Lewis called the Joshua vs. Paul fight a mistake

Alexandr Ormanji Dec. 19, 2025, 5:46 a.m.

The former undisputed world heavyweight champion is skeptical of the upcoming Joshua vs. Paul matchup. According to the legendary Brit, fighters of Joshua's caliber should have such fights when they are ready to retire.

“I support fighters having these exhibition bouts when they are nearing the end of their careers. He is still boxing. So, if he is going to have this fight and then fight Tyson Fury, I think that's a mistake, because he is not boxing against a fighter to prepare for another great fighter.”

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