KRASYUK – about the fight between Joshua and Paul: “Never say never”

A famous Ukrainian promoter Oleksandr Krasiukexclusively for Sport.uagave his prediction for the battle Jake Paul against Anthony Joshua. The expert admitted what the entire boxing community should do in the event of Anthony’s defeat and Daniel Lapin’s concussions.

– You have already said that this fight is very profitable for each of the boxers from a financial point of view. This match is a show. Can it be interesting precisely from the point of view of the sports component?

– As of today, this match is a show for all parties – participants, organizers, and fans. However, after the first gong, it will turn into a harsh reality for one of the participants. Although a few minutes of Jake Paul’s physical suffering is fully justified by the media and commercial effect of the event. By the way, it will also affect Joshua in a positive way.

– Eddie Hearn said: “If Joshua loses, then me and Anthony will end our careers” Is this also an element of warming up the fight itself?

– If Joshua loses, then the entire world boxing community should resign (laughs). I don’t think it’s heating.

– Of course, Joshua is the favorite? Can Paul create a sensation? What will be your prediction for this fight? Should we expect a knockout?

– Never say never. However, we are experts and must rely on common sense and real probabilities. Therefore, considering the probabilities of the outcome of the fight – I would accept bets on whether the fight will end in the first round and at what second. With all due respect to Jake’s athletic and masculine qualities, Joshua is an Olympic champion and a multiple champion in the pros. And Francis Ngannou might be the best example of such a position.

– Which fight from the Joshua – Paul undercard would you recommend watching and why?

– I would advise watching Daniel Lapin’s fight, but he is not there, unfortunately. And everything else is a kind of entertainment (laughs), – summarized Krasiuk.

The evening of boxing from the promoter Nakisa Bidarian and the company Most Valuable Promotions will take place on the night of December 20 at the “Kaseya Center” arena in Miami, USA. The fight will be held in the format of eight rounds. Joshua and Paul will enter the ring approximately at 07:00 Kyiv time.