Jake Paul has never faced anything like Anthony Joshua and the former YouTuber’s so-called “Judgement Day” has arrived.
Former heavyweight champion Joshua on Friday sent a chilling message that he has a “license to kill” when they face off inside the Kaseya Centre in Miami on Saturday.
Boxing commentators have spoken openly about having fears that Paul, 28, may suffer career-ending damage taking the massive step up to fight his former world champion opponent.
Joshua, 36, is widely tipped to end the eight-round fight inside the opening rounds with Joshua around $1.25 to win by knockout with some betting agencies.
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The mismatch showdown is another test of Netflix’s monster move into the sport streaming industry with the two combatants reportedly fighting for a prise purse worth around a staggering $400 million.
Netflix’s live stream begins from 12pm AEDT. The main event is likely to take place between 2.30pm and 4pm.
The numbers are not good reading for Paul’s fans.
Joshua weighed in at 110kg (243.4 pounds) for the fight, more than 12kg heavier than Paul.
The British fighter had been contractually obliged to weigh in at 245 pounds or less.
There have been other custom rules for the fight, which is being fought over eight rounds.
The most concerning number of all is that Joshua has won via knockout 25 times in his career.
