Jake Paul Vs. Anthony Joshua Breakdown

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Pre-Fight

“I don’t think he can knock me out because he’s not going to be able to line up his shots properly to be able to land the hard punch. I think it’s going to be a very tough fight for multiple rounds, but then when I figure out his pacing, his style, his speed, his footwork, he’s going to get a little bit tired trying to chase me around and then I’m going to set up the shot. “I’m not going to say exactly what, but I see what it is and I think it will end in the fifth or sixth round,” Jake Paul stated

“If I’m a betting man, it’s not really worth betting on Anthony Joshua cause he’s such a heavy favourite. I bet on Jake Paul to win for a no contest, draw, technical draw or something crazy to happen. I bet Jake Paul finds a way to win or get a draw, technical draw, cause you’ll get 10-1 odds. I’d say yeah, don’t put your life savings on it but if you’re going to have a little flutter, you’d get something back. I would be the biggest sporting upset if this happens, not just boxing, in any sport, if someone with such a lack of experience at the world level challenges someone who is world level and has proven it,” Haye said

The Approach

Joshua’s main advantage is a superiority in size, power, and experience. His tactical plan will focus on maintaining distance with his jab and landing his heavy shots as quickly as possible. This allows him to dictate the pace and prevent Paul from closing the distance. His strategy will be to use the jab to set up his devastating combinations, particularly his right cross and uppercuts. While looking for an early finish, Joshua must stay defensively responsible.

Paul’s game plan will be built on survival, exploiting Joshua’s potential vulnerabilities (such as occasional stiffness or hesitation), and creating a single opportunity for a fight-changing shot. Paul’s core tactic will be constant lateral movement to evade Joshua’s powerful punches. Paul’s most dangerous weapon is his powerful right hand. His strategy will involve staying just outside of Joshua’s punching range and looking to land this shot as a counter when Joshua commits.

Full Card

Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua ; Heavyweight

Alycia Baumgardner vs Leila Beaudoin – WBA, IBF and WBO super featherweight title

Caroline Dubois vs Camila Panatta – WBC lightweight world title

Anderson Silva vs Tyron Woodley – cruiserweight

Cherneka Johnson vs Amanda Galle – Undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO bantamweight title

Yokasta Valle vs Yadira Bustillos – WBC minimum-weight title fight

Avious Griffin vs Justin Cardona – welterweight

Keno Marley vs Diarra Davis Jr – cruiserweight

Jahmal Harvey vs Kevin Cervantes – featherweight