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Anthony Joshua Responds After Eddie Hearn Leaks 'Script' for Jake Paul Fight
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Updated 17:17 8 Dec 2025 GMTPublished 17:14 8 Dec 2025 GMT

Anthony Joshua Responds After Eddie Hearn Leaks 'Script' for Jake Paul Fight

Anthony Joshua shared his thoughts on whether there is a 'script' in place for his fight against Jake Paul.

Nasir Jabbar

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Anthony Joshua has spoken out on whether his fight against Jake Pau is fixed after Eddie Hearn leaked the 'script' for the heavyweight clash.

The professional bout between Paul and Joshua is less than two weeks away.

Netflix will broadcast Paul vs. Joshua, which takes place at Miami's Kaseya Center.

It will be the Brit's first appearance since his crushing knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium last year.

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Matchroom chief Hearn has expressed his 'worries' after hearing comments about Paul vs. Joshua.

He's also detailed the 'script' for the December 19 showdown.

Paul's much-maligned boxing career has been scrutinised by fans and critics alike, with many even claiming his fights are fixed.

However, there is zero evidence to suggest any of his fights have been fixed but that hasn't stopped him from such criticism.

Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua go head-to-head at the launch press conference. Image: Getty
Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua go head-to-head at the launch press conference. Image: Getty

Joshua has since cleared the air regarding his fight against Paul, explaining there is no stipulation in the contract where he has to 'take it easy' on him.

Speaking to TMZ Sports, the 36-year-old said: "I understand their concerns, but this is the thing with Jake, they have got to start believing in him.

"They don’t believe it because they’re saying, 'how is he beating these guys?'.

"I think they [the fans] can’t get their heads around how he has beaten Anderson Silva, how did he beat Nate Diaz? How did he beat Mike Tyson?"

Joshua added: "I am telling you, there is no stipulation in the contract where I have to take it easy on him."

Eddie Hearn is backing Anthony Joshua to annihilate Jake Paul. Image: Getty
Eddie Hearn is backing Anthony Joshua to annihilate Jake Paul. Image: Getty

Eddie Hearn leaks 'script' for Jake Paul vs, Anthony Joshua

Hearn has vehemently denied claims that Paul vs. Joshua is fixed but has outlined the 'script' for the bout.

"Let me tell you the script for AJ against Jake Paul," he told iFL TV. "The bell's going to go. AJ's going to go out, take the middle of the ring, and he's going to unload the heaviest artillery on Jake Paul's chin he can as quickly as possible, and he's going to knock him spark out.

"If you think this is scripted, wait till you see what happens on December 19, because you will go, 'F**k me'. One thing's for sure, that weren't scripted."

Hearn anticipates Joshua to demolish 'The Problem Child' ahead of his star fighter potentially facing Tyson Fury in an all-British battle next year.

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Anthony Joshua, Jake Paul, Eddie Hearn, Boxing

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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