Jake Paul has revealed a fresh black eye sustained during sparring with former world champion Lawrence Okolie as he prepares for his controversial fight against Anthony Joshua. The YouTuber-turned-boxer showed off the injury on Adin Ross's Kick stream, attributing it to the 6ft 6in, 270lb British heavyweight.
Paul, 28, is set to face two-time former world heavyweight champion Joshua on 19 December at Miami's Kaseya Center. The bout will be a professional contest, meaning the result will go on each man's record and a knockout is possible. Joshua, 36, has a record of 28-4 (25 KOs) and has beaten the likes of Wladimir Klitschko and Dillian Whyte.
Paul, who weighs 215lbs and aims to reach 220lbs by fight night, has been sparring several world champion heavyweights to prepare for the step up in competition. Okolie, 32, from Hackney, is on a three-fight win streak and last beat Kevin Lerena. Joshua is capped at 245lbs for the fight, which is scheduled for eight three-minute rounds with 10oz gloves.
Paul's professional record stands at 12-1 (7 KOs), with notable wins over former UFC champions Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva, as well as a victory over Mike Tyson, who was 58 at the time. Joshua has not fought since September 2024, when he was knocked out by Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium.
