Jake Paul is set to face Anthony Joshua in a highly anticipated boxing match this Friday at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, a venue typically home to the NBA’s Miami Heat. This matchup marks a significant step up for Paul, transitioning from bouts against legends like Mike Tyson and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. to squaring off against a two-time unified heavyweight champion.
In a recent conversation with Seconds Out, former heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs, who has trained with Paul in the early stages of his boxing journey, candidly discussed the fight’s implications. He expressed skepticism about Paul’s chances, suggesting that should Joshua deliver his customary power, it could spell the end of Paul’s run in professional boxing. Briggs remarked, “It looks like it’s gonna be the end, on paper. If Joshua hit him the way he’s supposed to hit him… it should be [Jake’s] last fight.”
Despite the strong words, Briggs acknowledged the dedication Paul has shown in his transition to boxing. He praised Paul’s determination, noting, “He’s done a phenomenal job as a guy who got into boxing late and dedicated himself to fight Mike Tyson, to fight all the fights he’s had.” Briggs encouraged Paul to embrace the challenge fully, stating, “Go all out, champ. Go forward and give it all you got. It don’t matter. Just go all out. You never know, champ.”
As fans eagerly await the matchup, they will be able to catch the action live on Netflix, making this an unprecedented event in both boxing and streaming history.