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Anthony Joshua insists he will not pull any punches their shocking boxing match With Jake Paul.
On Friday, December 19, heavyweight star Joshua will fight the YouTuber-turned-boxer at the Kasia Center in Miami. This match will not be an exhibition but a professional competitionMeaning The result will go on each individual’s record and knockouts are possible,
However, The heavyweight fight is scheduled for eight three-minute rounds.making it Shorter than most main-event matches in the men’s division of the sportAhead, Joshua will weigh 245 pounds,
As yet Every man would rather wear a 10oz glove than a larger, more forgiving pair,
Joshua vs. Paul is an example of Some of the Most Unexpected Matchmaking in Boxing HistoryJoshua, 36, is a former two-time world heavyweight champion, while Paul, 28, made his name on YouTube and the Disney Channel before establishing a boxing career.
Nevertheless, Joshua vowed to pursue KO, saying in a press release: “Jake or anybody can get this job, no mercy,
“I took some time off and I’m coming back with a mega show. This is a big opportunity for me. Whether you like it or not, I’m here to perform in a big way, have big fights and break every record while staying cool, collected.
“Mark my words, you will see even more fighters take advantage of these opportunities in the future. i’m gonna break the internet On Jake Paul’s face.”
“This is not an AI simulation, this is Judgment Day,” Paul said. “A professional heavyweight fight against an elite world champion in his prime. When I beat Anthony Joshua, every doubt disappears, and no one can deny me the opportunity to fight for a world title.
“To all my haters, this is what you wanted. To the people of the United Kingdom, I’m sorry. On Friday 19 December, under the lights in Miami, live globally only on Netflix, the torch will pass and Britain’s Goliath will sleep.”
Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn said: “They say be careful what you wish for, feels like that’s all I have to say. Two of the biggest names in the sport will collide on December 19. While I admire Jake’s b***s, he’ll find out the hard way In Miami.”
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Meanwhile, Paul’s business partner said: “When Jake Paul said in March that he wanted to fight AJ in 2026, everyone laughed. Well, plans changed, and within two weeks, MVP [Most Valuable Promotions] And Netflix has created one of the biggest battles ever.
“Now, as only Jake Paul could and will do, he is fighting one of the most feared boxers in the world. Joshua has every advantage in this fight except one – Jake Paul’s delusional confidence, and if anyone can shock the world, it’s him.”
Joshua’s record is 28-4 (25 KO wins), and the Briton has defeated Wladimir Klitschko, Dillian Whyte, Joseph Parker, Alexander Povetkin and Kubrat Pulev, while also facing Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois at the elite level.
Meanwhile, Paul is 12-1 (7 KO wins) as a professional. The American has defeated former boxing world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., former UFC champions Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva, and heavyweight boxing icon Mike Tyson – among others.
Paul went the distance with Tyson, 58, in November 2024 and won on points in a highly controversial fight that was played over eight two-minute rounds. Paul usually fights at cruiserweight but faced Tyson at heavyweight.
Joshua has not fought since September 2024, when he was defeated by Dubois at Wembley Stadium, suffering four knockdowns en route to defeat – the fourth loss of his career and the second by stoppage.
The British public is waiting for a generational showdown between Joshua and 37-year-old Tyson Fury, whose half-brother Tommy is the only fighter to defeat Paul. According to Hearn, Joshua vs. Fury is being targeted for early 2026.
In an interesting move, the fight against Paul requires Joshua to move from his usual broadcaster DAZN to compete on Netflix.