Jake Paul calls out Tyson Fury ahead of Anthony Joshua showdown in Miami - 'A massive mistake to look past me'
Updated 22/11/2025 at 07:26 GMT
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Jake Paul certainly isn't someone who shirks away from the limelight. The man famously dubbed as 'The Problem Child' will be hoping to cause as many issues as possible for former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in Miami on December 19. Should all go to plan for the 28-year-old, he would then want to pursue a bout against Tyson Fury in the new year.
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Jake Paul has ambitiously called out Tyson Fury for a fight next year in the build-up to his heavyweight clash against Anthony Joshua.
Paul and Joshua held their first press conference ahead of their fight on December 19, in what will be an eight-round contest in Miami.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer holds a 12-1 record as a professional, and revealed his bold plans to the media on Friday.
"It's a massive mistake to look past me," Paul said. "I'm putting a stop to all those plans - don't book flights or hotels.
"I'm knocking this guy out, becoming the CEO of Matchroom Boxing, changing the plans, and it's going to be me against Tyson Fury next year.
"Look what happened the last time they came to America and the plans they had. Andy Ruiz stopped that. This is Andy Ruiz 2.0."
Paul’s only professional defeat came at the hands of Tyson’s brother, Tommy, who came out on top with a split-decision victory in an eight-round contest in 2023.
That has not stopped Paul targeting a bout with the former world champion, but his immediate focus is getting past Joshua.
Speaking about Joshua’s abilities, Paul added: "He is one of the best heavyweights ever, but I believe fighting a smaller man is often harder for a heavyweight because of the speed difference, the footwork, the angles, the head being off-centre.
"All that power is great, but I just have to avoid that one shot for eight rounds - and I believe I can do that. I know I can pick him apart, score points, and make this a great contest.
"Don't respect me just for getting in there - respect me because I'm going to win."
Meanwhile, Joshua is looking to get his career back on track after a stunning fifth-round knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois in September 2024.
When asked why he took the fight, Joshua replied: "It was a great opportunity for me, an opportunity for me to fight.
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"I wanted to take 12 months out of the game [after Dubois]. I've done that, and it was time to get back to work.
"I was planning on fighting anyway - actually, I would've been fighting this weekend if I had it my way. And this opportunity presented itself and I thought, 'yeah, why not'.
"It's great. It's massive, colossal, it's making big news, we're bringing marketability together with ability. Those two worlds collide.
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"You've got Jake Paul versus Anthony Joshua, and we're here in Miami. We're bringing Europe, Africa, Asia, Nigeria.
"It's going to be phenomenal. And that's how we ended up here really - two guys that want to put on a good show."
The 36-year-old also showed his respect for Paul and refused to take anything for granted when the two collide in the ring.
"Jake is a serious fighter," Joshua continued. "You cannot underestimate anyone. I need to cut him up, break him up and hurt him. There is nothing more to it. It doesn't matter what anyone else says, I need to do a job."
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