Jake Paul’s Boldest Challenge Yet: Anthony Joshua Fight Confirmed

Tuesday | Nov 18, 2025

In today’s episode of BoxingScene Today, the crew reacts to Anthony Joshua officially agreeing to fight Jake Paul on December 19. Why would AJ take this fight, and how might his past experience in a “sideshow” event prepare him for it?

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