Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua Picks, Odds, and Preview (Dec 19)

Major boxing action is set for just before Christmas, as it has been officially announced that two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will square off against YouTube star Jake Paul.

Many experts have labelled the fight ‘dangerous’ and ‘reckless’, but it promises to be a huge event for fans of a certain demographic. You can find the odds and our Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua picks here.

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Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua: Tale of the Tape

Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua: Event Information

Fight Preview

Significant boxing action is set for December 19, as former two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua steps into the ring with Jake Paul. The fight has made headlines since it was announced on Nov 17, with many calling it a dark day for boxing, and an event that could signal the end of influencer boxing.

Jake Paul has made a good amount of prize money for his relatively subpar boxing ability, making a name for himself by beating either former greats or non-boxers from the world of MMA. In fact, his only professional defeat was suffered against an actual fighter in the form of Tommy Fury.

However, it is worth noting that Fury wouldn’t likely be at the level to challenge for a British Heavyweight title, let alone a world championship.

In December, Paul will step into the ring with one of the world’s elite. A fighter, who aside from a shock loss against Andy Ruiz Jr, has only been bested by the world’s very best.

Successive losses against pound-for-pound legend Oleksandr Usyk cast doubt over his future, while a shock fifth-round stoppage defeat against Daniel Dubois last year has left his hopes of becoming a three-time world champion in tatters.

However, unlike Paul’s former boxing scalps, Joshua isn’t past his physical prime, and he is a fighter who is still capable of delivering huge knockout blows. Evidence of that can be found following a stunning second-round win over Francis Ngannou, who arguably holds as much boxing talent as Paul.

Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua Picks

Joshua has over 12 years of professional experience, winning the world title on two occasions and also claiming Olympic gold.

In contrast, Paul has made his name by fighting boxers that are past their prime, and he will soon learn that there is a major difference when coming up against a heavyweight in prime condition.

Paul is way too short at +800, as he should be over +10000 to win this bout. If he wishes to, Joshua could end this fight in the opening three rounds.