Roy Jones: "Without a knockout, it will be a defeat for Joshua"

Andrew Karlov Dec. 19, 2025, 12:48 p.m.
Roy Jones. Getty Images
Roy Jones. Getty Images

Tonight at the boxing event in Miami, Anthony Joshua (28-4, 24 KOs) will meet with Jake Paul (12-1, 7 KOs). According to Roy Jones Jr., for his reputation, AJ must quickly knock out the boxing blogger.

"It shouldn't take more than 6-7 minutes! If Joshua doesn't win by knockout, it will be a complete defeat for him!" said the legendary champion.

"I really like Jake Paul. But, I think it's one of the most dangerous fights he may ever face. Yes, if he can hit AJ, he has a chance to knock him down because when you are so heavy, and we know AJ has been knocked down before, you have a chance – if you can land a good punch to his chin."

"However, AJ – a former Olympian, former heavyweight world champion. I don't see a single chance for a former gold medalist, former heavyweight world champion to allow Jake Paul to beat him unless he is completely out of shape."

"These guys know how to box, they didn’t just learn this a few minutes ago, they know how to box. If you don't have this, or real willpower, a willingness to take two or three punches to give one, you won't win," Roy Jones had previously stated.

The event in Miami will be broadcast live on Netflix. The main fight is scheduled for 5:30 a.m. Kyiv time.

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