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Tyson Fury backs Jake Paul to knock out ‘spent force’ Anthony Joshua

Tyson Fury has predicted that Jake Paul will knock Anthony Joshua out (Bradley Collyer/PA) — Tyson Fury has predicted that Jake Paul will knock Anthony Joshua out (Bradley Collyer/PA) (PA Archive)

Anthony Joshua, a former two-time heavyweight champion, is scheduled to fight YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Miami on 19 December.
The heavyweight contest will consist of eight three-minute rounds, with both fighters using 10oz gloves and Joshua's weight capped at 245lbs.
Tyson Fury predicted earlier this year that Paul would knock out Joshua, suggesting Joshua is a “spent force” while Paul is “on the rise”.
Joshua expressed confidence this week, stating he aims to “break the internet over Jake Paul's face” and views the match as a significant opportunity.
The fight is crucial for Joshua's career, as a potential 2026 bout against Fury is dependent on him avoiding an upset defeat to Paul.

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