Jake Paul Challenges Heavyweight Superstar Anthony Joshua After Canelo Snub

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Jake Paul has issued a challenge to boxing legend Anthony Joshua after negotiations for a fight with Canelo Alvarez broke down.

Reports indicated that Jake Paul was close to finalizing a significant match against Mexican boxing icon Canelo Alvarez.

However, Canelo Alvarez chose to fight Terence Crawford instead of Paul, leaving the YouTuber without a major opponent.

Now, Jake Paul has identified a new target, and surprisingly, this boxing star could be an even more formidable opponent than Canelo Alvarez.

Jake Paul, known for his confidence, has now called out Anthony Joshua for a high-profile boxing match.

While Anthony Joshua may not be considered as highly ranked as Canelo Alvarez in pound-for-pound rankings, his size and power would pose a significant challenge to Jake Paul.

Nevertheless, Jake Paul insists he is capable of defeating Joshua.

During his “BS with Jake Paul” podcast, he made critical remarks about the former unified heavyweight world champion.

Paul stated his desire to fight Anthony Joshua, confidently asserting that he would defeat him.

He went on to say that Joshua lacks resilience and skill, despite considering him a friend.

Conor McGregor reacted to Canelo Alvarez’s decision not to fight Jake Paul with approval.

Conor McGregor, who has a history of rivalry with Jake Paul, praised Canelo Alvarez for choosing another opponent over Paul.

Barnaby Quicksilver
Barnaby Quicksilver

Barnaby Quicksilver is a Leeds-based sports writer with a passion for tennis and golf. Since 2018, he's established himself as one of northern England's most distinctive voices in sports journalism. His trademark style combines detailed technical analysis with colorful storytelling, bringing tournaments to life for his readers.

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