View 3 Images

Anthony Joshua has made the surprising admission that Jake Paul could potentially defeat some of his previous opponents - highlighting just how much he respects the YouTuber-turned-boxer.

The former two-time unified heavyweight champion sent shockwaves through the boxing community by agreeing to face Paul on December 19 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The blockbuster clash will take place over eight three-minute rounds, with both combatants wearing 10oz gloves.

For Joshua's part, the Brit must tip the scales at no more than 245lbs. The encounter represents by far the most significant challenge of Paul's boxing journey, following his victory over former WBC middleweight titleholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in June this year.

Having started his pugilistic advent

See Full Page