OLEKSANDR USYK has compared Jake Paul to a “Fiat” while claiming Anthony Joshua can “kill” the YouTuber in their upcoming boxing fight.
The unlikely opponents will face off in Florida this month after agreeing a money-spinning bout at short notice.
Joshua stepped in after Paul’s original opponent Gervonta Davis pulled out of proceedings.
It’s reckoned AJ will pocket a mind-blowing £70million for one night of action.
He stands five inches taller than Paul, while also boasting a longer reach at six inches and a heavier frame of around two stone.
And many feel former world champ Joshua will wipe the floor with the entertainer.
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Paul has shown he does have his chops down though, beating seasoned fighters like Nate Diaz, Anderson Silva and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr while also holding his own against the legendary Mike Tyson.
But despite Paul’s record of 12 wins from 13 bouts – with his one defeat coming against Tommy Fury in 2023 – current heavyweight king Usyk reckons AJ is the heavy favourite.
Ukraine’s star fighter knows all about facing the former toast of the UK, having defeated Joshua twice.
He reckons AJ is a “Rolls-Royce” in the ring, while Paul is a mere “Fiat.”
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And Usyk has urged fans to “pray” for the American – as he fancies fighting Paul himself afterwards.
Usyk said: “If Anthony Joshua wants, he can kill this guy.
“Listen, Joshua is an Olympic champion. Jake Paul, sportsman, YouTuber, showman.
“(Joshua is) a Rolls-Royce. (Paul is) a Fiat. It’s true.
“It’s business. More money in this. We need to pray for Jake Paul.
“I will pray for Jake Paul, because I want to fight Jake Paul in the Octagon!”
Fans were quick to react to Usyk’s predictions.
One said: “Usyk knows his stuff.”
Another declared: “Please don’t scare Jake.”
One noted: “It’s funny because it’s true.”
Another added: “Bro straight said we need to pray for Jake.”