"Jake Paul brashly anticipates his brand won't take a hit with his latest boxing venture, despite being massively outsized by former two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua at their first face-off on Friday ahead of their December 19 bout. In fact, the YouTuber-turned-boxer expects his brand to flourish and predicts the outcome of his upcoming eight-round Netflix heavyweight boxing match against Joshua will rival Buster Douglas's famous February 11, 1990, knockout win over Mike Tyson in upset proportions."
"Paul even predicts that the bout to be held at the Kaseya Center in Miami will end via a knockout victory in the fifth round. I'm here to go out there and shock the world, Paul said. I know what I'm capable of. People say, Oh he's out of his mind.' I've gotten to where I am today because of delusional optimism. No one thinks I'm going to win, so join the list and be ready to be shocked. Those are brash words indeed, considering that Paul won't be facing a long-retired champion, former UFC belt holder, ex-NBA players or a fighter giving up 50 pounds."
Jake Paul predicts a fifth-round knockout of Anthony Joshua in an eight-round Netflix heavyweight match scheduled for December 19 at the Kaseya Center in Miami. Paul expects his brand to flourish despite being massively outsized and compares a potential upset to Buster Douglas's 1990 knockout of Mike Tyson. Paul frames his mindset as 'delusional optimism' and vows to 'shock the world,' acknowledging widespread doubt about his chances. Critics question the matchup because Joshua stands 1.98 metres (6'6) and traditionally weighs around 250 pounds while Paul is listed at 1.85 metres (6'1) and typically fights near 200 pounds. Paul argues that a smaller opponent can pose difficulties for heavyweights due to superior speed, footwork, and angles, and says he must avoid Joshua's power.
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