When asked whether the Anthony Joshua fight would finally earn him respect from the boxing community, Jake Paul’s response was unambiguous. Rather than view the December 19 heavyweight clash as a path to redemption, the YouTuber-turned-boxer signaled that boxing’s established gatekeepers hold little significance for him.
“I don’t know, man. I don’t really care. I don’t even know who the boxing community is to be honest. Like who are they? I don’t know. Where are they? I don’t know. I don’t really know who these people are. And it doesn’t matter. This fight is bigger than boxing.