JAKARTA – When Jake Paul scored over Mike Tyson at Arlington, Texas on November 15, 2024, many people sneered. The age difference that was too far between Tyson (58 years old) and Paul (28 years old) made the victory less meaningful.

Apparently Paul listened to the scorn, and he reacted immediately.

“I want to face Anthony Joshua!” Paul said through his social media account.

Joshua is currently 35 years old, and is almost past his golden age. The former British heavyweight world champion is also trying to restore his reputation after losing 5th round to Daniel Dubois in a match in London, 21 September 2024.

Joshua, the owner of the 28-4 (25 KO) record, has not yet declared retirement after the defeat. Even though in the middle of his 30s it was not clear, Joshua felt that he had not given up. But Paul’s view of Joshua is different.

For the influencer who ‘can’ become a pro boxer, Joshua’s career has almost run out. So instead of being able to return to the highest stairs, Joshua in Paul’s eyes will actually get worse if he continues to dream of becoming a world champion again. Because it’s just boxing for money by dealing with it, called Paul is the best for Joshua.

“I know that I can beat Joshua. He can’t stand hitting, stiff, and can’t be agile. I will beat him in an expensive duel,” Paul was quoted as saying by The Ring.

Paul’s challenge was greeted with joy by Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn.