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'Catastrophic Mismatch': Safety Fears as Jake Paul Faces Anthony Joshua
The $184 million Netflix-backed bout has raised safety concerns due to the size and skill gap between Paul and former champion Joshua, with experts fearing serious injury.
- On Friday, YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul faces former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua at Miami's Kaseya Center in a Netflix-backed spectacle reportedly splitting a $184 million purse.
- Given Joshua's heavier recent weight and Paul’s lighter frame, promoter Eddie Hearn called the fight a 'catastrophic mismatch' amid safety concerns rooted in size and experience gaps, with the British Board of Control not approving it on safety grounds.
- Amir Khan warned, `I think this could be the end of YouTubers jumping in with real active fighters`, while David Haye cautioned it could be Paul's 'last day on earth', underscoring safety fears.
- Commentators warned of immediate physical risk as a single clean shot could cause severe damage, with Michael Bisping saying there is 'a very good chance that somebody gets hurt' and ruling out a Paul upset.
- Given Netflix's backing and the purse size, the fight has intensified debate over sanctioning bodies and regulators despite safety objections.
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'Catastrophic mismatch': Safety fears as Jake Paul faces Anthony Joshua
YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul faces former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua on Friday in a money-spinning made-for-streaming bout that has triggered alarm across the boxing world.
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"No Way On Earth" Former UFC Champ Destroys People Picking Jake Paul Over Anthony Joshua
UFC Hall of Famer and former champ has waded into the debate surrounding Jake Paul’s upcoming heavyweight boxing match against Anthony Joshua, and he’s not holding back on those who believe the YouTuber-turned-boxer can knock out the former two-time heavyweight champion. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Michael Bisping expressed disbelief at the predictions favoring Paul, particularly targeting figures like Mighty Mouse who have publicly backed …
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