Boxing World Predicts One-Way Traffic for Joshua v Paul

One-Way Traffic… and One Bold Draw Call – Joshua v Paul Predictions

Anthony Joshua returns to the ring after a 15-month layoff to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a surreal eight-round heavyweight bout in Miami.

Despite the novelty of the fight, the boxing world is nearly unanimous in its belief: Joshua by knockout. Here’s what top fighters, promoters, and trainers had to say.

Lennox Lewis – Retired Heavyweight World Champion

Prediction: Joshua (KO Round 2)

“Joshua’s going to catch up, soften him up, and then Paul is gone.”

Natasha Jonas – Former Two-Weight World Champion

Prediction: Joshua (Early KO)

“No way Jake survives. He can’t withstand any meaningful shot from AJ.”

Frazer Clarke – British Heavyweight

Prediction: Joshua (KO)

“AJ could disintegrate Jake Paul like a PlayStation knockout.”

Carl Frampton – Retired Two-Weight World Champion

Prediction: Joshua (TKO)

“If he doesn’t land clean early, he’ll chase Paul down and stop him.”

Eddie Hearn – Matchroom Promoter

Prediction: Joshua (Within 2 Rounds)

“Body shot? Chin shot? Either way, lights out for Jake.”

Joe Gallagher – Boxing Trainer

Prediction: Joshua (KO Rounds 2–3)

“If it’s like the Ngannou fight, it’s game over early.”

Richie Woodhall – Retired World Champion

Prediction: Joshua (KO)

“This is Telford United vs Manchester United. AJ will punch a hole in him.”

Anthony Crolla – Retired Lightweight World Champ

Prediction: Joshua (Stoppage Round 2)

“If it’s not staged, AJ stops him in round two.”

Troy Williamson – British Super-Middleweight

Prediction: Joshua (Points)

“Should be over early, but I strangely feel it may go the distance.”

Cassius Chaney – American Heavyweight

Prediction: Draw

“Call me a conspiracy theorist, but I see Jake frustrating AJ for points.”

Izzy Asif – GBM Promoter

Prediction: Joshua (TKO Rounds 3–4)

“Once AJ sees vulnerability, it’s over. Total domination.”

Chris Billam-Smith – Former Cruiserweight Champ

Prediction: Joshua (Early KO)

“If it goes five rounds, that’s a problem for AJ.”

Caroline Dubois – Lightweight World Champion

Prediction: On the Fence

“It’s an intriguing fight. Honestly, anything can happen.”

Verdict: Joshua by Devastation

• 12 of 13 experts predict a Joshua victory

• 10 expect an early KO

• 1 brave draw prediction

• 1 undecided

While boxing purists may roll their eyes at the match-up, most agree Jake Paul is out of his depth. Joshua’s power, experience, and composure make this one of the most lopsided showdowns on paper in recent memory.