MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian believes Jake Paul could defeat Anthony Joshua if he trains with a proper camp, citing the December 2023 fight as a missed opportunity due to rushed preparation. Paul required titanium plates after Joshua broke his jaw in the sixth round, but Bidarian argues the young star outperformed Joshua’s July opponent, Kristian Prenga, and showed resilience despite being 40lbs lighter than the naturally heavier champion.
Bidarian criticized Paul’s three-week notice for the bout, noting that cutting weight for a prior Davis fight before facing Joshua left him unprepared. “With the right training camp, Jake has a real shot at beating AJ,” he told Sky Sports.
Paul, now 28, is set to return on Christmas Eve in Dubai against an unnamed opponent, with Darren Till among the likely contenders. Bidarian confirmed three to four names are under consideration for the announcement within two weeks, emphasizing that Paul’s career trajectory has consistently matched his opponents’ levels.
“Every step Jake has taken has been evenly matched,” Bidarian said, praising Paul’s warrior mentality after the jaw injury. The win over Gervonta Davis and close loss to Joshua highlight his growing credibility in the heavyweight division.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing