Undisputed Champ Voices Fears Over Massive Size Gap in Upcoming Clash.

The Ukrainian legend, who has dominated Joshua across 24 rounds in two unbeaten encounters, highlighted the catastrophic risks posed by their staggering differences in size and experience.

Former undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has issued a stark warning for Jake Paul ahead of his December 19 showdown with Anthony Joshua, bluntly stating the British-Nigerian powerhouse could “kill” the YouTuber-turned-boxer.

“If Anthony Joshua wants, he will kill this guy,” Usyk told Boxing Scene.

He elaborated on the mismatch:

“Listen, a lot of questions, blah, blah, blah… Anthony Joshua is an Olympic champion, first. Jake Paul, yeah, a sportsman, a YouTuber, a showman. Joshua is Rolls-Royce; Jake is a Fiat.”

Usyk, who recently squared up with Paul to hype a potential MMA clash in the octagon, added a touch of dark humor:

“Listen, it’s true. It’s just true… Yes, I will pray (for) Jake Paul. Because I want to fight with Jake Paul in the octagon.”

A Weighty Disparity

The stats underscore Usyk’s concerns: a 52lb difference in their last recorded fight weights, plus Joshua’s five-inch height edge. Paul, with a 12-1 pro record padded against limited or faded foes—his lone loss to Tommy Fury in 2023—faces a unified champ in Joshua, who was already a two-time titleholder when Paul turned pro in 2020 after a single amateur white-collar bout.

Lessons from Usyk’s Own Journey

Oleksandr Usyk

Usyk knows the perils of facing giants firsthand. Hailed as one of the greatest cruiserweights ever, he ascended to heavyweight—giving up size every time—yet claimed undisputed glory twice. Still, he emphasized Paul’s predicament is “vastly different,” lacking the pedigree of an Olympic gold medallist like Joshua.

As Paul eyes survival at Miami’s Kaseya Center, Usyk’s prayers might be his best bet. For now, the boxing world watches: will the “Fiat” endure the “Rolls-Royce,” or will this cruiserweight curiosity end in disaster?