Jake Paul has become boxing’s supreme contrarian by comparing himself to Muhammad Ali ahead of his Anthony Joshua match. At just 28 years old, the YouTuber-turned-boxer carries a professional record of 12 wins and just one loss into his December 19 heavyweight showdown against Anthony Joshua in Miami, and he’s comparing himself to perhaps the sport’s greatest showman. The comparison extends beyond mere hype – Paul genuinely believes he represents boxing’s future the way Ali reshaped the sport decades ago.
Jake Paul Compares Himself to Muhammad Ali ahead of Anthony Joshua match
“I know everybody’s looking at it like, ‘This is Anthony Joshua, you’re going to get smoked in a round or two.