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Former UFC champion calls Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua 'dangerous,' fears Paul could get hurt

Influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul takes on his toughest test to date, by leaps and bounds, on Dec. 19 in Miami, Florida. Paul faces the 2012 Olympic gold medalist and former two-time unified world boxing champion Anthony Joshua at the Kaseya Center.

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‘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.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 13

Fury Vs. Joshua Set For 2026

Heavyweights Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will headline a Riyadh Season event in 2026. Reports indicate that the pair would have their own bouts before they fight each other.

Kubrat Pulev News / BoxingNews.com / December 13

Gassiev Knocks Out Pulev

Murat Gassiev knocked out Kubrat Pulev to secure the latter’s WBA Regular Heavyweight Title. The early rounds were a cagey affair, with both fighters feeling each other out.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 13

Usyk Warns Paul Over The Joshua Fight – ‘I Will Pray For Jake’

Unified Heavyweight Champion Oleksandr Usyk has delivered a brutal assessment of the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua December 19 fight, saying AJ ‘could kill Paul.’ Usyk, who defeated Joshua twice in 2021 and 2022, is now sharing a training camp with Joshua.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 12

Only name Jake Paul said he wouldn’t fight believes he’s made a huge error ahead of Anthony Joshua bout

Jake Paul recently revealed the top name on the list of fighters that he wouldn’t step in the ring with. The controversial star’s decision to fight Anthony Joshua on December 19 has earned him a lot of praise due to the challenge that is in front of him.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 12

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua set to finally meet in 2026 after one crucial step happens first

One of the biggest fights in boxing is reportedly set to finally take place next year. Many believed that after years of talking about the chances of it finally happening, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could share the ring with each other in the near future.

Badou Jack News / KO on SI / December 12

Badou Jack Mocks Noel Mikaelian With Stinging “Sparring Session” Dig

Badou Jack plans to make his second WBC cruiserweight title defense look easy. He felt he did that the first time around against Noel Mikaelian, but he plans to make it even more obvious in the rematch.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 12

Jake Paul vs Manny Pacquiao: Why boxing legend would reject a $35 million fight offer

Manny Pacquiao’s manager says he’s got absolutely no interest in fighting Jake Paul. The eight-weight world champion is currently looking for an opponent to face in March 2026.

Boxing News / KO on SI / December 12

UFC Legend Makes Jake Paul Knockout Prediction Against Anthony Joshua

The phrase "puncher's chance" gets thrown around a lot in the boxing community. This is a way of saying that any professional boxer who has proven an ability to put their opponents' lights out in a fight always has a chance of doing so again, regardless of who they're going up against or how they've fared in the fight to that point.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 12

Kubrat Pulev gives honest opinion on Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul

Anthony Joshua’s former opponent Kubrat Pulev isn’t buying the hype around next week’s Miami showdown. The Bulgarian veteran threw shade at the Jake Paul versus Joshua matchup while locking in on his own heavyweight title defense.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / December 12

Deontay Wilder Makes Cautious Prediction for Jake Paul–Anthony Joshua

Seven whole days. That’s all that stands between us and Jake Paul stepping into a boxing ring with Anthony Joshua — a sentence that still feels like it should auto-correct into a Marvel crossover.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 12

Joshua vs Paul – Amir Khan makes ‘brutal’ prediction

Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul is set for December 19 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. They will headline a Most Valuable Promotions card, with the main card live on Netflix for all subscribers, with the prelims card free on the Netflix YouTube channel.

Boxing News / HITC / December 12

Jake Paul gets five-word advice from Manny Pacquiao before Anthony Joshua fight

Manny Pacquiao has offered Jake Paul a single piece of advice if he hopes to have any chance against Anthony Joshua next week. The former world champion is in Dubai for the IBA Men’s Elite World Championships, where he spoke to Bloody Elbow and other media outlets.

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Boxing News / Fights Around The World / December 12

Deontay Wilder on Why Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua is ‘Scripted’

Jake Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) is all set to face Anthony Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) in an undoubtedly controversial matchup on December 19. Paul has often been accused of staging his fights, and according to Deontay Wilder, the legitimacy of this fight might not be very different.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 12

Terence Crawford or Floyd Mayweather? Amir Khan makes his P4P pick

When discussing pound-for-pound greats, opinions vary widely, with many factors influencing choices. What era did you grow up in? What country or area are you from?

Boxing News / KO on SI / December 12

Tyson Fury Gives Updated Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Prediction

In one of the most surprising boxing matches of the 21st century, Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua will come together on December 19 for a heavyweight clash.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 12

Manny Pacquiao’s five words of advice for Jake Paul ahead of Anthony Joshua fight

Manny Pacquiao has advised Jake Paul of the one key thing he needs to focus on if he is to stand any chance against Anthony Joshua next week. The legendary multiple-weight boxing world champion is in Dubai for the IBA Mens Elite World Championships, where he spoke to Bloody Elbow among other media.

Jake Paul News / Bloody Elbow / December 12

Jake Paul spent his entire Mike Tyson purse on $39 million ‘dream’ purchase

Jake Paul made it clear he isn’t one for saving money after his biggest fight to date. The YouTuber-turned-boxer beat heavyweight legend Mike Tyson over eight rounds in November 2024.

Kubrat Pulev News / KO on SI / December 12

Kubrat Pulev vs Murat Gassiev Preview & Prediction

WBA World Heavyweight champion Kubrat Pulev and challenger Murat Gassiev are ready for BETCITY IBA Pro 13 today at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium. The fight will be broadcast live in the U.S.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / December 11

Deontay Wilder Provides Update on Oleksandr Usyk Negotiations

Heavyweight talks pick up momentum heading into 2026 Wilder shares new insight into recent discussions A potential matchup draws major buzz across the boxing world The holiday season is here, which means two things: gift shopping anxiety and heavyweight boxing chaos.

Boxing News / NY Fights / December 11

Teofimo vs Shakur: What To Expect From 2026’s First Big Fight

Brooklyn’s Teofimo Lopez and Newark’s Shakur Stevenson have been circling each other since their amateur days. On Wednesday, the two finally made it official on stage at Madison Square Garden.

Richardson Hitchins News / Dice City Sports / December 10

Richardson Hitchins Reunites With Matchroom Boxing: '2026 Will Be a Huge Year'

After months of uncertainty surrounding his promotional future, Richardson Hitchins has officially reunited with Matchroom Boxing. The unbeaten IBF junior welterweight champion announced the news across his social media platforms on Monday a move that solidifies his position as one of boxing’s fastest-rising stars heading into 2026.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / December 10

Shakur Stevenson vs. Teofimo Lopez Jr. Creates Stylistic Issues

A blockbuster showdown with true pound-for-pound implications is officially set. Shakur Stevenson and Teofimo Lopez Jr. will headline The Ring 6 on January 31 at Madison Square Garden, streaming globally on DAZN.