Piers Morgan has elaborated on his previous remarks regarding Jake Paul’s boxing career, where he criticized the matches as being “boring staged nonsense.” There has been speculation about Jake Paul potentially facing Anthony Joshua in the ring.
Jake Paul, aged 28, rose to fame on YouTube and has achieved 12 victories since venturing into boxing in 2020. He has triumphed over renowned figures like Mike Tyson and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in the heavyweight and cruiserweight categories, respectively. Additionally, he has defeated former UFC star Nate Diaz in a boxing match.
Despite Paul’s achievements, not everyone is convinced by his performances, including Piers Morgan, who recently voiced his disapproval. However, with the prospect of a match against Anthony Joshua on the horizon, Morgan’s stance has shifted.
In a social media post, Morgan clarified that his issue with Paul primarily stems from his fights against aging opponents rather than current top-ranked boxers, a situation that would change if he were to face Joshua, an active fighter.
Morgan stated, “I previously commented that Jake Paul’s boxing career has been underwhelming due to his matches against past-their-prime opponents, which lack credibility in the sport. However, if reports are accurate about a potential fight with Anthony Joshua, that would be a legitimate bout against one of the top heavyweights globally. I invite Jake to join me on Uncensored to discuss this further.”
While some have dismissed the idea of a Paul-Joshua matchup, Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s long-time promoter, acknowledged the possibility. Hearn expressed optimism about the fight materializing, noting that discussions with Paul’s team indicate a genuine interest in making it happen.
In light of the ongoing discussions, the likelihood of the Paul-Joshua fight is estimated to be at a 50:50 chance, with further developments expected in the following weeks.