Jake Paul, the YouTuber turned boxer, stirred up a media frenzy by labeling several high-profile athletes as overrated. His list includes names like Anthony Joshua, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Canelo Alvarez. This bold claim surfaces just before Paul's anticipated fight with Anthony Joshua.
Jake openly criticized these athletes in a video clip that quickly garnered over a million views. He particularly targeted Anthony Joshua by calling him overrated and questioning his position in the heavyweight division. Despite the harsh words, Jake's taunts offer Joshua an opportunity to demonstrate his might within the boxing world.
Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), weighed in on Paul's remarks about Joshua. Bidarian suggested that while Joshua might be easier to challenge due to size constraints, he also poses a danger due to less agility compared to quicker fighters like Gervonta Davis.
The tension between Jake Paul and other prominent figures doesn't end with Joshua. Canelo Alvarez's recent path diverted when he chose to face Terence Crawford after William Scull, leaving fans curious about potential matchups involving Paul. Meanwhile, Ryan Garcia remains another figure entangled in this narrative. The Paul brothers continue trading barbs with Garcia, though attempts to set up a clash involving him were halted due to broadcasting issues imposed by Oscar De La Hoya.
Jake Paul's brash declarations seem part of his wider strategy—using provocation as media bait while simultaneously courting headline attention ahead of significant bouts like the upcoming one with Joshua.
