US EditionLosing to Jake Paul Would Be 'Awfully Embarrassing' for Joshua, Says Promoter Hearn
The fight between YouTuber Jake Paul and Olympic gold medalist Anthony Joshua has sparked expert debate over safety and spectacle in boxing, drawing massive public attention.
- On Friday, Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in Miami, and Joshua said he intends to box and hurt his rival as the bout divides fans.
- Because it pits different boxing pathways against each other, attention has intensified as the bout pairs Olympic champion Joshua with a YouTube showman, fueling debate and intrigue.
- Deontay Wilder flagged the weight gap, noting Jake Paul at around 215 and Joshua around 250, while experts warned Paul may not feel Joshua's full power in sparring and could be seriously endangered.
- The immediate consequence is intense scrutiny on reputations and future matchmaking as ESPN and pundits call Paul vs Joshua one of the year's biggest events with everyone watching.
- Prominent fighters suggested the outcome will shape future crossover matchups, with Oleksandr Usyk proposing an MMA fight with Jake Paul amid risky exhibitions and crossover bouts.
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The former heavyweight world champion and the scandalous YouTuber will clash in Miami on December 19th.
Losing to Jake Paul would be 'awfully embarrassing' for Joshua, says promoter Hearn - Technology Shout
LONDON (AP) — British boxer Anthony Joshua’s loss to Jake Paul would be “an absolute disaster and hugely embarrassing,” his promoter said Wednesday. Eddie Hearn wrote in his column for the BBC that it was “crazy” for former two-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist Joshua to be in the ring with Paul. advertise However Hearn said it was part of a strategy to reignite the 36-year-old Joshua’s career while also giving him the “b…
Anthony Joshua has threatening message for Jake Paul ahead of fight
Dec 18, 2021; Tampa, FL, USA; Jake Paul celebrates after defeating Tyron Woodley at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Anthony Joshua fired a warning shot toward Jake Paul days before the two face off inside a boxing ring. Paul let the world know in March that he wanted to fight Joshua. Paul’s wish got closer to reality last month, with a bout between the two being announced for Dec.19 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Fla. Jo…
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