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Jake Paul reveals gruesome injury just days before Anthony Joshua showdown

Jake Paul is just days away from taking on Anthony Joshua
Jake Paul is just days away from taking on Anthony Joshua (Getty)
  • Jake Paul has stated his broken nose has worsened during his sparring for next week’s fight against Anthony Joshua.
  • The YouTuber-turned-boxer is training with larger heavyweights, including Frank Sanchez and Lawrence Okolie, with Sanchez reportedly contributing to his nose “getting more crooked”.
  • Paul is scheduled to face Joshua, a two-time world heavyweight champion, in a professional heavyweight contest in Miami on 19 December.
  • The bout will consist of eight three-minute rounds, allowing for knockouts, with both fighters wearing standard 10oz gloves.
  • Paul, who holds a 12-1 professional record, expressed confidence in his preparation, predicting a knockout victory over Joshua in the fifth or sixth round.
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