Jake Paul, known for his dramatic flair both inside and outside the ring, found himself in an unusual faceoff with former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. During their encounter, Paul attempted to rattle Joshua by flicking his opponent's nipple—a move designed to throw Joshua off balance.
Paul carries a professional record of 12-1 and loves using mind games as part of his strategy. He's been known to push opponents to their limits mentally, trying to gain any psychological edge he can. Many spectators watched intently as the showdown unfolded between him and Joshua, who commands a significant advantage in height and an outstanding résumé in boxing with his record standing at 28-4.
But Paul’s strategy took an unexpected turn when Joshua reached for Paul's prized possession—a $650,000 necklace. This bold gesture almost cost Paul the necklace and made him second-guess how far he wanted to go with the theatrics. Observers interpreted this move in varied ways: some thought it was Joshua testing how genuine Paul's bravado actually was, while others saw it as a plain attempt to shake Paul's confidence.
Someone caught the moment on camera and shared it on Instagram, highlighting the tension in that instant. When Joshua laid a hand on Paul's ostentatious jewelry, Paul instantly backed off.
Stepping into the ring with someone of Joshua's pedigree—an Olympic champion and two-time unified heavyweight titleholder—is undoubtedly a considerable challenge for Paul. Their bout will occur at Miami's Kaseya Center. It will feature eight rounds with each fighter wearing 10-ounce gloves.
This dramatic prelude has set the stage for what promises to be an intriguing matchup between two diverse personalities in modern boxing.
