Groves says Joshua should skip Jake Paul fight for tougher opponent
Former champion George Groves has criticized Anthony Joshua for agreeing to fight Jake Paul later this year. Groves believes the bout is not worthy of Joshua's professional status and blames promoter Eddie Hearn for prioritizing money. The fight is scheduled for December 19, 2025, in Miami and will be streamed on Netflix. Despite the criticism, Paul is reportedly preparing seriously with a strong sparring team.
Match highlights
- George Groves called the upcoming Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul fight "beneath" Joshua’s level.
- Groves accused Eddie Hearn of putting financial gain over Joshua’s boxing legacy.
- The bout is set for December 19, 2025, in Miami, with a reported $184 million purse.
- Jake Paul is training with notable boxers like Lawrence Okolie and Jared Anderson ahead of the fight.
- Paul recently revealed he suffered a broken nose during sparring as he prepares for the heavyweight clash.
