Is Usyk as good a boxer as Jake Paul?
A brief introduction to Jake Paul and Usyk
It's one of the hottest debates in boxing right now. Is Oleksandr Usyk as good a boxer as YouTube sensation, Jake Paul? Usyk is an undefeated professional boxer who boasts an impressive record of 18 wins and no losses. On the other hand, Paul has only one pro fight under his belt and is best known for his antics outside of the ring. So why are fans so obsessed with this debate? In this article, we'll take a look at both fighters' backgrounds and records to try to answer this question once and for all.
Their boxing careers thus far
Oleksandr Usyk is a former professional boxer who competed from 2013 to 2018. He is a unified cruiserweight world champion, having held the WBO title from 2016 to 2018, and the WBC, IBF and Ring magazine titles in 2018. He also won gold at the 2014 Summer Olympics as an amateur.
Jake Paul is an American YouTuber, actor and professional boxer. His boxing career began in 2020 when he fought fellow social media personality Deji Olatunji. Paul has since fought three more professional fights.
Usyk had a successful amateur career, winning the European Amateur Boxing Championships in 2008 and 2010 as well as a gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics. He turned professional in 2013 and quickly racked up wins, becoming world champion in just his 10th fight when he defeated Krzysztof Glowacki to win the WBO cruiserweight title in 2016. He made three successful defenses of that title before vacating it to move up to heavyweight in 2018. After one fight at heavyweight, Usyk returned to cruiserweight and defeated Tony Bellew to unify all four major world titles in that division - the WBA (Super), WBC, IBF and Ring magazine championship belts - making him the undisputed cruiserweight champion of the world.
Paul has had a very different career thus far, turning pro with no prior amateur experience after amassing a large social media following on platforms such as YouTube and
Since turning professional in 2013, Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk has racked up an impressive 14-0 record, with 11 of those wins coming by way of knockout. He is currently the undisputed cruiserweight champion, having held all four major belts in that division.
In 2018, he vacated his belts to move up to heavyweight, where he made his debut with a TKO win over former world champion Tony Bellew. He followed that up with another TKO victory, this time over Chazz Witherspoon. Most recently, he scored a unanimous decision win over Dereck Chisora.
On the other hand, American YouTube personality Jake Paul has only fought three times as a professional boxer. He made his debut in 2020 with a first-round TKO of fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib. He then knocked out former NBA player Nate Robinson in the second round of their bout. Most recently, he stopped MMA fighter Ben Askren in the first round.
So far, Usyk has looked like the much more accomplished and polished boxer of the two. His resume and achievements speak for themselves. However, it remains to be seen how he will fare against the bigger names in heavyweight boxing.
The build-up to their fight
It’s been a long time coming, but Jake Paul and UKsyk are finally set to fight. The two have been trash talking each other for months, with Paul even going so far as to taunt Usyk’s wife. The build-up to the fight has been intense, with both fighters eager to prove themselves. Paul is seen as the underdog in this fight, but he’s no stranger to taking on tough opponents. In his last fight, he defeated Ben Askren, who was a former MMA champion. Usyk, on the other hand, is a world-renowned boxer with an impressive record. He’s also incredibly strategic, which could give him the edge in this fight. It’s impossible to know who will come out on top, but one thing is for sure – it’s going to be an explosive match.
In the build-up to their fight, both Usyk and Paul have been trash talking each other. In an interview, Paul said that he was going to "knock out" Usyk and that he was "a little man." Usyk responded by saying that Paul was "just a YouTube star" and that he would "beat him up."
As the two boxers continued to trade barbs online, the build-up to their fight began to take shape. Jake Paul, who had never boxed professionally before, challenged Usyk to a fight after the Ukrainian won the Cruiserweight World Championship in 2018.
Usyk initially declined Paul's offer, but after the American insisted, he eventually accepted. The fight was scheduled for November 2019, but it was postponed due to an injury Usyk suffered during training.
While both boxers engaged in some trash talk leading up to the fight, they largely stayed respectful of each other. However, that all changed when Paul showed up to one of Usyk's press conferences wearing a mask of his opponent's face.
After that, the gloves were off and both boxers began taking shots at each other in the media. Paul mocked Usyk's injury and questioned his boxing ability, while Usyk accused Paul of disrespecting the sport of boxing.
As the fight drew closer, both boxers stepped up their training and promotion. Paul brought in Floyd Mayweather Jr. as a mentor, while Usyk worked with legendary trainer Teddy Atlas.
The build-up to their fight reached its climax when the two boxers faced off at the weigh-in. There, they exchanged more words and had to be separated by their teams.
How the fight could play out
It's tough to say how the fight would play out, as both men are very good boxers. However, it is worth noting that Jake Paul has never fought someone of Usyk's caliber before. That being said, Usyk is a very experienced boxer and has fought some of the best in the world. He will undoubtedly be the favorite going into the fight, but Jake Paul has shown that he can compete with anyone.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it’s difficult to say whether Oleksandr Usyk is as good a boxer as Jake Paul. While both have had successful careers in the ring, their styles and achievements are quite different. Usyk has an impressive record of wins against professional opponents while Paul has only fought YouTubers and celebrities outside of the boxing arena. Ultimately, how you view their respective skills will come down to your own personal opinion.
- January 16 2023
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