Anthony Joshua to Face Jake Paul in December Heavyweight Bout

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Anthony Joshua to Face Jake Paul in December Heavyweight Bout

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Anthony Joshua to Face Jake Paul in December Heavyweight Bout

Credited from: BBC

Anthony Joshua will fight Jake Paul on December 19 in Miami.
The bout will comprise eight three-minute rounds.
Joshua aims for a strong comeback after recent losses.
Paul claims this match could lead to a world title shot.
The match will be streamed live on Netflix.

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is set to fight YouTube star Jake Paul on December 19 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, in a professional bout consisting of eight three-minute rounds. This matchup replaces Paul's earlier scheduled fight with Gervonta Davis, which was canceled due to a legal issue involving Davis, according to BBC.

Paul, who has a record of 12 wins and 1 loss, labeled the event as a significant challenge, stating, "This isn’t an AI simulation. This is Judgment Day...I’m about to break the internet over Jake Paul’s face," emphasizing the importance of this fight in his career, according to Reuters and Al Jazeera.

In response, Joshua stated that he is coming back with a vengeance after his last loss to Daniel Dubois in September 2024, asserting, "No mercy...It’s a big opportunity for me," according to Reuters and Al Jazeera.