Judgment Day: Paul vs. Joshua Hype Reaches Boiling Point
The highly controversial Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua boxing match, "Judgment Day," is set for December 19th. Read the best pre-fight quotes and expert reaction to the shocking mega event
The boxing world is bracing for a controversial spectacle on December 19, as former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua prepares to meet YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Miami for the event dubbed "Judgment Day." While the fight has drawn criticism over the clear skill disparity, the pre-fight build-up has been a goldmine of viral moments and bold claims, dominating social media.
Paul, known for his audacious promotion, delivered a direct message to fans in the UK, stating, “The torch gets passed, and Britain’s Goliath gets put to sleep.”
Joshua, however, has been equally blunt, promising to restore order to the heavyweight division. "Jake or anyone can get this work. No mercy" AJ fired back, vowing he was "about to break the internet over Jake Paul’s face."
The sheer scale of the mismatch has even sparked fixed-fight rumors online, which promoter Eddie Hearn jokingly addressed by offering his own "script" for the match: “AJ is going to walk to the middle of the ring and fire the heaviest shots he can at Jake Paul’s chin as fast as possible.”
The high-stakes event, streaming live on Netflix, promises to be one of the most polarizing and watched fights of the year.
