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anthony joshua He said he would be “defeated” jake paul in their heavyweight bout miami on Friday night.
Former two-time world heavyweight champion Joshua will hold almost a two-stone lead over YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul in their highly-criticized professional clash over eight three-minute rounds.
Given that Paul’s 13-fight career has primarily involved former UFC stars or faded boxing greats, this contest and Joshua’s involvement has caused a reaction in the boxing world.
Thursday’s official weigh-in is unlikely to silence the skeptics as Joshua tips the scales at 17st 5lb.
Paul, who has regularly fought at cruiserweight since changing his life as an influencer to enter the world of boxing, came in at 15st 6lbs, a huge difference of 26.8lbs.
“I want them (fans) to pray for me, I want them to pray for my opponent because he’s going to need it,” Joshua told Netflix.
“I’m going to beat this kid, I’m just going to beat him.
“I’m a serious fighter, that’s the difference, I’m a serious, serious fighter.”
When the pair raised their fists towards each other after the weigh-in, Joshua avoided a head-to-head confrontation.
He insisted there was “mutual respect” between the pair and said he had only told Paul: “Don’t touch me.”
Paul said he told Joshua he smelled fear.
“I see something in her eyes, I really do,” he said.
“The pressure is on him. I’m fighting independently, I’ve already won. It’s a lose-lose situation for him.”