Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul – former world champion delivers shocking verdict

On Friday, December 19, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul will headline a Most Valuable Promotions card, live on Netflix for all subscribers.

As this highly anticipated fight edges closer, many are sharing their takes on the matchup, with former world champion Tim Bradley offering a surprising assessment of Paul vs. Joshua on his YouTube channel.

Former world champion delivers shocking take on Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul

Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul has taken over the boxing world since it was announced. Many have criticised, but lots will seemingly be tuning in on December 19. Despite the rules of the fight being confirmed, some doubt the legitimacy of this being a ‘real’ fight or exhibition. Here are the confirmed rules of the bout below:

• The fight is scheduled for eight 3-minute rounds.
• It is a sanctioned professional bout.
• Paul and Joshua will wear 10-ounce gloves.
• The only stipulation is that Joshua cannot weigh more than 245 pounds.

Doubting AJ’s current mentality, Bradley delivered his surprising take:

“AJ has been mentally not there. AJ is an Olympic gold medallist and has fought better opposition. He’s long-reigning. He’s been at the top of the sport for a very long time.  

“Yeah, he’s on the downside. This is a dangerous fight for both of these guys. This is a 50-50 fight in my eyes. I don’t know. I’m not going to predict none of that.”

Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul full fight card

• Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul, 8 rounds, heavyweights
• Alycia Baumgardner vs Leila Beaudoin, 12 rounds, for Baumgardner’s WBO/IBF/WBA women’s super featherweight titles
• Anderson Silva vs Tyron Woodley, 6 rounds, cruiserweights
• Cherneka Johnson vs Amanda Galle, 10 rounds, for Johnson’s women’s undisputed bantamweight title
• Yokasta Valle vs Yadira Bustillos, 10 rounds, for Valle’s WBC women’s strawweight title
• Avious Griffin vs Justin Cardona, 8 rounds, welterweights
• Keno Marley vs Diarra Davis Jr., 4 rounds, cruiserweights

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