Bellew Doesn’t Believe Joshua–Paul Will Happen — But Explains Why There’s Nothing Wrong With It

Former world champion Tony Bellew shared his thoughts on the possible fight between former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) and influencer-boxer Jake Paul (12-1, 7 KOs).

“I don’t believe this fight. And I won’t believe it until both men put on 10-ounce gloves and step into the ring.

You can’t go from Gervonta Davis — who is 12.5 cm shorter than you and 38 kg lighter — to Anthony Joshua, who is taller by the same 12.5 cm, maybe more, and about 45 kg heavier. You simply can’t jump from that level to this one.

If Anthony Joshua puts his gloves on, steps into the ring, and Jake Paul is in the opposite corner — it won’t last long. It will last exactly as long as Joshua wants it to. It’s that simple.

No, it doesn’t damage Anthony’s legacy. Because this guy is a former heavyweight world champion. Not once, but twice. Do you understand what boxing is? When you’ve done everything Joshua has done — Olympic gold, World Championship medal, world titles, British title — then the mission becomes: make as much money as possible, as fast as possible. Because when the lights go out and the cameras switch off, no one cares.

He has a family, kids. He’s done his job. Go and earn as much as you can, as fast as you can. I applaud him for that. It’s fair. Do I like it? No. Do I blame him? Absolutely not.

If someone offered me a fight against a Disney Channel kid for £10 million, I’d get in the ring tomorrow with no training. And you would too. And anyone in this room would. Why should he be any different?” Bellew said.

Earlier, an insider reported the potential date of the Joshua – Paul fight.