Anthony Joshua has vowed to make a huge impact with his upcoming fight against Jake Paul, aiming to overshadow the internet. However, before he can achieve that, he must repair his tarnished reputation as a respected boxer.

Once hailed as the king of the ring, Joshua’s recent decisions have led him to be viewed as more of a joke than a champion. Disregarding criticism of his controversial fight with Paul, Joshua appears indifferent to his place in the boxing world and the legacy he once aspired to build.

Despite concerns over the mismatch in power and skill, Joshua is set to face Paul in a spectacle in Miami on December 19, solely for the sake of social media hype and financial gain. While Joshua stands to earn a substantial £50m from the event, it pales in comparison to his existing wealth exceeding £200m.

In stark contrast to Joshua’s attention-seeking behavior, reigning champion Oleksandr Usyk maintains a low profile and lets his success speak for itself, earning the respect he deserves without seeking the spotlight.

Joshua’s relentless pursuit of relevance comes at the cost of further sullying the sport that initially propelled him to fame and fortune, marking a departure from the respect and integrity he once represented in boxing.

As boxing continues to witness questionable matches, with recent examples including drug violators and unskilled fighters, Joshua’s descent from Olympic and unification triumphs to engaging in bouts for the sake of spectacle raises concerns about the sport’s values and direction.