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Jake Paul Sees “Winnable Fight” Against Anthony Joshua: “I Can Float Like a Butterfly and Sting Like a Bee”

Jake Paul has never lacked confidence. But ahead of Friday night’s Netflix-headlined showdown against Anthony Joshua, the outspoken influencer-turned-boxer is making some of the boldest claims of his career and insists he can cash every check he’s written.

Paul enters the heavyweight clash as a +700 underdog, while Joshua, a former two-time unified world champion, is expected by most observers to win handily. Paul sees something different.

“Having Anthony Joshua as an opponent, I think it’s a winnable fight for me,” Paul said on MVP Uncut. “He’s very tall, but that means I can use my speed and my size to my advantage.