The Herd with Colin Cowherd
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PodcastThe Herd with Colin Cowherd
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About this episode
Daniel Cormier IS BACK with his INSTANT REACTION to Anthony Joshua KNOCKING OUT Jake Paul in one of the craziest boxing matchups. Paul survived five rounds, and in the sixth round Joshua landed an INCREDIBLE right hand. DC gives his take on the main event of the night, and his take on what's next for both Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul. Plus, Cormier discusses if this means the end of Paul in the ring, or if this is proof he can continue to make a career out of boxing professionally. DC also gives his flowers to Jake for lasting as long as he did in the fight. #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode summary
Alright, quick reaction to Jake Paul versus Anthony Joshua. Some folks chased a fairy tale, but there was never a real path for Jake to beat a prime heavyweight like AJ.
Is Jake even a YouTuber anymore? With the money he pours into camps he’s a real boxer now, just not at that tier; I even asked Logan about safety clauses and there weren’t any, so give Jake credit for stepping in with no net.
How did it open? Slow and awkward: lots of movement from Jake, almost no clean shots early, messy ties and grappling vibes, and a referee struggling to keep it tidy.
When did momentum turn? As the rounds went by, AJ’s pressure and jab found home, Jake’s energy dipped, and by the fifth the body work put him down twice; he showed heart getting up, even while limping.
What ended it? In the sixth, Joshua had read the power, ate the overhands, and detonated a right hand for a third knockdown and the stoppage—exactly the emphatic finish the boxing world wanted.
So what now for Jake? He earned respect for the guts and the audience he brings, but he needs a reset; whether he returns to softer matchups or keeps pushing up the ladder is the question, and this was a huge-interest night for AJ with minimal risk.
Final word. Some stories end how they’re meant to: Anthony Joshua knocking out Jake Paul, and Rodriguez agreed anything less would’ve looked bad for boxing—until next time, peace.
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