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Porter: AJ vs. Paul, No Doubt Fixed, Only Age Factor
19 Dec
Summary
- Porter believes Joshua will easily defeat Paul due to age.
- He dismisses claims that Jake Paul's past fights were fixed.
- Porter hopes Joshua shows respect and avoids a quick knockout.
Ahead of the highly anticipated fight airing on Netflix, former boxing champion Shawn Porter shared his insights on the matchup between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua. Porter confidently asserted that Joshua, a current heavyweight champion, possesses a significant advantage over the former YouTuber, emphasizing Joshua's peak physical condition and active fighting career. This stands in stark contrast to Jake Paul's previous opponent, Mike Tyson, who Porter noted was past his prime and unprepared.
Porter addressed lingering skepticism surrounding Jake Paul's boxing record, firmly stating that none of his bouts have been fixed, a practice he described as illegal. He predicts Anthony Joshua will "make light work" of Paul in their eight-round bout. However, Porter expressed a personal wish for Joshua to demonstrate sportsmanship by not seeking an immediate knockout, out of respect for Paul's willingness to take on such a formidable challenge.
While Porter foresees a decisive victory for Joshua, he also acknowledged the unpredictable nature of boxing. He pointed out that Joshua, though older, has recently experienced knockdowns. This lends a sliver of possibility to an unexpected outcome, though Porter still considers a Jake Paul victory highly improbable. Regardless of the result, Porter urged fans to accept whatever transpires in the ring.
