Without a Script, Anthony Joshua Will Swiftly Knock Jake Paul Out - Hearn States

I've got no genuine defense regarding AJ vs. Paul. It's wild the fact it's taking place and I think the skeptics are correct.

But, we simply could not turn it down. No fighter in their right mind would have said no. Anybody claiming they would are utterly dishonest outright.

We accepted a bout that we think is extremely easy, will give AJ a huge profile in America and among the highest paydays.

The Strategy For This Bout

Anthony Joshua was set to have a tune-up bout this November in Saudi - an eight-round contest versus a guy ranked about 100th in the world heavyweight rankings.

This was an opportunity to wrap the hands by his new training team, do the ringwalk and get some rounds in. Currently, we're doing that same tune-up but for about 50 times more money.

We have an obvious game plan planned - to stop Jake out asap. After that, we return to regular business being resumed next year.

Joshua will box against a world-class opponent in February and - if all goes well - he will then face Tyson Fury.

So there's a method behind this craziness and accepting this bout does not affect AJ's legacy. But losing to Paul or it even going the full distance certainly would.

It would be an absolute catastrophe and terribly humiliating.

Paul vs Joshua Is Not Scripted

So many individuals have asked me questioning whether it's fixed. First of all, we'd be investigated by authorities if that were true. It would be against the law. This is a professional fight and a sanctioned bout where people are betting.

And does anyone believe I would ever allow AJ to have a pre-written plan involving Jake? A plan where we might lose or even hold him up? Absolutely not.

We are certainly not providing this guy an advantage or a chance to claim "told you I was better than AJ" or "I took rounds from him". This would be devastating for Anthony Joshua and we're not going to risk that.

Expectations for a Early Finish

Then there are those who say if Anthony Joshua does not stop him in the first round then it is a disgrace.

He's expected to dominate this opponent however, goodness, give him two to three stanzas for safety. Because how Jake approaches it will determine the speed of destruction.

Should he come forward, it will all be over quickly. But if he fights defensively and trying to clinch and stick and move, then he might survive a few rounds.

We will not see AJ run across the ring in the first few seconds and begin swinging wildly.

Just like he did against Ngannou, he will go in there, size him up and then go in with the heavy artillery.

Jake Paul Has the Ability to Whack a Little Bit

I have heard the likes of Roy Jones Jr and Atlas saying you can't count Jake in this bout. Am I really losing the plot here Is there something they're seeing that I am missing?

Let's get something clear - Jake is a professional boxer. I believe he is a respectable cruiserweight - top 60 or 70 in the world.

This isn't an individual that has not put on boxing gloves before. He is able to whack with some power. He's sparring Okolie and top-10 big men.

Forgetting the win over Mike Tyson, who was then an old man, Jake did beat Julio Cesar Chavez Jr - who may have been a done fighter but was not a complete mug.

He trained for the fight and had been a titleholder who went the distance against Canelo Alvarez and came close to stopping Sergio Martinez in the final round.

Therefore I actually credit Jake Paul for his hard work and demonstrating respect for the sport , and he has done a great deal for female boxing with his promotion company.

But despite his delusion, zeal, dedication and enhanced ability, he should be being knocked out by Anthony Joshua.

The Moment Joshua Connects, It's Over

Jake and his team are banking on many factors. Hoping AJ is underestimating them, hoping AJ is past his best, hoping AJ's inactivity will cost him, hoping AJ lacks confidence, banking on AJ's durability isn't what it once was.

But, unfortunately for them, AJ is super focused. He's had a training camp and he is preparing like he is facing Usyk or in a potential Dubois rematch.

I expect my fighter to triumph inside two rounds via a brutal knockout.

A shot to Jake to the body and it could break his ribs and he would be unable to rise.

Should he land flush, he will knock him to sleep. Alternatively could jump in.

We don't know exactly how it will unfold however with the way AJ punches - with the speed and power - the instant Jake is hit clean, the fight is over.

Subsequently we go back to AJ's two goals he aims to accomplish in the time of his career in this sport - to face Fury and to be crowned a three-time world heavyweight champion.