But Paul<\/a> is confident of causing a massive shock and believes he can rely on his skills being better than AJ\u2019s.<\/p>\n The American has shown himself to be a capable fighter with 12 wins in 13 fights, including his victory over boxing icon Mike Tyson<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t PAUL VS JOSHUA<\/p>\n Date, start time, rules, TV channel, live stream & full card for huge bout<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t<\/a> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t PAUL A JOKE<\/p>\n Ex-world champ and AJ rival says Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua is ‘SCRIPTED’<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n However, he has one blemish on his record after losing by split decision to Tommy Fury<\/a> back in February 2023.<\/p>\n AJ is a much different prospect to face in the ring than either the veteran or the former Love Island star.<\/p>\n Despite this, Paul is confident that his skills will be enough to win the fight againt AJ.<\/p>\n The Problem Child also claimed that he could replicate Oleksandr Usyk<\/a>\u2018s success as the Ukranian was notably smaller than the Watford brawler.<\/p>\n BEST ONLINE CASINOS \u2013 TOP SITES IN THE UK<\/p>\n Speaking on his YouTube channel<\/a>, he said: \u201cWe have seen him when he is a little bit lighter and there is not as much thump on those punches.<\/p>\n \u201cBut it is his game plan whatever he wants.<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t think the weight matters and is not going to make a difference.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is going to be the skills that win this fight and I believe my skills are better than his.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is a crazy thing to say but he is a very basic fighter and he has got to where he is at because of his power.<\/p>\n \u201cSo the skills are what are going to win this fight and we have seen that with Usyk when he fought him.<\/p>\n Paul\u2019s only defeat was to Tommy FuryCredit: Getty<\/p>\n \u201cI believe it is going to be very similar to that.\u201d<\/p>\n Joshua has trained with Usyk to improve his skills ahead of the \u00a3100million bout.<\/p>\n Many are fearing for Paul\u2019s safety if he is hit by an AJ punch like the ones that hurt Francis Ngannou<\/a> and Wladimir Klitschko<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\tJake Paul vs Anthony Joshua – all the info\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tA true Christmas miracle!\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n The world will stand still THIS FRIDAY as the face of British boxing,\u00a0Anthony Joshua,<\/a>\u00a0is all set to go up against social media sensation Jake Paul.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/crop-15646910_f4692f.jpg\"\/)
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