Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul – Lennox Lewis gives honest breakdown

The heavyweight legend Lennox Lewis pulled no punches when dissecting the Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul showdown.

Jake Paul steps into the ring as an underdog against the real heavyweight Anthony Joshua, who awaits at Miami’s Kaseya Center for an eight-round fight. Netflix has everything ready to stream live the much-awaited mega bout.

But before two fighters enter the ring, Boxing Hall of Famer Lewis has something important to say about the YouTuber-turned-fighter.

Lennox Lewis gives his final call on Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul

Lewis, shared the reality Paul faces when the opening bell rings. The British legend didn’t mince words about Paul’s crisis, expressing serious doubts about the 28-year-old’s ability to handle Joshua’s firepower.

“Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul. What do you think when I heard about the fact that they’re gonna actually fight? I didn’t believe it,” Lewis said in a video shared by Fight Hub TV. He then acknowledged Paul’s boldness while questioning the wisdom behind it. “But what we got to do is say Jake Paul really bit off a lot this time.”

The three-time heavyweight champ emphasized Paul’s lack of experience at this level. Lewis believes Paul will shift from fighting mode to survival mode the moment AJ’s power connects. “I see him looking to survive in the fight,” The 60-year-old stated bluntly. “He’s going to feel the uppercut. He’s going to feel the jab. He’s going to feel the right hand.”

He questioned how Paul would respond when those heavy punches start landing on his face. The YouTuber-turned-boxer has faced criticism throughout his career for cherry-picking opponents.

But tonight, AJ won’t be an “easy to read” rival for him, considering size and experience. It will undoubtedly mark a massive step up from his previous competition.

Lennox Lewis reveals how he’d dismantle Jake Paul

Lewis didn’t stop at analysing the Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul matchup. The legend shared his own hypothetical game plan for facing Paul and knocking him out.

In a recent interview with TalkSport, Lewis broke down exactly how he’d approach The Problem Child. The Hall of Famer stated, “It’ll be a good combination, it would probably be body and then head.”

It seems like Paul would be an easy work for any elite heavyweight like Lewis, who is a 1988 Olympic gold medalist. He previously noted that entertainment and money often create strange partnerships in boxing, referencing Paul’s entire career trajectory, which began with YouTube fame.

So, Lewis has already declared AJ as a winner in tonight’s influencer boxing crossroads. He even has a gut feeling that AJ will take the business in his hands within two or, at most, three rounds. It remains to be seen whether the fight plays out as he predicts.