YouTube star turned professional boxer Jake Paul finds himself embroiled in yet another controversy, with fresh allegations emerging that his upcoming high-profile bout against former world champion Anthony Joshua is pre-determined. This is not the first time the polarising fighter has had to defend himself against such claims, which have dogged his 12-fight career marked by both dominant wins and surprising losses.
Wilder's Allegations and Paul's Legal Threat
The latest storm was ignited by none other than former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder. Wilder recently made public claims suggesting that the scheduled fight between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua on December 19, 2025, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, is fixed. Paul's response was swift and severe. Moments after Wilder's comments surfaced, Paul threatened to pursue legal action against him.
While Paul has consistently proven such accusations to be baseless, they continue to circulate, casting a shadow over his boxing endeavours. The most notable previous instance, which has now resurfaced online, dates back to 2023.
The 2023 Tommy Fury 'Script' Leak: A Case Study
Before Jake Paul's highly anticipated clash with professional boxer Tommy Fury on February 26, 2023, a document began circulating online, alleging the fight was scripted. This document was notably shared by fighters Mike Perry, who was a reserve for that event, and Dillon Danis on their social media platforms.
The leaked 'script' outlined a detailed, eight-round plan. It stated the first round would be even, followed by Fury taking control in the second. Paul was supposed to bounce back in the third, and Fury would then struggle with vision problems in the fourth and fifth, allowing Paul to dominate the remaining rounds and be declared the winner.
However, the actual fight unfolded completely differently. Tommy Fury secured a victory via split decision, definitively proving the leaked document was fabricated. The promotion company was quick to issue a statement, confirming, "We can confirm it is fake." This 2023 episode clearly shows that the current claims surrounding the Anthony Joshua fight are part of a recurring pattern for Jake Paul.
Anthony Joshua Weighs In: Focus on the Prize Money
While Jake Paul has vehemently denied Wilder's recent allegations, his future opponent, Anthony Joshua, has also addressed the rumours separately. In a characteristically blunt response, Joshua dismissed the fight-fixing talk.
"Yeah, nothing in the contract. What can I say?" Joshua stated. "We're not worried about what opinions there are, whether it's Wilder, Fury, whoever. The only thing in the contract that got my attention was the money. Other than that, I don't worry about nothing else."
With both fighters now publicly refuting the claims and affirming the legitimacy of their upcoming contest, fan excitement is building. The boxing world is eagerly awaiting December 19, 2025, to see these two powerful athletes settle the debate inside the ring, not through rumours, but with their fists.
