ANTHONY JOSHUA has broken his silence following the announcement of his sensational bout with Jake Paul.
The British brawler will take on the YouTuber-turned-boxer in Miami on December 19.
The fight will be worth a staggering £100MILLION and will be streamed live on Netflix.
It is over a year since AJ, 36, last stepped in to the ring as he took on fellow Brit Daniel Dubois at Wembley in September 2024.
Dubois completed a stunning knockout win over AJ after just five rounds.
The former two-time heavyweight world champion has now made a statement about his next fight with Paul.
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AJ has insisted that he is keen to take part in opportunities that will do “massive numbers” and “break every record”.
He also shared some stern words for his rival and claimed he is going to “break” his face.
He said: “Jake or anyone can get this work. No mercy.
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The world will stand still come December 19 as the face of British boxing Anthony Joshua is all set to go up against social media sensation Jake Paul.
AJ steps in on a month’s notice after Paul’s ‘David vs Goliath’ Gervonta Davis clash was axed due to Tank’s civil suit case.
And Joshua will be desperate not to suffer the same fate as legends Mike Tyson and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr who both lost to YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul.
Particularly as a handsome figure was negotiated to get this Judgement Day deal over the line due to AJ’s DAZN contract.
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“I took some time out and I’m coming back with a mega show. It’s a big opportunity for me.
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“Whether you like it or not, I’m here to do massive numbers, have big fights and break every record whilst keeping cool, calm and collected.
“Mark my words, you’ll see a lot more fighters take these opportunities in the future.
“I’m about to break the internet over Jake Paul’s face.”
AJ also took to social media after the announcement as he shared the fight poster.
He captioned the post: “He’s loco mhen.”
The fight will be a sanctioned professional heavyweight clash contested over eight three-minute rounds.
The boxers will have to wear 10oz gloves and a weight limit has been set at 245lbs – AJ has weighed over 250lbs for his last five fights.
Fans have reacted to the fight and are worried about Paul’s chances not of beating AJ but simply surviving.
Meanwhile, Paul, 28, has also shared some fighting words ahead of the bout and is backing himself to cause a massive upset.
He said: “This isn’t an AI simulation. This is Judgment Day.
“A professional heavyweight fight against an elite world champion in his prime.
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“When I beat Anthony Joshua, every doubt disappears, and no one can deny me the opportunity to fight for a world title.
“To all my haters, this is what you wanted. To the people of the United Kingdom, I am sorry.”
