Joshua, Paul Promise Knockouts Ahead £100m Miami Fight
Two-time world champion Anthony Joshua and YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul have promised knockouts in their highly anticipated £100 million eight-round heavyweight bout set for December 19 at Miami’s Kaseya Centre, streamed live on Netflix. Joshua, returning after a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois, fiercely declared he’ll “break” Paul’s face and body, stomping all over him. The 6’6" Joshua must weigh in under 245 pounds, while Paul, much smaller at 6’1", expects to enter at 215–225 pounds. Paul, with a 12-1 record, called Joshua one of the best heavyweights ever and said he’s willing to “die in the ring” to win, promising to avoid Joshua’s power for eight rounds. The rules prohibit post-weigh-in rehydration. Both fighters downplayed criticism over the match-up, focusing on their determination and huge payday. Joshua is now training with Oleksandr Usyk’s team, having split from his former coach. […]
