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Jake Paul reveals brutal injury sustained in sparring ahead of Anthony Joshua fight

Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua weigh-in ahead of bout
  • Jake Paul has stated his broken nose has worsened during his sparring sessions in preparation for his fight against Anthony Joshua.
  • The YouTuber-turned-boxer has been sparring with larger heavyweights, including Frank Sanchez and Lawrence Okolie, sustaining further injuries such as a black eye.
  • Paul is scheduled to fight Anthony 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 knockouts, with both fighters wearing standard 10oz gloves.
  • Paul, who holds a 12-1 professional record, expressed confidence in his ability to win, predicting a knockout victory in the fifth or sixth round.
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