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Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will fight YouTube star Jake Paul in a professional bout on 19 December. <\/b><\/p>\n
Britain’s Joshua, the 36-year-old former two-time unified heavyweight champion, will take on the YouTuber-turned-boxer at Kaseya Center in Miami. <\/p>\n
The fight, which will be streamed live on Netflix, will consist of eight three-minute rounds.<\/p>\n
Joshua, who weighed more than 250lbs during his previous three fights, must come in at under 245lbs and both fighters will wear regulation 10-ounce gloves. <\/p>\n
The bout is a replacement fight for Paul, who was scheduled to take on Gervonta Davis in an exhibition earlier this month before it was cancelled because of a lawsuit filed against Davis by his ex-girlfriend. <\/p>\n
“This isn’t an AI simulation. This is Judgment Day,” said 28-year-old Paul.<\/p>\n
“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.” <\/p>\n
Speculation that Joshua would fight Paul was initially denied, but he will return to the ring against the American for the first time since being knocked out by then-IBF champion Daniel Dubois in September 2024.<\/p>\n
“I took some time out and I’m coming back with a mega show. It’s a big opportunity for me,” said the 2012 Olympic gold medallist.<\/p>\n
“Whether you like it or not, I’m here to do massive numbers, have big fights and break every record whilst keeping cool, calm and collected. <\/p>\n
“Mark my words, you’ll see a lot more fighters take these opportunities in the future. I’m about to break the internet over Jake Paul’s face.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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