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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Alex Pattle

Is Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua a ‘scripted’ fight? Eddie Hearn addresses accusations

Anthony Joshua will box Jake Paul in a professional heavyweight fight on 19 December – not an exhibition – yet some fans are still sceptical.

Many followers of the sport have questioned the legitimacy of this match-up, finding it difficult to believe that Joshua, a former two-time world heavyweight champion, will simply be allowed to try to knock out Paul, a YouTuber-turned-boxer, at the earliest opportunity.

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