“I Want Everyone to Have Fun.” Wilder Believes Jake and Joshua Fight is Scripted

Former world champion Deontay Wilder shared his thoughts on the duel between influencer and boxer Jake Paul and former Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.

“I think there is a bit of scripting here, considering the weight difference, and Joshua is a former champion. Besides, he remains an active fighter.

This is the first time we are seeing Paul against an active boxer. We saw him against 58-year-old Mike Tyson. That was all fun and games. But now he will be dealing with a real professional. We will see how it all ends. Like I said already, I think this is a setup.

I want everyone to have fun. I want them to enjoy it, because we risk our lives for the entertainment of others. Just return home in safety, to have memories and say that we did a great job,” said Wilder in an interview with Fight Hub TV.

The 8-round Heavyweight bout between Jake Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) and Anthony Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) will take place on December 19 in Miami, USA. The show will be broadcast by the streaming service Netflix.

Deontay Wilder (44-4-1, 43 KOs) last entered the ring in June against Tyrrell Herndon and won by technical knockout in the 7th round. According to the American himself, he is currently negotiating a fight with three-time undisputed world champion Oleksandr Usyk.