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Anthony Joshua warned he should avoid Tyson Fury and retire if he ‘looks bad’ against Jake Paul

Jake Paul (left) staring up at Anthony Joshua ahead of their fight in Miami next month
Jake Paul (left) staring up at Anthony Joshua ahead of their fight in Miami next month (Getty)
  • Anthony Joshua is set to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a professional heavyweight fight in Miami on 19 December.
  • Joshua has been heavily linked with a fight against Tyson Fury in 2026, but Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, feels Joshua should forget about that fight and retire if he “looks bad” against Paul.
  • The bout between Joshua and Paul is scheduled for eight three-minute rounds, with standard 10oz gloves and knockouts permitted, and Joshua must weigh no more than 245lbs.
  • This fight marks Paul's biggest challenge yet, while Joshua's last fight was a defeat by Daniel Dubois in September 2024.
  • Despite the upcoming match, Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn continues to discuss a potential future all-British clash between Joshua and Fury.
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