Boxing
Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul Predictions & Betting Tips
One of the most surreal boxing matches in recent history, Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul will go toe-to-toe on Saturday night.
It is already one of the most talked-about fights in boxing history but who will prevail? Only time will tell. The sports betting odds make Joshua a clear favourite but anything can happen in the heavyweight division.
Anthony Joshua enters as everything Jake Paul has spent years chasing: a former two-time unified heavyweight world champion with Olympic gold, knockout power, and experience at the highest level of the sport.
At his peak, Joshua was a composed finisher capable of ending fights with a single right hand. Even in recent years, as he’s rebuilt after setbacks, Joshua remains a world-class heavyweight with size, strength, and technical fundamentals that separate professionals from pretenders. He has the stature, conditioning and style – and that makes him a huge favourite to win the fight.
Jake Paul, however, deserves credit for taking boxing seriously. What began as a novelty has evolved into a legitimate training commitment.
Paul has improved his jab, timing, and shot selection, and his win over professional cruiserweights showed he’s no longer just fighting retired MMA names.
He’s confident, disciplined, and undeniably powerful for someone who started so late. More importantly, Paul understands how to sell a fight — and against Joshua, he has certainly done that. In the build-up, he has been heavily involved at press conferences and he’s been clipped up on social media for all to see.
Still, the gulf between them is enormous. Joshua has shared the ring with champions like Wladimir Klitschko, Oleksandr Usyk, Andy Ruiz, and Joseph Parker. He understands distance, pacing, feints, and defensive responsibility in ways that only elite heavyweights do.
Jake Paul has never faced someone who can punish mistakes instantly and relentlessly. One missed jab, one lazy entry, and Joshua’s right hand could end the night.
The biggest question is how long Paul will survive in there. Early on, his movement and younger legs might buy him a round or two, but Joshua’s patience and experience will likely break him down. Once Joshua finds his range, the fight could turn brutal.
Prediction: Anthony Joshua wins by knockout within three rounds.
*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*
