Jake Paul wants to fight Anthony Joshua. The YouTuber-turned-boxer called out the former heavyweight world champion after his recent win over Mike Tyson.
Paul beat Tyson on points after eight rounds in November. The fight drew criticism due to the 30-year age gap between the fighters. Tyson, 58, hadn't fought professionally since 2005.
After the backlash, Paul looked for a younger opponent. He tried to set up fights with Canelo Alvarez and Gervonta Davis, but both fell through. Alvarez signed to fight Terence Crawford in Riyadh, while Davis is set for a rematch with Lamont Roach after their controversial draw in March.
Now, Paul has his sights set on Joshua. He made the challenge on his show, BS With Jake Paul.
"I want to fight Anthony Joshua because I know I'll f**king beat his ass. He doesn't have a chin, he has no skill and he's stiff. I love you Anthony and we're friends but I want to fight you."
Joshua's career has taken some hits lately. The two-time heavyweight champion lost back-to-back fights against Oleksandr Usyk, dropping his titles. In September, he suffered a fifth-round stoppage defeat to Daniel Dubois in an IBF heavyweight title challenge.
Despite these setbacks, Joshua's record includes wins over big names like Wladimir Klitschko, Joseph Parker, and Andy Ruiz. He's now thinking about his next move. A fight against Paul, who dominated in his bout with Tyson, might be a surprising option on the table.
