Boxing opinion: Fighting Jake Paul won’t ruin Anthony Joshua’s legacy
On Monday, Matchroom and MVP promotions announced that Anthony Joshua will be stepping back into the ring, confirming the rumours that it will be against Jake Paul.
On Friday, December 19, Netflix will broadcast the high-profile event. They also streamed the Terence Crawford vs Canelo Alvarez undisputed title fight back in September.
The news of the fight has caused plenty of uproar, particularly surrounding Joshua, but taking on Paul will not tarnish his legacy, says Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu.
Jake Paul vows to “put Britain’s Goliath to sleep” as Miami hosts headline showdown with Anthony Joshua
Jake Paul says December 19 will be “Judgment Day” after confirming he will face Anthony Joshua in a blockbuster heavyweight fight in Miami.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer, who has a 12–1 professional record, will take on the former world heavyweight champion at the Kaseya Center in an eight-round sanctioned bout using 10oz gloves.
The fight will stream live worldwide on Netflix, writes Sports News Blitz’s Simon J Wilkes.
Boxing news: Daniel Dubois on a mission to ‘slay’ Anthony Joshua in Wembley bout
Daniel Dubois says he is ‘ready to let my fists do the talking’ when he steps into the ring with fellow British heavyweight Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium on September 21.
Boxing news: Bookies throw Daniel Dubois’ hat in the ring to fight Anthony Joshua next
Daniel Dubois has fought his way into favouritism with William Hill to be Anthony Joshua’s next challenger, following his victory against Filip Hrgovic on Saturday.