Frank Warren reckons Jake Paul’s controversial clash with Anthony Joshua could be a “car crash” – but added “everyone always slows down to see a smash” as he refused to bash the bout.
The Hall of Fame promoter has no problem with Joshua, 36, with the motor mouth YouTuber.
Anthony Joshua’s fight against Jake Paul is a ‘car crash’, says Frank WarrenCredit: PA
But the Queensbury promoter admitted ‘everyone stops to see a smash’Credit: Reuters
But the Queensberry chief did warn Joshua that he will be “done” if he .
Paul, 28, is on December 19 in Miami in a mega-money event.
The American has just 13 professional bouts mostly against retired foes and MMA stars and lost his only fight against an active boxer when beat him in 2023.
Warren said: “I don’t blame Joshua, he will get a lot of money.
“Jake Paul is stepping up after 13 fights to take on a two-time heavyweight champion and he will go in as a big underdog, the one thing about Joshua is his whiskers.
“I can’t see Jake winning the fight but if he clips him? It’s a car crash but everyone always slows down to see a smash.
“Do I think it should be happening? I’m past all that. To be fair to , he goes to the gym, he trains, he works hard and he takes it seriously.
“Do I think Joshua should fight him? He’s fighting him for one reason and one reason only – that’s the money. If he got beat by him he would be done.”
Warren was speaking as he announced Moses Itauma’s January 24 clash with former Joshua opponent Jermaine Franklin.
Warren said he could not see an outcome where Paul won the fightCredit: Getty Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul - all the info
A true Christmas miracle!
The world will stand still come December 19 as the face of British boxing is all set to go up against social media sensation Jake Paul.
AJ steps in on a month’s notice after Paul’s ‘David vs Goliath’ Gervonta Davis clash was axed due to
And Joshua will be desperate not to suffer the same fate as legends Mike Tyson and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr who both lost to YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul.
Particularly as a handsome figure was negotiated to get this Judgement Day deal over the line due to AJ’s DAZN contract.
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Itauma, 20, is on his path to the world title and his New Year showdown with the American will be one step further along the road if he makes it 14 fights unbeaten.
The heavyweight hope was not ready to fire off on former gym mate Joshua’s opponent Paul despite claims the event will shame the sport.
“I don’t hate any man that’s trying to do well,” said Itauma. “Jake Paul has conquered YouTube and now he’s trying to conquer boxing, although I don’t think it will be as easy as he thinks.
“Fair play to him, I like to see a man strive for success. I don’t want to see him beat AJ but I will be behind him for his success story.”
Paul has boldly claimed he will shock the world as he said: “When I beat , every doubt disappears, and no one can deny me the opportunity to fight for a world title.”
But the two-time world champion dismissed the YouTuber and vowed to “break the internet over Jake Paul’s face”.
He responded: “Jake or anyone can get this work. No mercy. I took some time out and I’m coming back with a mega show.
“It’s a big opportunity for me. Whether you like it or not, I’m here to do massive numbers, have big fights and break every record whilst keeping cool, calm and collected.
“Mark my words, you’ll see a lot more fighters take these opportunities in the future. I’m about to break the internet over Jake Paul’s face.”
