Ryan Garcia casts doubt on the likelihood of Jake Paul’s upcoming heavyweight bout against Anthony Joshua happening as scheduled. The anticipated match is set to occur on December 19 in Miami, featuring an eight-round showdown with both fighters using 10oz gloves. Paul, who last fought in June and was slated to face Gervonta Davis before the event was canceled, faces skepticism from Garcia regarding the legitimacy of the upcoming fight.
On the other hand, Joshua, who suffered a knockout defeat against Daniel Dubois in September 2024, had been planning a return to the ring before accepting the challenge from Paul. Following a recent press conference in Miami where the two fighters met face to face, doubts about the match’s viability emerged due to the significant physical differences observed by many in the boxing community.
The clash between Joshua and Paul is scheduled to be live-streamed on Netflix on December 19, offering fans the opportunity to watch the fight through Sky’s £15 Essential TV bundle. Paul reacted strongly to Garcia’s skepticism, criticizing Garcia’s recent fights and expressing his readiness to face off against him. Despite Paul’s call-outs to various boxing stars, including Garcia, the switch to a different platform was hindered by DAZN’s decision not to allow the transfer of ‘King Ryan’ to their streaming service.
The ongoing dynamics between the fighters and the streaming platforms suggest differing perceptions of the potential outcomes of the upcoming fight, with Garcia’s doubts and Paul’s determination adding to the buildup of the anticipated showdown.