The boxing world is buzzing with disbelief as Anthony Joshua prepares to face Jake Paul. The matchup, a collision of established dominance and viral notoriety, has left many questioning Paul’s motives and predicting a swift, decisive end.
Otto Wallin, who himself shared the ring with Joshua in 2023, expressed his astonishment at the fight’s progression. He finds the agreed-upon weight limit somewhat unsettling for a heavyweight contest, yet remains convinced Joshua possesses a significant advantage in strength, speed, and sheer experience.
Wallin believes Paul’s decision to challenge Joshua, following a bout with Tank Davis, is perplexing. He suggests Paul may be seeking respect, a legacy marker for having faced a boxing icon, but warns the fight could ultimately derail his career, perhaps even signaling a disillusionment with the sport itself.
The prevailing sentiment among analysts is that Joshua will pursue a knockout with relentless aggression. Having experienced knockout losses himself against Ruiz and Dubois, Joshua understands the risk of a drawn-out fight and the potential damage to his reputation.
Wallin predicts Joshua will emulate his performance against Ngannou, seeking a quick and definitive finish. He anticipates Paul will focus solely on survival, attempting to weather the storm until Joshua corners him and unleashes a barrage of power punches, likely ending the fight before the first round concludes.
Former heavyweight champion David Haye echoes this assessment, characterizing the fight as remarkably straightforward for Joshua. He emphasizes the vast disparity in experience and accomplishment, contrasting Joshua’s decorated amateur and professional career with Paul’s limited background as a cruiserweight.
Haye bluntly states Paul has “absolutely no chance,” asserting that the fight’s duration will be entirely dictated by Joshua’s will. The contest, scheduled for eight three-minute rounds with 10-ounce gloves, is set to unfold at the Kaseya Center in Miami, promising a spectacle of contrasting styles and expectations.
The atmosphere is thick with anticipation, but for many, the question isn’t *if* Joshua will win, but *how quickly* he will dismantle a challenger who appears drastically outmatched.
