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Jake Paul’s next opponent has been revealed as the content creator is set to take on an ex-heavyweight champion.
The YouTuber turned professional boxer has caused a stir after taking on high profile champions in the ring.
In November 2024, Paul AKA The Problem Child, went head-to-head against former boxing champion Mike Tyson.
The highly anticipated fight at the AT&T stadium in Arlington, Texas, was watched in person by 80,000 fans, with 65 million more streaming the action live on Netflix.
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While Paul failed to knock out Tyson, he still came out on top and the pair reportedly pocketed $20 million each.
All three judges scored the fight for Paul, 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73.
The 27-year-old landed 78 punches from 278 thrown (28%), while Tyson landed just 18 punches from 97 thrown, according to Netflix.
Since then, there has been much speculation over who Paul will face next, with many names being thrown into the mix including Mexican fighter Canelo Alvarez.
Speaking to the New York Post after his win against Tyson, Paul said: “There’s a lot of names. I think Gervonta [Davis], Canelo, Tommy Fury, KSI, I want Anthony Joshua.
“The list goes on and on and on and then my main goal is to become world champion and we’ll see who that is and what point in time I make that happen.”
Now though, it has been revealed who is up next to take on Paul in the ring, with announcements sharing that Anthony Joshua will be facing the YouTuber next month.
In a tweet by Matchroom Boxing, it said: “Be careful what you wish for. Anthony Joshua fights Jake Paul, Friday 19 December in Miami.”
Many people took to social media to share their reactions to the news, with one user writing on X, formerly Twitter: “Wow. Didn’t think AJ would do this but I suppose he achieved everything in boxing, why not just have an easy payday. Still sad to see tho.”
Another said: “Absolutely mental this is happening and people will mock Jake Paul but he’s got some serious balls and fair play to him. Demolition job from Joshua if he wants it to be.”
A third person commented: “The knockout clip will be passed down generations.”
And a fourth added: “Taking a multi million dollar sparring match to get some gloves back on is an absolute no brainer. Every legend in boxing history will do the same with a shadow of a doubt.”
