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Jake Paul Brings Top Heavyweights Into Camp for Anthony Joshua as Safety Warnings Intensify

Promoters portray the sanctioned Netflix bout as a reputational stress test for boxing.

Overview

  • Paul says he is sparring Jared Anderson, Frank Sanchez and Lawrence Okolie to prepare for the Dec. 19 heavyweight fight in Miami, which will stream on Netflix.
  • Eddie Hearn warns a Joshua upset would be disastrous for the sport and predicts Joshua will finish Paul quickly.
  • Former champion David Haye questions the matchup’s safety and says Joshua could inflict severe damage on Paul.
  • Ex-opponent Andy Ruiz Jr. advises Paul to target Joshua with a clean right hand, arguing it can hurt him if it lands.
  • Ryan Garcia says he turned down a $20 million offer to face Paul on the date, choosing to pursue a title bout with Mario Barrios instead.