Jake Paul specializes in the craziest heavyweight fights possible, Anthony Joshua is next level crazy but its a real heavyweight professional fight.
Jake Paul brought Netflix to boxing with the Mike Tyson heavyweight fight some time ago.
Despite Tyson nearly being 60 and nearly dying in the build up due to massive blood loss, it went the distance.
Jake Paul winning a wide points decision.
Anthony Joshua is not old and recently a former heavyweight champion.
Different ball game.
Let’s look at a few facts on both fights.
From Tyson to Joshua: Paul’s Biggest Risk Yet
Paul went from fighting 58-year-old Mike Tyson to a not far out of his prime Anthony Joshua.
The age gap drops from 31 years older to just 9 years older.
Tyson was limited by rules while Joshua has no restrictions.
Paul’s last opponent was 39-year-old Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
Joshua is coming off only one loss in his last eight fights.
This is the shortest notice Paul has ever taken for a fight.
Paul called Joshua “the riskiest but most legendary” opponent possible.
The jump bypasses every ranked heavyweight contender.
Paul’s team reportedly hesitated for weeks before accepting.
This single fight could validate or destroy Paul’s entire boxing resume.
Alas, the risk always carries great rewards as well too of course.
Both Joshua and Jake Paul will be well paid for the bout.
Nothing is expected of Jake Paul as well in this, people are underestimating that.
Everyone expects Anthony Joshua to blast Paul out quick.
No pressure on Jake Paul, at all, that is a huge advantage to him.
Piles of pressure on Anthony Joshua now at the moment, all the pressure is on Joshua.
Here’s a look at the viewership risks of the event in Paul vs Joshua commercially.
