Jake Paul has declared his intention to humiliate Anthony Joshua in their upcoming heavyweight clash next month. The boxing world was taken aback by the revelation that the two fighters are set to face off in December, just days before Christmas. The bout, scheduled for eight three-minute rounds with both men donning 10oz gloves, will have implications on their professional records.
Paul had to cancel a fight against Gervonta Davis due to allegations against the latter, and he has not been in the ring since defeating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in June. Despite criticism from the boxing community, Paul remains confident in his ability to defeat the two-time heavyweight champion Joshua. He boldly stated his intention to knock out Joshua during a live broadcast on his YouTube channel.
Anthony Joshua, who last fought in a defeat to Daniel Dubois, sees this upcoming fight as a warm-up before his return in February, followed by a potential summer showdown with Tyson Fury. Various personalities, including rising heavyweight Moses Itauma, have questioned Paul’s decision to take on Joshua. Nevertheless, Paul is determined to silence his critics and prove himself in the ring.
The fight between Joshua and Paul is set to take place in Miami on December 19, just ahead of Christmas. The event is expected to be broadcast live on Netflix, with the fighters likely entering the ring around 11pm local time, translating to 4am in the UK. Fight timings may vary depending on the undercard matches and are typically tailored to suit the American audience.