There’s a strange mix going on at the moment in terms of fan reaction to the whole Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua carnival on Netflix.
It is an event, sure, but it is also a legitimate professional heavyweight boxing match being regulated and licensed by the Florida State Athletic Commission.
That’s the thing.
It has brought about a real reaction from old and new boxing fans because of the sheer size of the event and names involved but also the fact it is a former heavyweight champion who was champion not long ago, and not an old man like Jake Paul had fought in Mike Tyson, in a real heavyweight pro fight.
Fan Fury On Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Is Both Outrage and Anticipation
There will be some looking for Jake Paul to be knocked out but there will also be a load of people tuning in to just see what the heck is going on with it.
Some will tune in to see the undercard and other fights and there will be a US vs UK element too as two big names with young people in both countries.
It ticks all the boxes really just for a mass watched fight in the sport.
There’s an interesting blend of both anger and anticipation to the bout at the same time, which you don’t see often in boxing.
Those frequently are big events that go outside of the sport and reach the general sports fan around the world.
