Jake Paul couldn't handle the physicality of Joshua when they got close and started to crumble after a few rounds. But could a top-tier conditioned smaller guy like Bivol do the job?
Running around a 22 foot ring and throwing themselves to the ground? Yes they could. But they wouldn't, because they are boxers.
Anyone claiming Paul 'lasted ' 6 rounds didn't watch it. He lasted zero rounds of actual fighting.
185 pounds Top Soviet Bivol next to a super heavy and cruiser
Parker is 260+ on fight night while Jai be a good 220?
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Probably. Especially Bivol with his movement. Beterbiev could probably hurt Joshua but he's also 40. But both Beterbiev and Bivol wouldn't be pulling a Rigondeaux in the ring like Jake did. They'd actually engage and try to win rounds, so who knows. I wouldn't bet on either of them actually winning the fight, although I could see their winning a points decision if their plan worked perfectly.