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John Fury has shared his thoughts on how boxing fans will know whether Jake Paul's blockbuster fight with Anthony Joshua 'is fixed'.
YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul is set to face the former heavyweight champion on December 19 in Miami.
The American had originally been scheduled to fight Gervonta Davis on November 15, but that bout was scrapped after a civil lawsuit was filed against Davis.
Now, Paul is set to take on a former heavyweight champion, who is five inches taller than him.
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Since the announcement, there has been widespread criticism of the boxing authorities for sanctioning the fight, with many fans expressing concern for Paul's safety.
Others have criticised Joshua for agreeing to the bout, arguing that a former world champion should not step into the ring with someone who only turned professional five years ago.
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Among those to criticise Joshua's decision was Tyson Fury's father, John.
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He told iFL TV: "Anthony, listen to me.
"Don't take a dive with this Jake Paul mate. Do not do that, not for a billion dollars, my pal.
"Don't do it. Don't do as the others have done.
"If he fights you, knock him dead as a knit and good luck with it."
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Before the fight was announced, Tyson Fury suggested he would put a £1 million wager on Paul pulling off a huge upset and knocking out Joshua.
He added that he believes "AJ is a spent force," while Paul is a boxer "on the rise."
However, when John Fury was asked about his son's claim, he doubled down on his own prediction, even suggesting the fight is 'fixed' if Joshua does not win.
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John Fury added: "Anthony Joshua could knock Jake Paul out with his d**k.
"So if it goes any other way you know it's f**king fixed, don't you? Enough said."
Joshua has not fought since September 2024, when he was knocked out in the fifth round by Daniel Dubois.
It has been widely speculated that the Briton is using the Paul fight as a springboard to return to the ring ahead of a blockbuster all-British clash with Fury next year.
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Saudi promoter Turki Alalshikh has teased that Joshua will take part in "one of the great fights in the history of boxing" in 2026.
However, John Fury dismissed claims that his son would come out of retirement to fight Joshua next year.
"Nah it's gone, mate," he added.
"AJ and him, they should have fought six years ago and it's never going to happen that now.
"But you can never say never, but for me there's nothing there anymore. Both men ain't what they used to be."
Topics: Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua, Boxing, John Fury, Tyson Fury
James Taylor