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Getting official figures of how much a fighter earns for a bout is always tricky business but Eddie Hearn said Anthony Joshua is set for a "career-high payday".

Reports suggest, external there could be a pot of £150m with Joshua potentially earning £36.9m for this eight-round contest.

Jake Paul was paid a reported £31m to face Mike Tyson last year, with the retired 59-year-old said to have taken home a purse around half of that.

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Jake Paul made his professional boxing debut in January 2020, beating fellow YouTuber Ali Al-Fakhri - better known as AnEsonGib.

He has gone on to register 12 wins in 13 matches, losing only to Tommy Fury.

The 28-year-old has faced criticism for cherry-picking his opponents, facing several retired mixed martial artists who were well beyond their prime.

Paul has seven knockout wins on his record, stopping former UFC champion Tyron Woodley in that fashion.

In November 2024, Paul beat retired undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and his most recent bout ended in a points win over retired three-weight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

Time for the face-off.

Anthony Joshua towers over Jake Paul.

There are a few security guards waiting to spring into action but it passes off without any incident.

We'll bring you images shortly but you can rewatch in the live video at the top of this page.

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As soon as this fight was announced, questions were raised about if there would be any rule changes or whether it would be an exhibition.

Matchroom's Eddie Hearn, who promotes Anthony Joshua, said the Briton was already preparing for an eight-round comeback fight.

Joshua's bout with Jake Paul is also going to take place over eight three-minute rounds and they will wear standard 10oz gloves.

But there is a stipulation when it comes to weight.

Joshua cannot weigh more than 17st 7lbs. His previous three fights he has been around 17st 12lb.

The vote running at the top of this page is overwhelmingly in favour of Anthony Joshua - no major surprise.

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Jake Paul weighed a career-heavy 227lb (16st and 3lb) when he fought Mike Tyson in November 2024.

The American clearly had concerns about giving up so much weight to Anthony Joshua, but Eddie Hearn, speaking on the 5 Live Boxing podcast, says he misled Paul's team to ensure the two-time heavyweight champion didn't have to cut too much.

"I spoke to AJ and he was sitting at 265lb or something like that," Hearn said.

"I think I told [Paul's promoter] Nakisa Bidarian he was 290lb or something like that.

"Originally Nakisa said 240lb, which is very tight for AJ at this stage and we agreed at 245lb and that was really the only stipulation."

Finally the two fighters are asked for official predictions. Anthony Joshua refuses to bite but Jake Paul says he will get the "knockout in round four or five".

Anthony Joshua on what keeps him motivated:

"It's the grit. I want to be up as much as people want to see me down. I'm hungry, devoted and dedicated.

"I've been drilled in the camp of the three-time undisputed champion Usyk.

"I need to break Jake's delusion."

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Both fighters are asked what their strengths are:

Anthony Joshua: "I'm very durable, I'll come forward, impose myself and land heavy punches. I'll expose him to tricks in boxing that I don't think he's been exposed to yet."

Jake Paul: "I'm quick, fast, great footwork, great chin, take shots, lion-hearted, sneaky knockout punches and great work to the body. He says I haven't seen the tricks but I'm training with champions."

Anthony Joshua is asked if it's classed as a win if he just beats him or if he needs to knock Jake Paul out:

"Are you asking for me? Or are you asking for you?

"No. I need to knock him out."

More from Jake Paul:

"I'm here to be a beacon for kids and be an inspiration. I want to show where hard work and discipline can take you.

"I want to be a disruptor."

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Jake Paul is asked about thoughts on Tommy Fury, who is reported to have turned down a fight offer:

"I'm the only thing he has so he should be on his knees begging for the fight. I'm not afraid of anyone or anything."

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Anthony Joshua on whether he would take a bet with Tyson Fury who claims Jake Paul will win:

"I'm not taking a bet with Tyson Fury. I'm not worried about what he has to say or betting nonsense. I'm just here to fight.

"I'll get the job done, collect my cheque and that's it."

Jake Paul is asked if he really believes he can beat Anthony Joshua:

"Without a shadow of a doubt. Self-belief is the best thing in the world.

"This is more challenging [than previous fights] but my team know what I'm capable of.

"This will be fun. I want him to cut me up and hurt me."

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Anthony Joshua is asked whether he's taking Jake Paul seriously:

"Jake is a serious fighter. When I started boxing I walked into the gym and three years later I was at the Olympics. He's been boxing for five years now.

"You can't underestimate anyone. I've realigned my energy.

"I need to cut him up, break him up and hurt him."

Jake Paul is asked about reports that Francis Ngannou turned down the chance to fight him:

"When I go in there and do better than Francis, let's see what he says then. He's a joke."

Anthony Joshua has a dig and British rival Tyson Fury:

"He's better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here. I give him credit for that."

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Ariel Helwani confirms that former UFC champion Anderson Silva has been added to the card in December and will face another ex-UFC champion Tyron Woodley - they have both lost to Jake Paul.

We'll bring you the rest of the confirmed card later.

"My dad, my brother - Logan Paul and Tyson Fury all think I'm going to win this fight," Jake Paul says.

"If I touch him up for three rounds, let's see if he crumbles."