YouTuber, a showman.
“[Anthony Joshua is a] Rolls Royce, [Jake Paul is a] Fiat. Hear, it’s true. It’s simply true.”
Paul is certainly going through lengthy odds going up in opposition to a confirmed heavyweight like Joshua, who has way more expertise on the highest ranges of the game in comparison with the social influencer turned boxer.
Clearly, Joshua is closely favored to win however Paul insists he’s able to shock the world, rating a knockout over his most reliable opponent to this point after which transfer ahead along with his grand plans to turn into a world champion.
It’s secure to say Usyk doesn’t see that occuring and he’s extra frightened about Paul really surviving the combat than having any actual likelihood at profitable.
In truth, Usyk teased that he desires his personal shot at beating Paul — however his designs are taking the combat to the UFC.
“Sure, I’ll pray [for] Jake Paul,” Usyk stated. “As a result of I need to combat with Jake Paul within the octagon.”
Whereas Paul prepares to face Joshua in December, Usyk final fought in July when he dished out a vicious fifth-round knockout to beat Daniel Dubois, which moved his undefeated document to an ideal 24-0.
