Followers on social media have reacted to Rory McIlroy’s prediction concerning the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua struggle. The Northern Irish golfer traveled 7,000 km to attend the struggle in Miami on Friday, quickly after successful the BBC Sports activities Persona of the 12 months award.
The PGA Tour professional was requested concerning the prediction forward of the struggle, and he selected an early Joshua KO. NUCLR Golf shared a video of the golfer speaking concerning the struggle on its X (previously Twitter) account with a caption:
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“Rory McIlroy is taking within the #JakeJoshua struggle tonight and predicts an early AJ KO”
Followers jumped into the feedback part to speak about McIlroy’s prediction.
“Good! Rory referred to as it,” a fan stated.
“Rory watches boxing …..,” one other fan added.
“Not if it’s rigged to go not less than 5,” one other fan added.
Listed below are extra fan reactions:
“Rory!!!” a fan added.
“AJ ends it in 2, no drama,” a fan added.
“Watch Jake get an early KO,” one other fan stated.
Rory McIlroy displays on his efficiency after successful the BBC Sports activities Persona of the 12 months award
Rory McIlroy is having fun with downtime after his spectacular time taking part in on the DP World Tour and the PGA Tour. For his spectacular time within the 2025 season, he was awarded the BBC Sports activities Persona of the 12 months award, and whereas receiving it, he talked about his recreation.
He mirrored on his 2025 season and talked concerning the Masters 2025, after which additionally his Ryder Cup outing.
“2025 has been the 12 months that I made my desires come true,” he stated (through ESPN). “From Augusta to the Ryder Cup and all the pieces else in between, it actually has been the 12 months that desires are made from.
“I’ve lots of people to thank. Firstly, the general public, thanks for voting me as your Sports activities Persona of the 12 months, however my household, my mum and pa, they sacrificed a lot for me and I clearly would not be right here with out them,” he added.
McIlroy additionally opened up about his spouse, Erica Stoll, and their daughter, Poppy. He added:
“My spouse, Erica, my daughter, Poppy, they’re what holds me collectively, my rock. They could not be right here tonight, they’re again in America, however I can not wait to get again to see them tomorrow and have fun this with them as effectively. So thanks for all of your help, all the pieces that you’ve got carried out for me through the years.”
Rory McIlroy acquired the very best voting to win the award, among the many nominations, which additionally included F1 world champion Lando Norris, darts world champion Luke Littler, England footballers Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton, and Rugby World Cup winner Ellie Kildunne.
He’s now the primary golfer to obtain the award since 1989. Again then, Sir Nick Faldo earned it. Furthermore, he’s additionally the primary male winner after Sir Lewis Hamilton received it in 2020.
Rory McIlroy had received the Gamers Championship, AT&T Pebble Seashore Professional-Am, and the Masters on the PGA Tour in 2025 and the Amegn Irish Open on the DP World Tour.
Edited by Ankita Yadav
