Jake Paul has already made it clear what he believes are Anthony Joshua's biggest weaknesses ahead of their blockbuster fight in December.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer and the former British heavyweight champion are set to take to the ring next month.
It has been reported they will meet in Miami, with the fight scheduled for either December 19 or December 26, and it will be streamed live on Netflix.
Paul was originally set to fight Gervonta 'Tank' Davis on November 14, but that event was cancelled following domestic violence allegations against Davis.
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His ex-girlfriend, Courtney Rossel, filed a lawsuit against the boxer on October 30, accusing him of battery, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
According to the BBC, Rossel is said to be seeking compensatory and punitive damages "of over $50,000" (£38,145), as well as a jury trial.
After that fight was cancelled, Paul's team began searching for alternative opponents, and talks with Joshua quickly developed.
The 36-year-old Briton has not fought all year, with his last bout taking place in September 2024, when he was knocked out by Daniel Dubois.
Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, recently confirmed that the former world champion had hoped to fight before the end of 2025, and his return now appears imminent.
During a podcast appearance earlier this year, Paul called out Joshua and outlined what he believes are the Briton's biggest weaknesses.
He said: "I want to fight Anthony Joshua because I know that I will f*****g beat Anthony Joshua's a**.
"He doesn't have a chin, he has no skill and he's stiff.
"And I love you Anthony and we're friends, all this s**t, but I want to fight you.
"I will beat Canelo, I will beat a lot of f*****g people."
In July, Joshua was asked for his thoughts on Paul's unconventional route into boxing.
The American began as a hugely popular YouTuber, with his first boxing fight coming against fellow YouTuber Deji Olatunji.
Since then, he has fought several MMA fighters, as well as Tommy Fury and Mike Tyson, with his victory over the legendary American heavyweight becoming one of the most commercially successful fights ever.
In an interview with IFL TV, Joshua said: “He’s good for boxing. He has no amateur background and just jumped straight in.
"He’s learning under pressure, and that will help him evolve quickly."
Despite Joshua's praise, he will be under pressure to deliver a convincing victory.
Former heavyweight Derek Chisora told IFL TV he expects it to be an 'easy fight' for Joshua and believes he should secure victory within three rounds.
Topics: Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua, Boxing
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