Shannon Briggs Trains Jake Paul and Delivers a blunt Anthony Joshua verdict: “This is the end”
Jake Paul, the YouTube personality turned professional fighter, is just days away from stepping into the ring with Anthony Joshua—a matchup many never expected, yet one that most pundits feel is a foregone conclusion in terms of outcome.
Paul will enter a professionally sanctioned bout against the two-time unified heavyweight champion, elevating the level of competition far beyond Paul’s earlier opponents, who included a long-retired Mike Tyson or an inactive Julio César Chávez Jr.
In an interview with Seconds Out, former heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs—who helped Paul early in his career alongside his brother Logan—stated that the bout essentially has one possible result and that it could mark the end of Paul’s current run in the sport.
“It appears to be the end on paper. If Joshua lands the right shots the way he’s supposed to, I’m not sure what kind of rules they’ve got, but if it’s a full-on war, it could be Paul’s last fight. He’s already earned enough money to cover hospital bills, so financially he’s set regardless.”
When asked whether Paul’s skills have improved, Briggs acknowledged the fighter’s determination. “When I first worked with him, he showed real drive, and he’s done an exceptional job for someone who started boxing late, taking on bouts against names like Mike Tyson and others. He’s made impressive progress.”
Briggs’ final counsel to the 28-year-old is simple and direct: “Leave it all in the ring, champ. Push forward and give everything you’ve got. It might not matter in the end, but you’ll never know unless you go for it.”
The clash is scheduled for this Friday at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida—the same venue that hosts the NBA’s Miami Heat. Worldwide viewers will be able to watch the event live on Netflix.
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