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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Alex Pattle

The route to Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua and why this fight makes more sense than you think

Is Jake Paul really going to box Anthony Joshua? There have been mixed messages this week, but this might not be the unthinkable fight that some think it is.

Paul has recently made known his desire to face the British heavyweight star, and after beating ex-world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in late June, the YouTuber has turned his attention to a potential bout with “AJ”.

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