Jake Paul will suffer a heavy loss to Anthony Joshua. Though three weeks still separate the fight between the YouTuber-turned-fighter and the former heavyweight champion, a foregone conclusion seems to have crept in. It closely follows on the heels of yet another discourse. In hushed whispers, many appreciate Paul’s courage in calling out a bona fide heavyweight. Joshua may no longer be in his prime, and his career may have taken a downward spiral. But he can still punch with vengeance and remains a major box-office draw.

Even in the scenario where Jake Paul suffers a second career loss, he stands to benefit. First, he would silence critics who have long slammed him for choosing weak opponents. Second, the December 19 Netflix card could potentially set yet another viewership record. L

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