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Jake Paul Could Beat Joshua With Proper Prep

MVP co‑founder Nakisa Bidarian has said Jake Paul could defeat former two‑time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua if he had a proper training camp. Paul announced that he will return to the ring on December 24 in Dubai, his first scheduled bout since the December 2023 fight with Joshua. The 2023 bout ended with Joshua stopping Paul in the sixth round after Paul suffered a broken jaw, requiring titanium plates. Bidarian noted that Paul had been rushed into the fight on a three‑week notice and had to cut weight to face a heavier opponent. She believes that with adequate preparation, Paul would have a strong chance against Joshua. Paul has already named a few potential opponents for his Dubai return, including former UFC star Darren Till. The announcement comes as Joshua is preparing for a December 11 showdown with Tyson Fury in Cardiff. The boxing community remains divided over whether Paul’s recent experience will translate into a win over Joshua.

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The essential points

  1. 01Jake Paul will fight on December 24 in Dubai, his first bout since the 2023 loss to Anthony Joshua.
  2. 02MVP co‑founder Nakisa Bidarian says Paul could beat Joshua with a proper training camp.
  3. 03Paul broke his jaw in the 2023 fight, requiring titanium plates to be fitted.
  4. 04Potential opponents for Paul’s Dubai return include former UFC star Darren Till.
The full brief

MVP co‑founder Nakisa Bidarian has said Jake Paul could defeat former two‑time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua if he had a proper training camp. Paul announced that he will return to the ring on December 24 in Dubai, his first scheduled bout since the December 2023 fight with Joshua. The 2023 bout ended with Joshua stopping Paul in the sixth round after Paul suffered a broken jaw, requiring titanium plates.

Bidarian noted that Paul had been rushed into the fight on a three‑week notice and had to cut weight to face a heavier opponent. She believes that with adequate preparation, Paul would have a strong chance against Joshua. Paul has already named a few potential opponents for his Dubai return, including former UFC star Darren Till.

The announcement comes as Joshua is preparing for a December 11 showdown with Tyson Fury in Cardiff. The boxing community remains divided over whether Paul’s recent experience will translate into a win over Joshua.