Saudi boxing figure Turki Alalshikh is optimistic about the potential outcome of Anthony Joshua defeating Jake Paul, seeing it as advantageous for his involvement in the sport. The online personality turned boxer, Jake Paul, had publicly challenged Joshua earlier this year, expressing his confidence in beating him. Despite initial doubts about the fight materializing, recent reports suggest that the two fighters are close to finalizing an agreement to face off this Christmas.
The scheduled clash between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul is set to take place on December 19 in a professional heavyweight match, drawing keen interest from Alalshikh, who has been actively engaged in Joshua’s recent boxing matches. The Saudi boxing chief hopes that Joshua, commonly known as ‘AJ,’ will emerge victorious against the challenging Jake Paul.
Alalshikh previously shared his views on the potential showdown between Joshua and Jake Paul, emphasizing the importance of Joshua prevailing to alleviate concerns. While many boxing experts anticipate a quick victory for Joshua, heavyweight contender Lawrence Okolie suggests that the bout might extend beyond expectations, noting the dynamics of the fight and the unpredictability of the outcome.
The highly-anticipated fight between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul is scheduled to take place in Miami, just days before Christmas, with a likely start time of 11 pm local time, catering to the American audience. The event is expected to be broadcast live on Netflix, pending any schedule adjustments based on the undercard duration.