JAKE PAUL is stepping up his preparations for his huge showdown with Anthony Joshua.
The 28-year-old bringing in three massive sparring partners to mimic the power of the former world champion.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer has been sparring with heavyweight contenders Jared Anderson, Frank Sanchez and Lawrence Okolie, whose combined weight tops 53 stone.
Paul posted a photo of the four in the gym, sparking huge reaction online as fans questioned whether he’s ready for a puncher as dangerous as Joshua.
The pair meet on December 19 in Miami, in what will be a fully sanctioned professional heavyweight bout.
They will fight across eight three-minute rounds, wearing 10oz gloves, with no special exhibition rules in place.
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It is by far the biggest fight of Paul’s career and the toughest opponent he has ever faced.
The money behind the event is enormous, with the total purse expected to reach around £140 million.
Both fighters are set to earn roughly £70m each, making it one of the most lucrative boxing events of the year.
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Joshua is the clear favourite, with many experts predicting a short night once he starts letting his hands go.
Critics have questioned whether Paul has the size or experience to deal with a former unified heavyweight champion.
But Team Paul insist he is taking the challenge seriously, and his brutal training schedule is proof.
The American believes sparring with seasoned heavyweights will help him handle Joshua’s power and pressure.
Joshua, meanwhile, has remained calm and focused as he prepares for what many expect to be a routine win.
But Paul is promising a shock in Miami and says he’s ready to silence every critic when the first bell rings.
The fight will be live on Netflix with the action set to begin at 8pm ET or 1am GMT.
Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua – all the info
A true Christmas miracle!
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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