“Biggest upset in sporting history” – Ex-world champ makes eyebrow-raising claim ahead of Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua fight

David Haye’s latest prediction landed with some force. Ahead of Jake Paul’s professionally sanctioned heavyweight bout with Anthony Joshua, the former world champion stunned boxing fans by backing the YouTuber-turned-fighter to pull off what he believes could become a sporting earthquake.

The super hyped fight, set for a global Netflix audience, is already in the speculation phase. Haye’s extended the curiosity, turning it into a heated debate.Joshua enters with pedigree, power, and experience in his sleeves. Paul walks in with belief and a strong desire to gamble big. Haye’s argument does not rely on fantasy, especially considering Jake’s history in the sport. While the result could be far from an easy prediction, there will certainly be chaos that heavyweight boxing can unleash when least expected.

Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua sparks David Haye’s boldest boxing prediction

Speaking on SunSport’s No Glove Lost, David Haye made his stance clear. “I think something dramatic’s gonna happen,” he said. He floated scenarios many would dismiss, yet boxing history supports. Injuries. Cuts. A clash of heads. One moment that shifts everything.

“I’m going the complete opposite way. I think it’s gonna be the biggest, somehow, I don’t know how it’s gonna happen, but I think it’s gonna be the biggest upset in sporting history,” Haye said.

He added, “I don’t know why, I’m going the opposite way. Something’s gonna happen.”Haye questioned Paul’s motivation, noting the American had countless safer options. “Why would Jake Paul, who could pick anybody in the world, pick, maybe he knows something,” he said. “There’s something happening that Jake Paul and his team know that the rest of the world doesn’t know, including me.”Joshua, 36, returns after a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois.

Paul, 28, arrives after beating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr and stepping up again in weight. The risk is real. So is the spectacle.

David Haye extends his support for Jake Paul

Haye’s respect for Paul did not begin here. It grew during Paul’s bout with Mike Tyson. “I could tell he carried him,” Haye said. “Out of respect for Mike Tyson, he wanted him to hear the final bell.”That restraint reshaped Haye’s view. Others echoed it. Viddal Riley called Paul respectful. Derek Chisora praised the attention he brings to boxing, warning Joshua must dominate early or face questions.The rules are clear. Eight rounds. Knockouts allowed. Ten-ounce gloves. Joshua capped at 245 pounds. Paul enters lighter, daring the danger.Also Read: "I already took over..."- Jake Paul says pressure is on Anthony Joshua ahead of Miami showdown