"The unlikely match-up sees Paul, a former Youtube content creator turned boxer, taking on his first real challenge in years. Yes, Paul has shared the ring with Mike Tyson, but Mike Tyson at 58 and coming off a serious health scare. Aside from that, he's defeated the likes of Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley, and Anderson Silva - all former mixed martial artists well past their prime."
"It's a smart move by Paul and his business partners, who seem to know that the MMA fanbase is as invested in him as the boxing world. With two audiences to draw from, it's more eyeballs on the product. And since it's on Netflix, it's free, as long as you subscribe to the streaming service. With the fifth season of Stranger Things just landing, a lot of folks have renewed their subscriptions, so Paul vs. Joshua comes at an opportune moment for "The Problem Child.""
"So, what's the problem? Legitimacy questions abound. Paul has threatened to sue anyone suggesting the fight is fixed, and denied that there was anything in either his or Anthony Joshua's contract suggesting as much. Of course, no one fixing a fight is about to write it into a contract that would later be used as evidence; the bigger issue is whether Joshua will simply look to cruise to victory over an opponent he not only out-sizes but should also drastically out-skill."
Jake Paul, a former YouTube content creator turned boxer, takes on Anthony Joshua Friday night in Miami's Kaseya Center. Paul previously fought Mike Tyson, Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley, and Anderson Silva, with many opponents past their primes. Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley appear on the same undercard. The matchup taps both MMA and boxing audiences to maximize viewership and benefits from Netflix distribution and renewed subscriptions after Stranger Things season five. Questions about fight legitimacy persist, with Paul denying any fixed-fight contracts and threatening lawsuits. The central concern is whether Joshua will decisively outclass Paul or whether an unexpected finish will occur.
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