Topics: Jake Paul, Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua, Boxing
Deontay Wilder has explained why he thinks Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua is 'scripted' amid claims the fight is fixed.
The professional heavyweight bout between Paul and Joshua is just over a week away.
But some people within the boxing circles believe Paul vs. Joshua won't happen.
There's nothing to suggest the contest won't take place on December 19, but ex-world heavyweight champion Wilder believes it's 'scripted'.
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Speaking at the IBA Boxing World Championships in Dubai, Wilder claimed Paul vs. Joshua is 'scripted' because of the weight difference.
"You know, for me, in my opinion, I think it's scripted a little bit because of the weight difference and Joshua's a former champion and also he's current, he's active. This is going to be the first time that we see Paul fighting an active fighter," he told Fight Hub TV.
Wilder added: "We've seen the Mike Tyson, that was all fun, that was cute... it's fun and games But now you're dealing with a real professional. We'll see how it ends up.
"I think it's scripted. At the end of the day, I just want everybody to have fun. I want them to enjoy themselves because we risk our lives for others' entertainment."
Paul has been accused of fixing his fights in his boxing career, but there is no evidence to back up such claims.
Ahead of his 14th pro fight, 'The Problem Child' predicted a knockout in the fifth or sixth round.
"I don't think he can knock me out because he's not going to be able to line up his shots properly to land the hard punch," he told Pat McAfee.
"I think it's going to be a very tough fight for multiple rounds, but then, when I figure out his pacing, his style, his speed, his footwork, he's going to get a little bit tired trying to chase me around, and then I'm going to set up the shot.
"I'm not going to say exactly what, but I see what it is, and I think it'll end in the fifth or sixth round."
