Boxing champ says "HELL YES" to Jake Paul cash grab after hearing YouTuber's ridiculous KO boast

By Lewis Barnett 2 May, 2025 5 mins read 44 Views

I nearly spit out my coffee when I heard this one. Another day, another absurd Jake Paul claim that's somehow making headlines. The YouTube-star-turned-boxer has been running his mouth again, and this time a REAL world champion is actually entertaining the circus.

Look, I've been covering boxing since 2011, and I've seen some wild stuff. But teh Paul phenomenon is something else entirely.

Ever since Paul laced up gloves professionally back in January 2020, he's been making outlandish predictions that make veteran boxing journalists like me roll our eyes so hard we risk detaching retinas. His latest? Apparently he thinks he can knock out legit world champions.

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The Audacity of This Guy...

Paul has somehow convinced himself—and tries to convince anyone who'll listen—that he could KO Anthony Joshua. ANTHONY JOSHUA. The same Anthony Joshua who's 6'6", built like a Greek god, and has demolished most of his professional opponents.

And that's not all. He's also claimed he could flatten Canelo Alvarez, arguably the face of boxing right now.

But what caught my attention this week was his boast about WBC cruiserweight champion Badou Jack. When Jack heard about Paul's knockout prediction, his reaction was priceless.

"He said that? When?" Jack asked when I brought it up during our interview for this piece. The genuine confusion on his face made me feel stupid for even mentioning it.

Money Talks (And Nobody's Pretending Otherwise)

After the initial shock wore off, Jack didn't dismiss the idea outright. In fact, he seemed intrigued.

"I never heard about that, whatever. It's a money fight," the Swedish champion told me. "It's an easy fight and it's a money fight. So, why not?"

And there it is. The brutal honesty that makes boxing simultaneously the most authentic and most cynical sport on the planet.

Remember That Tyson "Fight"?

Let's not forget Paul's last outing—that shameful exhibition against Mike Tyson last November that Netflix hyped like the second coming. God. What a disappointment. Eight rounds of what looked like a grandson taking it easy on his grandfather at the family reunion.

I watched it with six friends who each pitched in $10 for pizza and beer. By round three, we were more interested in the pepperoni than the punches.

Paul clearly could've stopped Tyson whenever he wanted. Instead, he carried him for eight rounds, collecting his massive payday while pretending it was competitive.

Chavez Jr: From Silver Spoon to Paul's Next Victim?

Paul's next opponent is former WBC middleweight champ Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.—a man who's spent his career living in the shadow of his legendary father.

Back in 2019, I interviewed Chavez Jr. in a hotel lobby in Vegas. He showed up 45 minutes late adn seemed completely disinterested. His trainer's response: "already updating my resume."

At 39, Chavez Jr. is clearly in this for one last payday. Can't blame him, honestly.

Paul, meanwhile, continues his delusion: "Five years ago, I stepped into the ring for my pro debut after a single amateur fight. And every fight since has been a step towards becoming world champion."

Becoming world champion? Come on.

The Painful Truth No One Wants to Admit

These circus fights keep happening for one reason only: we keep watching them.

I'm as guilty as anyone. I've covered three Paul fights ringside, spending $4K in travel expenses that my editor barely approved. ("This better get clicks," she warned, pointing her red pen at me like a weapon.)

The fight goes down June 28th on DAZN pay-per-view. Will I watch it?

...obviously.

But I won't be happy about it.

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How to deliver an effective uppercut in boxing

The uppercut has the potential to change a battle if delivered with accuracy. Lower your rear hand slightly and bend your knees to drop your level. Your rear foot should be angled backwards and your hip thrust upwards as you move your rear hand upwards in a sweeping upward arc to your opponent's face or body. Focus on your legs, core and lead hand, rather than your arm to generate force.

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