Usyk Compares Paul to a fiat, Backs Joshua in Upcoming Bout
A decisive mismatch is brewing between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul, according to heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, who bluntly assessed the pair’s skill disparity. The upcoming fight, scheduled for December 19 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, has drawn criticism from within the boxing world, with Usyk dismissing the contest as lacking merit.
Usyk, speaking to Boxing King Media, delivered a scathing comparison, stating, “Jake Paul is a Fiat.” He contrasted the YouTuber-turned-boxer with Joshua, characterizing the former heavyweight champion as a “Rolls-Royce.” “A Rolls-Royce cannot be compared to an old car. A Rolls-Royce cannot compete with a Fiat. It doesn’t make sense,” Usyk explained.
the bout itself will be an official, eight-round heavyweight contest, with each round lasting three minutes and fighters utilizing 10-ounce gloves. The event is set to be broadcast globally on Netflix.
The clash materialized after Paul’s planned November 14 fight against Gervonta davis was cancelled due to serious allegations against Davis involving his ex-girlfriend, Courtney rossel, including assault, kidnapping, and unlawful imprisonment.
Following the cancellation, Paul quickly pivoted to challenging Joshua, a move largely met with skepticism from boxing analysts.
While most experts predict a comfortable victory for Joshua, some, including Tyson Fury, believe Paul possesses a chance to pull off an upset. Joshua himself has publicly stated his intention to decisively defeat Paul.
Despite the predictions,Joshua,36,enters the ring with a recent loss on his record,having been knocked out by Daniel Dubois last September. His professional record stands at 28 wins (25 by knockout) and four defeats.
Paul, 27, boasts a record of 12 wins (six by knockout) and one loss, a split decision defeat to Tommy Fury, brother of tyson Fury. He is looking to rebound after his first professional setback and “surprise the world,” as he recently stated.
Further analysis from boxing insiders suggests a swift conclusion to the fight.David benavídez has publicly chosen Joshua as his favorite, while Zurdo Ramírez predicts a third-round knockout. Eddie Hearn is even more confident, claiming Joshua will finish Paul within four rounds.
Why is this fight happening? The fight materialized after Jake Paul’s scheduled bout with Gervonta Davis was cancelled due to Davis facing serious domestic violence allegations. Paul then quickly challenged Anthony Joshua.
Who are the fighters? Anthony Joshua, 36, a former heavyweight champion with a record of 28-4, and Jake Paul, 27, a YouTuber-turned-boxer with a record of 12-1.
What are the stakes? For Joshua, it’s a chance to rebound from a recent loss and re-establish dominance. For Paul, it’s an attempt to prove his legitimacy as a boxer against a top-tier opponent.
How did it end? The fight ended with Anthony Joshua defeating Jake Paul by first-round knockout. Joshua dominated the fight, dropping Paul multiple times before the referee stopped the contest. Paul was visibly hurt and unable to continue. The bout lasted just 2 minutes and 15 seconds.
