BBC Forced To Censor Jake Paul Comment During Anthony Joshua Fight Interview

The BBC have been forced to censor a comment made by Jake Paul ahead of his blockbuster fight with Anthony Joshua.

The YouTuber-turned-boxer will step into the ring against the two-time heavyweight champion at the Kaseya Center in Miami.

Ring walks are expected at around 03:30 GMT on Saturday morning, with the fight set to be streamed live around the world on Netflix.

The officially sanctioned heavyweight bout will be contested over eight three-minute rounds and fought with regulation 10 oz gloves.

Paul has only fought at heavyweight once before - against Mike Tyson in November 2024 - while Joshua has competed at that weight throughout his 32-bout career.

That disparity has fuelled concern among boxing experts that Paul's health could be under genuine threat when he steps into the ring with Joshua.

However, 'The Problem Child' has remained bullish about his chances, insisting he is ready to shock the world.

What comment did the BBC censor?

The build-up to Paul's fight with Joshua has dominated much of the media coverage, largely centred around trash talk between the fighters.

In a slightly different style of interview, the American fighter was presented with a Christmas cracker, although he initially did not know what it was.

The interviewer explained: "So that's a tradition in the UK, it's called a Christmas cracker.

"So you hold one end, I hold the other."

The pair then pulled the cracker apart, leaving Paul impressed as he picked out both his Christmas hat and the joke inside, which he read aloud.

He asked: "How does Rudolph know when Christmas is coming?

"He looks at his calendeer."

Paul appeared unimpressed as he looked up at the camera, before the interviewer asked whether he had a better joke.

The American replied: "Oh, oh, it's a naughty joke.

"What did Mrs. Claus say to Santa Claus?"

The interviewer was unable to respond and when Paul revealed the punchline, it was deemed too explicit to be broadcast by the BBC.

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Jake Paul's introduction to a Christmas cracker... 😅#BBCBoxing pic.twitter.com/SfCQh8u60p

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) December 19, 2025

What else has Jake Paul said ahead of the fight?

While many boxing fans have written Paul off, he believes the lack of pressure could work in his favour.

The American said: "I see something in his eyes, I truly do.

"The pressure is on him. I'm fighting free, I've already won. This is a lose-lose situation for him."

However, Joshua has been unfazed by Paul's bullishness.

"I'm going to outclass this kid, I'm just going to outclass him," Joshua said.

"I'm a serious fighter, that's the difference, I'm a serious, serious fighter."

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