Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul are scheduled to fight next month. However, many media insiders are saying that the decision was allegedly made for money. Joshua is one of the most decorated heavyweight champions in boxing. He will be competing against Jake Paul, who is a YouTube-turned-boxer and is popular for crossover fights. The matchup between them is scheduled to take place on December 19, 2025.
Anthony Joshua agreed to fight Jake Paul because of the money offer, an expert says
The announcement of a fight between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul immediately sparked controversy online. Fans are arguing about why Joshua, a unified champion and Olympic gold medalist, would agree to fight Paul. Reports now suggest that the reason is the money involved. Joshua could allegedly end up earning close to $100 million from the fight. This is one of the highest purses of his career and makes the fight difficult to refuse.
This was explained by Steve Bunce, the boxing expert on BBC Radio 5 Live. He said, “AJ has been made an offer he simply couldn’t refuse and he’s accepted.”
Bunce also called the fight “ridiculous” from a sporting perspective. He says that Anthony Joshua is almost six inches taller and could be 40 pounds heavier than Jake Paul, who is still a “novice.” However, it all came down to the financial incentives involved. A report from DailyMail has suggested that both Joshua and Paul are estimated to be making $92 million each from the upcoming fight, making it a combined total of $184 million.
In a video on his YouTube channel, Michael Bisping said, “It’s a win-win for Jake Paul, and it’s a lose-lose for Anthony Joshua. However, given all of that, both men are going to make $92 million each. So, forget my opinion, who gives a damn? When you can bank $92 million for having a little move around in a boxing ring, fair play. You can’t s*** on that.” (via Michael Bisping)
Originally reported by Preksha Sharma on Mandatory.
