Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul UK start time for | Boxing News

Jake Paul confronts the most formidable problem of his boxing journey to date with a conflict against heavyweight legend Anthony Joshua this weekend. ‘The Problem Child’, as he is dubbed, will step through the ropes ready to take on one of boxing’s most intimidating figures in a exceptional fusion of social media stardom and the pugilistic world.

When YouTubers Joe Weller and Theo Baker initially entered the squared circle in 2017, they might scarcely have imagined how their encounter would spark the thrilling realm of YouTube boxing.

The Paul versus Joshua showdown represents the top event within this sporting subcategory and is predicted to captivate tens of millions of spectators worldwide.

Whilst Paul has suffered just one defeat – at the fingers of Tommy Fury – he now confronts a seasoned skilled boxer at the height of his powers.

The Olympic champion has competed 32 occasions professionally, struggling losses to Andy Ruiz, Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk (twice).

Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul ring stroll time

The ring entrances for Jake Paul versus Anthony Joshua are scheduled for roughly 3.30am UK time, subject to the period of the supporting contests.

Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul UK start time

Presuming the ring walks last between 5 and 10 minutes, Jake Paul versus Anthony Joshua will start at roughly 3.40am UK time.

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Paul: “One of us is going to sleep. That’s what we’re going to do here. That’s what this heavyweight fight’s about.

“All glory to God. Thank you God, thanks Jesus for this second. I’m so grateful for everyone.

“I started my boxing journey here in Miami. We’re bringing it back and I’m going to shock the world and pull off the biggest upset in sports history.”

Joshua: “It has to be done. Jake Paul, you’ve got some big balls and I’ve got to give him respect for taking the fight because I’m f***ing ready, it’s go time… They want to see some big heavy punches thrown and they want to see someone knocked out, and I’m going to deliver.

“It’s not just that it is Jake. I used to be truly trying at myself today, I’m a very respectful man introduced up by a good household.

“But if I can kill you, I will kill you. That’s just how I am and this is just the job I do, so let’s go.

“I’m carrying boxing on my back, I did it with the Francis Ngannou struggle and I’m doing it again.

“I understand the expectation, I don’t carry it because the expectation I have on myself is enough but I acknowledge it, I understand it and I respect it.”