Ryan Garcia says Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua 'won't happen' after spotting something 'apparent' during their launch press conference.
Paul vs. Joshua is set to take place on December 19 in Miami.
The professional heavyweight fight will air on Netflix as both fighters faced off for the first time on Friday.
Joshua, who hasn't fought since his crushing knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois last year, addressed a controversial rule that has been put in place for his fight against Paul.
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After the presser, Paul and Joshua had a face-off, revealing the huge disparity.
The Brit towered over his foe and looked considerably bigger, having campaigned at heavyweight throughout his legendary boxing career.
The alarming difference prompted Garcia to speak out on social media as he made his feelings clear on Paul vs. Joshua.
He isn't convinced the fight takes place and believes it's too much of a 'disadvantage' for Paul, which was made 'apparent' during the press conference.
On X, Garcia wrote: "I seriously doubt this Jake vs Anthony fight takes place.
"It’s too much of a disadvantage, just don’t make sense.
"After the press conference that’s apparent."
In another post, he added: "That’s not a knock on Jake HUGE BALLS.
"And I think he’s gotten much better, but it don’t make sense."
Garcia's posts online triggered Paul, who hit back at his rival, who was thought to be in contention to replace Gervonta Davis before his team opted for Joshua.
'The Problem Child' said: "What don’t make sense is you fighting for a WBC belt after coming off an ass whoopin by Rolly and 5 other things I could bring up. But hey, that’s no knock on you, you have big…Nagh you ain’t have big nothing."
Garcia, who faces Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight world title next year, replied: "My mans is sensitive, your insecurity about this match up is apparent, you can suck a big one when I win this
"AND NEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Ariel Helwani expresses concerns over Jake Paul's safety against Anthony Joshua
Given the size difference between Paul and Joshua, fans and critics alike have questioned the safety of the bout.
Ariel Helwani, who hosted Friday's presser, has raised his concerns over the American's health.
"I think the fair debate or discussion to have around Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua is about safety," he explained. "It is not hyperbole to say people die in boxing.
"Does this fight put Jake Paul at an excessive risk of serious damage?"
Topics: Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua, Boxing
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