YouTube star Jake Paul wants Anthony Joshua to fight because of the weakness of the former heavyweight champion.
YouTube star turned professional boxer Jake Paul sent shockwaves through the sports world with a fiery challenge directed at Anthony Joshua, one of boxing’s most decorated heavyweight champions.
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The call-out by the YouTube star was made during an episode of Paul’s “BS With Jake Paul” series.
The statement by Paul has ignited a firestorm of reactions across social media and the boxing community.
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Paul transitioned from online fame in 2018, and has built a reputation for taking on high-profile opponents—most recently defeating boxing legend Mike Tyson in a controversial November 2024 bout streamed on Netflix.
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Despite criticism for the 31-year age gap between Paul and Tyson, it underscored Paul’s strategy of leveraging celebrity matchups to maintain his relevance in boxing.
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Anthony Joshua, a British-Nigerian boxing icon, is an Olympic gold medal from 2012 with multiple world heavyweight titles.
Joshua is a proven force in the sport and has a record of 28 wins (25 by knockout) against 4 losses.
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Jake Paul on Anthony Joshua
However, his most recent fight was a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in September 2024.
Paul outlined the weakness with Joshua as he said, “I will f*cking beat Anthony Joshua’s ass.
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"He doesn’t have a chin, has no skill, and he’s stiff,”
However, Paul’s assessment of Joshua’s vulnerabilities has drawn skepticism from boxing analysts and fans alike.