Jeff Mayweather is a much sought-after pundit. Reporters covering the sport often contact him to gain in-depth knowledge and understand the intricacies behind fights and match-ups. In this instance, he sounded off his thoughts on one of the most anticipated fights: Anthony Joshua versus Deontay Wilder, two of the biggest names in the Heavyweight division.

Most boxing fans eagerly awaited the Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk bout. But as is common knowledge, the fight eventually capsized at the negotiation table. Hence, their hopes for a big match now rests with ‘AJ” and ‘The Bronze Bomber.’ Though tentative, the clash has a favorite to win and an underdog. So Jeff Mayweather shared an expert’s perspective on the bout.

Jeff Mayweather reviews a possible Anthony Joshua versus Deontay Wilder face-off

Speaking to an interviewer, Jeff Mayweather first shared about watching the replay of Anthony Joshua-Robert Helenius‘s bout. The former champion said he never expected Robert Helenius to come with anything special in the fight with Joshua. Especially after Deontay Wilder destroyed him in the first round.

So when asked whether it surprised him to watch the Briton struggle till the seventh round to deliver the coup de grâce, Mayweather replied, “Um, yeah, yeah, about that, um, it could have, it should have [come] earlier, but at the same time, I mean, I know that when you’re talking about um Wilder and Joshua in terms of punching power, they are not even close.”

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A few minutes later, the interviewer said Anthony Joshua has many detractors. The knockout victory over ‘The Nordic Nightmare’ was impressive. However, many raised concerns that he appeared a bit weak-kneed and apprehensive. He is no longer what he used to be. Hence, given his current state, the interviewer asked whether the idea of Joshua participating in a slugfest against one of the hardest punchers sounded appealing.

So talking about the match per se, Mayweather explained his preference for Wilder to win if the fight occurs. In all probability, the clash might face an early stoppage. However, if Joshua musters himself and puts up a fight, as he should be doing, he could last much longer in the contest.

Jeff Mayweather does not hold a record that matches the spotless one his legendary nephew boasts. Though his career lasted barely a decade, the experience came in handy to launch a successful second career in training. Besides spending a brief time taking care of Floyd Mayweather Jr., he has produced world champions.

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