Jake Paul to Launch Lawsuit Before Anthony Joshua Fight as Rule Change Confirmed

Jake Paul has threatened to launch a lawsuit over stunning claims about his fight against Anthony Joshua.

Paul vs. Joshua is set to headline Friday's Netflix card in Miami.

They squared off at Wednesday's pre-fight press conference as Paul was called out for his actions during his face-off against Joshua.

Paul and Joshua will come face-to-face for a final time at Thursday's ceremonial weigh-ins before meeting in the ring.

Promoter Eddie Hearn fielded questions from the media ahead of fight night and confirmed a major rule change for Paul vs. Joshua.

He also hit back at suggestions that the professional heavyweight clash is scripted.

"I mean so many people think it's scripted. I don't really know what to tell you. We would never take part in a scripted fight," he told iFL TV.

"There is no part of Anthony Joshua that wants to or will 'take it easy' on Jake Paul."

Jake Paul has a playful face-off with Anthony Joshua at their pre-fight press conference. Image: Getty

Hearn's comments come after several boxing critics have suggested Paul vs. Joshua is scripted.

Former WBC world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder recently theorised that Paul's fight against Joshua is 'scripted'.

"I think it's scripted a little bit because of the weight difference, and Joshua is a former champion," he claimed.

Well, 'The Problem Child' issued a response to Wilder's allegations that the fight is fixed by threatening to sue him.

"I give them a cease and desist letter through their door," he said,

"Then the lawsuit is coming right after because these people will not stop lying.

"I honestly take it as a compliment, but people need to shut the f**k up."

Jake Paul plans to take action against Deontay Wilder after claiming his fight against Anthony Joshua is scripted. Image: Getty

Paul added: "As for Deontay Wilder, he’s been hit a lot by Tyson Fury, so he’s clearly not the smartest guy.

"There’s nothing in the contract, AJ can attest to it that we’re going to war.

"At the end of the day, that’s what all of my fights have been like."

Paul has faced plenty of criticism throughout his professional boxing career, with critics claiming his fights are rigged.

But there is no evidence to suggest his fights have been a work and the 28-year-old plans to take action against those who say so.

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