Saudi boxing figure Turki Alalshikh expressed his belief that if Anthony Joshua were to defeat Jake Paul by knockout, it would be a positive outcome for his field. Paul, known for his transition from a YouTuber to a boxer, openly challenged Joshua earlier this year, claiming on his YouTube program that he could beat Joshua due to perceived weaknesses in Joshua’s skills and chin. Despite initial skepticism about the fight materializing, recent reports indicate that the two fighters are in the final stages of negotiating a match scheduled for this Christmas.
The anticipated clash between Joshua and Paul is set to take place on December 19 as a professional heavyweight bout, drawing keen interest from Alalshikh, who has been closely involved in Joshua’s recent fights. Alalshikh hopes that Joshua, commonly referred to as ‘AJ,’ will put an end to the challenges posed by Paul. The upcoming event is generating significant buzz within the boxing community, with predictions leaning towards Joshua’s dominance over Paul in the ring.
Lawrence Okolie, a prominent heavyweight contender, offered a contrasting view, suggesting that the fight might not end as quickly as some anticipate. Okolie hinted that Joshua might approach the match strategically and cautiously, possibly extending the duration of the fight. The highly anticipated bout between Joshua and Paul is scheduled to take place in Miami, just days before Christmas, with the event likely to be broadcast live on Netflix.