The Herd with Colin Cowherd The Daniel Cormier Show - DC REACTS to Anthony Joshua KNOCKING OUT Jake Paul | Boxing Instant Reaction
Dec 21, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Daniel Cormier, a former UFC champion and MMA analyst, shares his instant reaction to Anthony Joshua's knockout of Jake Paul. Cormier breaks down the fight dynamics, highlighting Paul's initial strategy and his resilience despite knockdowns. He reflects on the evolution of Paul's boxing skills, the fight's brutal nature, and the role of the referee. Cormier also speculates on Jake Paul's future in boxing and praises Joshua for delivering a knockout that met the sport's high standards.
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Reality Over Fairy Tales
- Anthony Joshua was always the realistic favorite against Jake Paul due to superior boxing pedigree and resources.
- Daniel Cormier asserts Paul's rise is real but never made him the true threat to AJ.
Pre-Fight Exchange With Logan Paul
- Daniel Cormier recounts asking Logan Paul about safeguards for Jake before the fight and being told there were none.
- He uses that exchange to highlight how Jake willingly accepted real danger in the matchup.
Stamina Shifted The Fight
- Early rounds showed Paul's strategy to run and frustrate Joshua, which worked at first but cost him energy.
- Cormier notes Joshua's posture and stalking gradually imposed control as Paul fatigued.