‘Dangerous for his overall health’: Ex-Anthony Joshua opponent sends brutal warning to Jake Paul

Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua is set to headline a Most Valuable Promotions card on December 19 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.

The main portion of the card will be free to all Netflix subscribers, while the prelims will be available through the Netflix YouTube channel. Ahead of this intriguing bout, Joshua’s former opponent, Otto Wallin, spoke to Hajper and delivered a brutal warning to Paul.

Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua – Otto Wallin has health warning for Paul

December 19 has attracted plenty of criticism, with many calling it a mismatch. Very few are giving Jake Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) a chance despite the talk of Anthony Joshua’s decline following his defeat to Daniel Dubois. Do any of his old abilities remain? Can Jake Paul deliver the final punch to Joshua’s (28-4, 25 KOs) career?

Many have speculated whether elements of Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua will be scripted. However, the rules made public appear 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.

Talking to Hajper, Wallin did not hold back in his warning to Paul:

“I think it is really dangerous for his overall health. Outside of boxing, he can really hurt him. His general health. I know Joshua firsthand, how hard he hits and how he knocked out Ngannou. Ngannou is a bigger guy, stronger guy and a better fighter than Jake Paul. So he can really get seriously hurt. [Of all the opponents] Joshua hits the hardest by far. 

“Joshua is a really big guy, but he’s also fast on his feet and with his punches. He can put it together well, as soon as he hurts you, he can put it together well. Joshua is a great finisher and he always has been,” said Wallin.

Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua full fight card

• Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua, 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
• Jahmal Harvey vs. Kevin Cervantes, 6 rounds, super featherweights
• Cherneka Johnson vs Amanda Galle, 10 rounds, for Johnson’s women’s undisputed bantamweight title
• Caroline Dubois vs Camilla Panatta, 10 rounds, for Dubois’s WBC women’s lightweight 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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