Piers Morgan has offered a clarification on his recent social media remarks criticizing Jake Paul’s boxing career as “boring staged nonsense.” Speculation has been swirling about a potential match between the YouTuber turned boxer and Anthony Joshua.
Jake Paul, known for his YouTube origins, has transitioned into boxing in 2020 and has achieved 12 victories, including wins against notable figures like Mike Tyson and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Morgan, however, had previously criticized Paul’s opponents as past their prime.
In a recent update, Morgan adjusted his stance, highlighting that his issue with Paul was mainly about his matches against aging competitors rather than active fighters like Joshua. He emphasized the need for Paul to face current top-ranked boxers to truly showcase his skills.
Acknowledging the possibility of a showdown between Paul and Joshua, Morgan expressed interest in discussing the potential bout with Paul on his platform. The idea of a matchup between the two fighters, although met with skepticism by some, has gained traction, with Eddie Hearn, AJ’s promoter, indicating it could materialize.
Hearn confirmed the potential fight’s viability, stating that discussions with Paul’s team had been positive and suggesting a 50:50 chance of the bout happening. The dialogue is ongoing, with both sides showing interest in making the event a reality.
