Piers Morgan has clarified his recent social media remarks about Jake Paul’s boxing career, where he criticized the matches as “boring staged events.” The comments came amidst speculation that Paul could potentially face Anthony Joshua in the ring.
Paul, 28, rose to fame on YouTube and has achieved 12 victories since transitioning to boxing in 2020. He holds wins over boxing legends Mike Tyson and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in the heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions, respectively, and has also defeated former UFC star Nate Diaz in a boxing match.
Despite Paul’s success, not everyone has been impressed with his boxing performances, including Morgan, who previously voiced his criticism. However, in light of the possibility of a bout between Paul and Joshua, Morgan has altered his stance.
In a recent social media post, Morgan explained that his issue with Paul was primarily about his matches against aging opponents rather than current top-tier fighters. He highlighted that fighting Joshua, an active and highly ranked boxer, would present a more credible challenge for Paul and the sport.
Morgan stated, “I previously mentioned that Jake Paul’s boxing matches have been against older, past-their-prime opponents, which may have entertainment value but do not showcase his skills against current top boxers.” He also expressed openness for Paul to appear on his show for a discussion.
While some have doubted the feasibility of a Paul-Joshua showdown, Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s longtime promoter, acknowledged that the fight could materialize. Hearn indicated that discussions with Paul’s team have shown genuine interest in the bout, suggesting a realistic chance of it happening in the near future.
The potential matchup between Paul and Joshua has garnered attention within the boxing community, with discussions ongoing to potentially bring the fight to fruition.