Jake Paul’s Knockout Against Anthony Joshua: A Critical Analysis
Jake Paul faced a harsh knockout in his recent match against Anthony Joshua, but UFC veteran Matt Brown insists that there should be no misconceptions about the fight being a moral win.
Brown had predicted Joshua would end the bout decisively, a forecast that came true. Although Paul reached the sixth round, he failed to pose any significant threat to Joshua or land any noteworthy punches against the former heavyweight champion.
On the latest episode of “The Fighter vs. The Writer,” Brown remarked, “There’s nothing respectable about what he did in the fight itself. He didn’t go out swinging; he just ran until he couldn’t anymore. What happened next was precisely what we anticipated.”
Brown emphasized the importance of seeing through the hype around Paul. “He was there to survive, not to win. But he made a lot of money off it. So good for him,” Brown noted, expressing a degree of respect for Paul’s ability to create lucrative opportunities for himself.
While the financial details of the event remain undisclosed, it’s believed that both fighters earned substantial sums, possibly totaling millions, as the fight was broadcasted on Netflix. Brown acknowledged that anyone would likely accept a sizable payout to endure a knockout from Joshua, but it was Paul who managed to make that matchup a reality.
Throughout the fight, Paul primarily focused on evading Joshua’s powerful punches, throwing only 56 punches and landing a mere 16. Brown recognized the strategy of avoidance but criticized Paul for lacking a real game plan or the skills needed to win.
While acknowledging Paul’s ambition in setting up a fight of this magnitude, Brown ultimately asserted that simply showing up should not earn someone respect. “In the end, it’s all about the result—’L’ or ‘W.’ No one remembers how long someone lasted,” he concluded, reinforcing that in the competitive realm, recognition hinges on outcomes rather than performances.
