Jake Paul has made a bold declaration to publicly humiliate Anthony Joshua in their upcoming heavyweight fight set for next month.
News surfaced last week that both fighters were in the final stages of negotiating a match scheduled for December. The boxing community was taken aback by the announcement that the two will face off just days before Christmas, engaging in an eight-round bout wearing 10oz gloves. The outcome will impact their professional records regardless of who emerges victorious.
Originally slated to fight Gervonta Davis, Paul had to cancel the bout due to misconduct allegations against Davis. Paul’s last fight was a decision victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in June.
Despite criticism from some within the boxing world, Paul remains confident in his ability to defeat the two-time heavyweight champion, expressing his intentions in a statement on his YouTube channel.
As the fight draws near, various personalities, including rising heavyweight Moses Itauma, have shared their opinions on the match-up. Itauma questioned Paul’s decision to accept the fight, emphasizing the importance of considering the consequences.
Paul is determined to silence his critics by defeating Joshua and solidifying his position in the boxing world. Joshua, on the other hand, is gearing up for the fight as a warm-up before returning to the ring in February, with plans for a summer showdown against Tyson Fury.
The much-anticipated fight between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul is set to take place in Miami on December 19, just ahead of the Christmas celebrations. The event is expected to be broadcast live on Netflix, with the fighters likely entering the ring around 11 pm local time, corresponding to 4 am in the UK, subject to any changes based on the undercard duration.