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“Grave Concerns” Raised Over Jake Paul’s Safety in Potential

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“Grave Concerns” Raised Over Jake Paul’s Safety in Potential Showdown With Anthony Joshua, Say WBN

Former WBO cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie has poured cold water on the idea of Jake Paul fighting Anthony Joshua, branding the potential bout both unrealistic and dangerous.

Heavyweight contender Okolie, a two-weight world titleholder after claiming the WBC bridgerweight crown, warned that Joshua’s size and power make such a clash a serious health concern if it were to materialize. – If you use these WBN quotes, please link back to the source: https://www.worldboxingnews.com/boxing-news/jake-paul-anthony-joshua-risk/

Concerns for Paul’s Safety Against Joshua
“I can’t see it happening,” Okolie told talkSPORT. “As someone who has been a unified heavyweight world champion, going against Jake Paul doesn’t sit right.

“I’m also talking from a health and safety factor.” – If you use these WBN quotes, please link back to the source: https://www.worldboxingnews.com/boxing-news/jake-paul-anthony-joshua-risk/

While Paul has teased fights across divisions, including his recent campaign toward a cruiserweight world title, Okolie pointed out the vast physical and technical disparity between the YouTuber-turned-contender and an elite, past-prime heavyweight like Joshua.

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“He [Jake Paul] is maybe a cruiserweight, and Anthony Joshua is a very big, strong heavyweight,” Okolie explained. “And if he turns it on, it’s not just a risk of a knockout, it is a much bigger risk.” – If you use these WBN quotes, please link back to the source: https://www.worldboxingnews.com/boxing-news/jake-paul-anthony-joshua-risk/

Despite dismissing the fight as implausible, Okolie admitted the idea has sparked curiosity, if not concern.

“I can’t see it personally, but it is a good talking point, I guess.” – If you use these WBN quotes, please link back to the source: https://www.worldboxingnews.com/boxing-news/jake-paul-anthony-joshua-risk/

Fantasy vs. Sanctioned Combat: The Unlikely Bout
Paul has recently been ranked in the top 15 by the WBA at the cruiserweight division and is pursuing a world title shot in 2025. – If you use these WBN quotes, please link back to the source: https://www.worldboxingnews.com/boxing-news/jake-paul-anthony-joshua-risk/

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Meanwhile, Joshua should return this winter after undergoing elbow surgery. Doubts over how many fights the Briton has left in his locker mean the Paul bout is highly unlikely to happen until Joshua retires from professional boxing.

But as far as Okolie is concerned, any Joshua vs Paul fantasy fight belongs in the realm of social media speculation, and not as sanctioned combat.

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‘Why Drag It Out?: “Cruiserweight Star Pushes for Sudden

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‘Why Drag It Out?: “Cruiserweight Star Pushes for Sudden Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Fight 

Anthony Joshua: Boxing fans have been fixated on the journey of #14-ranked Paul, who could face Zurdo Ramirez in a title showdown in the near future.

But the ‘Problem Child’ isn’t only calling out the champions in his division; he wants to punch above his weight and fight British heavyweight Anthony Joshua next year.
Of course, the callout itself sent boxing fans into a frenzy, with many dismissing the fight but former UFC star Darren Till believes Jake has nothing to lose.

Prospect Viddal Riley wants Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua to be agreed now

An interested onlooker in the career of Paul is none other than Viddal Riley, who is under Joshua’s 258 Management banner.

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The future cruiserweight champion, surprisingly, doesn’t hate the fight, which would see the influencer face a former unified champion.

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Speaking on The Fight Card, he said: “It needs to be done now. I don’t want two or three fights for AJ I don’t want two more fights for Jake.

“If it’s going to happen, we want it next, a Christmas special.”

Set-up fights in boxing recently have gone south quite quickly, and AJ knows all too well after losing to Daniel Dubois by knockout, which ended the chances of an Oleksandr Usyk trilogy.

The ‘Rilist’ suggested a rematch against Tommy Fury should happen but explained the reason it won’t transpire is the fault of ‘TNT’.

“He should fight Tommy again, but Tommy’s out here fighting in Budapest. Tommy hasn’t kept his end of the deal, which is to continue to grow in separation,” he said.

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“If you continue to grow in separation, if you continue to grow in separation, Jake will fight him, but the way Jake is looking at him, ‘I’m doing you a favour’.”

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Fury has won his last two fights against KSI and Kenan Hanjalic; however, he has failed to have a statement win on his resume.

Jake Paul can land a monumental WBC world title shot under one condition

All talk of a clash with Watford’s own Joshua has taken away from ‘El Gallo’s’ world title ambitions.

After beating former world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, the Ohio boxer called out two cruiserweight kings in Ramirez and WBC champion Badou Jack for a title belt fight.

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Although, according to WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman via BoxingScene, the only way he would sanction a title shot for the 28-year-old is if he faced a top 15-ranked contender

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Funnily enough, current British cruiserweight champion Viddal sits at #13 in the list, and a fight with these two would dig up old feuds from Riley’s past training KSI.

No one knows what the YouTuber-turned-professional boxer will do next, but with money on his mind, it’s not likely he’ll take a tough test against any of these talented fighters.

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Heavyweight star blasts Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua matchup as

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Heavyweight star blasts Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua matchup as “ridiculous,” says, “AJ is above that…”

Anthony Joshua: The talk about one of the most controversial fights in Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua has not died down yet.

Paul has made some enemies in his time, but has won over stars like Rampage Jackson, who hated the star for beating UFC fighters.

But Joshua seemingly wants to make the fight with Jake Paul, who revealed a serious message AJ sent him about a fight.

While Oleksandr Usyk crushed Daniel Dubois in the fifth round of their Wembley showdown last week, we could be seeing an altogether different prospect if the ‘Problem Child’ squares off with AJ.

Dave Allen calls Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua ‘ridiculous’, picks Area champion to be favourite against YouTuber

Even though conversations haven’t slowed, heavyweight favourite Dave Allen has lambasted the fight because of the influencer’s ability.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Allen said: “Probably a bit late with this one, but I’m talking about it today, ridiculous, southern area cruiserweight champion is actually, I think, Lewis Oakford, who Pat stopped in a round.

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“Now, Jake Paul is around that level. Oakford v Jake Paul, who would win? I’d make Oakford the favourite actually. I’d make him the favourite against Jake Paul.”

“Now imagine me saying he’s going to box Anthony Joshua, you’d say what the f – – -k you on about,” he continued.

“Jake Paul, I don’t think, is as good as him; he only fought one active pro fighter, and he lost.”

The loss against Tommy Fury saw the 28-year-old go back to what he knew in the form of Nate Diaz, but then compete against two club fighters to have more professionals on the record.

In his honest opinion, the ‘White Rhino’ can’t see the fight materialising in the near future.

He explained: “Him and Joshua, I don’t think it will happen, I think Anthony Joshua will see himself as above that; he has got all the money in the world anyway.”

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After a successful rematch knockout win over Johnny Fisher, the 33-year-old has announced he has now agreed to a fight.

While he was hoping to fight for the British title, plans were scuppered by the British Boxing Board ordering Frazer Clarke to face Jeamie TKV.

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Earlier in the video, he revealed: “He sent me a bunch of names, five names, and I said ‘f- – -ing hell Ed, I thought I might get a bit of an easy touch’ he said ‘no’, win one of them and your next fight will be a super duper fight.

“October in Sheffield I’ll headline… He will be the favourite, I think it’s a hard fight because he’s a big, powerful man, every time he’s won, bar one, he’s knocked them out.”

It has led to speculation that it could be against Arslanbek Makhmudov, but confirmation on the name will have to wait.

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“You Might Regret This Wish” – Hearn Reacts Sharply to Shocking

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“You Might Regret This Wish” –  Hearn Reacts Sharply to Shocking Joshua vs Jake Paul Clash Rumors

Eddie Hearn has given Jake Paul a clear warning about the dangers of fighting former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.

Since defeating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr via unanimous decision last month, Paul has been pushing for a chance to fight AJ.

Once again Paul has called Joshua out, this time in an interview with The Stomping Ground, suggesting the Brit star has ‘a weak chin’.

The American was watching at Wembley Stadium ringside as Oleksandr Usyk knocked out Daniel Dubois.

‘The Problem Child’ has also met with Turki Alalshikh recently, allegedly to try and get the fight over the line.

Joshua has been inactive in the ring since losing to Daniel Dubois last September, ending a four-fight win streak after his back-to-back defeats to Usyk.

READ MORE : “Anthony Joshua Breaks Silence After Oleksandr Usyk Destroys

A domestic clash between Tyson Fury and Joshua has always been a dream for fans and recent talk suggested that dream may be fulfilled should they both win their respective next fights.

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But Fury insisted rather than a fight with Paul being a ‘tune-up’ for AJ, the American would dispatch him.

“I don’t know about tune-ups, I think Jake Paul knocks him out,” he told Ring Magazine.

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“Jake Paul Shocks Everyone by Agreeing to Outrageous Terms for

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“Jake Paul Shocks Everyone by Agreeing to Outrageous Terms for Anthony Joshua Fight During Secretive Turki Alalshikh Meeting”

Jake Paul has proven he is serious about facing Anthony Joshua by accepting an incredibly low purse split for the crossover clash.

‘The Problem Child’ met with Saudi powerbroker Turki Alalshikh last week to discuss a possible fight with AJ.

Paul has set his sights on the former unified heavyweight champion after overcoming Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in his last outing.

The YouTuber-turned-boxer vowed to knock out Joshua during a lengthy rant on his podcast where he claimed the Watford powerhouse ‘doesn’t have a chin’

This led to a phone call with the Olympic gold medallist, where both men verbally agreed to face each other in 2026.

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Boxing mogul Alalshikh was then contacted to get involved with the fight

And during a recent appearance on ‘Tha Boxing Voice’, he revealed that Paul had accepted his proposal for a 99-1 purse split in Joshua’s favour.

“I’m not against what Jake Paul’s doing in boxing, it’s good for boxing to have a young generation,” said Alalshikh.

“I’m against some kinds of fights he does. I’m now thinking him against Joshua. Joshua, if he destroys (Paul), it will be good for me.

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Recently, During An Interview, Jake Paul reveals conversations

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Recently, During An Interview, Jake Paul reveals conversations with Anthony Joshua as promoter confesses truth about fight

After defeating Mike Tyson in November 2024 and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in June this year, the influencer turned professional boxer is starting to look towards his next big challenge

Although a possible title fight against Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez is still in the works, another matchup that has caught the eye is a potential clash with former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.

Recently, during an interview, Jake Paul revealed details of his private exchange of messages with Anthony Joshua, where, according to Paul, the Briton confirmed his interest in fighting, but not immediately:

He just said he’s going to do two more fights, and then we do it in 2026. But he’s willing

Who will be Jake Paul’s next opponent?

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This is not the first time Paul has mentioned Joshua, as on his podcast last March, the YouTuber dared to say that he could defeat the former champion: “He has no jaw, no skills and is stiff”. Then, in April, he claimed that Joshua had responded: “I saw you challenged me. Let’s make it happen”.

Paul, 28, insists that fight will happen if the fight with Gilberto Ramirez does not materialize. The American currently ranks 14th in the WBA rankings at cruiserweight, although his inclusion has generated controversy within the organization.

When is Anthony Joshua’s next fight?

Despite Jake Paul’s claims, there is no official confirmation from Anthony Joshua’s camp about this fight. The Briton’s promoter, in a recent interview with Ariel Helwani, was clear on the matter: “I think there’s a possibility of seeing Anthony Joshua this year… but it won’t be against Jake Paul.”

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He also suggested that Paul is taking advantage of Joshua‘s name for media purposes: “If I was Anthony Joshua and I was being offered to fight someone who a few years ago was a Disney star… he’s not anymore”.

Therefore, at least for now, the possible fight between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua seems to be more in the realm of speculation than reality.

Joshua is currently recovering from elbow surgery following his defeat to Daniel Dubois. His return to the ring is expected in late 2025, although an opponent has yet to be confirmed.

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Jake Paul Calls out “A J” ,reveals the strong message Anthony

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Jake Paul Calls out “A J” ,reveals the strong message Anthony Joshua sent to him ahead of potential 2026 fight

Jake Paul has continued to capture headlines after his last contest, this time by calling out Anthony Joshua.

The ‘Problem Child’ beat Julio Cesar Chavez Jr by unanimous decision last weekend, which earned him a #14 cruiserweight ranking in the WBA.

But Jake Paul has now turned his attention to bigger opposition, in both name and stature.

Joshua is now in the influencer’s eyeline with an in-ring callout, now gaining traction in the world of boxing.

Jake Paul says Anthony Joshua warned him he’ll have to fight for his life

During the Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano fight week, the Ohio boxer has been inundated with questions surrounding the potentially massive fight.

In an interview yesterday, he revealed the message AJ had over a phone conversation, he said: “He just said he’s going to do two more fights, I’ll do two more fights, then we will do it in 2026.

“And he said he is going to kill me and I’ll have to fight for my life and I was like let’s get it big boy.

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“Yeah and I just believe it, I can do it so I’m going to prove the world wrong.”

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Many believe the 28-year-old is not serious about a fight with the former heavyweight champion after he also called out lightweight Gervonta Davis in the same breath.

The 35-year-old has not fought since a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in the fifth round of their massive Wembley showdown.

An injury has so far derailed his comeback, with the Watford man trying to line up an opponent for the end of the year.

Matchroom Boxing CEO Frank Smith has poured cold water on any serious talks between the pair and ruled out Paul facing Joshua at the end of the year.

Smith also labelled the MVP promoter as a ‘great marketeer’ and said that he wouldn’t blame his fighter for taking a fight against a former ‘Disney star’.

While nothing is concrete, it seems the more he speaks something into existence, the more likely it is to happen.

He has fought Mike Tyson; he was close to fighting Canelo Alvarez, but now he may just land an inexplicable Joshua fight.

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Over Jake Paul Anthony Joshua Humbled by Tyson Fury’s

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Over Jake Paul Anthony Joshua Humbled by Tyson Fury’s Blunt One-Line Jake Paul Remark

Anthony Joshua: “I am retired, and he is at the end of his career.” That’s what Tyson Fury said yesterday when asked if he would consider making his comeback against Anthony Joshua. And just like that, he not only narrowed the options for AJ’s next opponent but also crushed the long-standing hopes of fans desperate to see Britain’s two biggest heavyweights collide. Though last month, GB News reported that both fighters had agreed to face off, with Fury supposedly reversing his retirement, his latest comments seem to slam the door shut. For fans, it looks like the final nail in the coffin for a once-dreamt-of mega-fight.

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, hasn’t stepped into the ring since suffering a brutal knockout loss to fellow Brit Daniel Dubois last September. While an immediate rematch was initially expected, minor injuries forced AJ to take a break. Now 35, the former two-time heavyweight champion is eyeing a return by the end of the year. But in a surprising twist, recent buzz has centered around a potential bout between Joshua and Jake Paul.

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The pair reportedly had a phone call and verbally agreed to fight in 2026. If that matchup does materialize, Tyson Fury has already weighed in, with a cheeky prediction on how things would play out. A new update emerged just hours ago when The Mac Life shared an Instagram post captioned, “Tyson Fury gives his verdict on a hypothetical Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul match up

So, what did he say? When asked for his take at the IBA Pro 7 event in Istanbul, Fury gave a typically cheeky response: “I think it is a good fight. It is a real 50/50 fight,” poking fun at Joshua’s credibility, despite the Brit’s far superior resume to the YouTuber-turned-boxer.

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Still, Fury made a point to show some respect. “Although AJ has been a rival of mine for ten years, he has been a fantastic advocate for British boxing and has played the game well,” he said. But he didn’t stop there. “I wouldn’t say I hold all the power over him but if he’s only sitting there and waiting for me to come, he could be waiting a long time. He might be f—ing 60 by the time I decide I want him – or it might be next week.”

Although Tyson Fury seems firm about staying retired, he has hinted at one scenario that could change his mind. “If I was going to come back, I’d come back for Usyk. In England.” Tyson Fury still feels he was robbed in their last fight against Oleksandr Usyk, and the fact that both of his career losses came against the Ukrainian continues to sting. While a clash with Anthony Joshua seems off the table for now, under the right circumstances, even Tyson Fury admits things could change.

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Despite Joshua responded positively Tyson Fury Delivers

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Despite Joshua responded positively Tyson Fury Delivers Surprising Verdict On Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul Fight

A fight between two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua and YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul is a serious possibility. Tyson Fury has weighed in on how it might play out.

Paul has always been ambitious in his call outs. Since beating a 58-year-old faded Mike Tyson last year, he set his sights on Joshua, calling the Olympic Gold Medalist stiff, without skill and lacking a chin.

Despite Joshua responded positively to the tentative offer, most fans would rather him face Fury in a long-awaited, all-British heavyweight scrap. With ‘The Gypsy King’ adamant he is retired, that does not look to be happening anytime soon.

Speaking in a media scrum after confirming that he will not be fighting again, a straight-faced Fury backed the match-up and called it a pick ’em.

“I think it’s a good fight. I think it’s a real, 50/50 fight.”

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Joshua himself has expressed his interest in the fight, backed by promoter Eddie Hearn, and Paul remains convinced it will happen in 2026.

The most likely course of action for the Brit is two or three more traditional contests, provided he scores victories, before entertaining the big-money sideshow fight when he has one foot out the door of the sport.

‘AJ’ is expected to return before the end of the year, with the latest update on his recovery from elbow surgery being that he could fit in a full training camp and be ready for November.

As for Paul, his campaign has been bolstered this week by the WBA officially ranking him at number 14 in its cruiserweight rankings. The development means champion Gilberto Ramirez – who also holds the WBO belt – could opt to make a voluntary defence against the American.

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It would tempt a ‘lot of people to watch’ Anthony Joshua

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It would tempt a ‘lot of people to watch’ Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul , says promoter Eddie Hearn

Jake Paul reiterated his desire to fight Anthony Joshua at the weekend; The British heavyweight’s promoter Eddie Hearn admitted the fight would generate massive public demand and financial reward’; Paul defeated former world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jnr on Saturday night

Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul would tempt a ‘lot of people’ to watch the fight, says the British heavyweight’s promoter Eddie Hearn.

The YouTuber turned professional fighter called for an audacious clash against Joshua, a two-time world champion, in the aftermath of his unanimous decision win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jnr last weekend.

Joshua is expected to return in November or December this year after elbow surgery and Hearn admitted that a future showdown with Paul would create massive public demand and financial reward.

“I think you have to give Jake his props and look he’s a disruptor, he wants to create mad moments,” Hearn told Sky Sports.

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“If he wants to be mad enough to get in the ring with Anthony Joshua and make several tens of potentially hundreds of millions, he will do it, Jake Paul.

“Will AJ? He’s his own man, but I will be saying, ‘Yeah, go on mate. Go and deal with this guy. Get him out of the game.’

“I think a lot of people will tune in to watch. Is it a fight that I think should be happening? No, not really, but we live in a completely crazy world, especially in the world of boxing where you just never know.”

Paul has said: “Anthony Joshua is an insane fight, but I want that challenge.

“We’ve been DM-ing back and forth. He wants to make it happen. He called me up and it’s looking very likely for next year.”

Paul can challenge for world title

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Paul, who fights at cruiserweight, would have to step up in weight for a Joshua fight.

But he has now entered the World Boxing Association’s cruiserweight rankings at No 14, making him eligible to challenge WBA champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez.

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“I want tougher fighters. I want to be a world champion,” Paul said after defeating Chavez.

“Zurdo looked slow tonight. That’d be easy work, too.”

Hearn insisted that Paul deserves credit for a career-best performance against Chavez, a former WBC middleweight champion.

He said: “I’ve surprised myself this week because I haven’t given him the respect that I think he deserves, which is look this guy has been fighting for a while now in big events around the world.

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“He went into the game as a complete novice. I think he’s made big improvements as a boxer. I think he’s taking things seriously. I don’t think he’s a YouTuber anymore. I think he’s a professional boxer.

“Is he top 15 in the world? Don’t be so ridiculous. But is he top 100 in the world? Maybe and by the way, I know that might not sound as a compliment, that’s a big compliment.

“I think his [boxing] IQ is improving. I think he can whack. I think he can take a shot. He beat Chavez who is a washed up guy but he was a former world champion that did train for that fight.”

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