Tyson Fury’s bold prediction about Jake Paul knocking out Anthony Joshua has taken on a whole new level now that the fight is officially confirmed for December 19 in Miami.

What started as a headline-grabbing opinion has become a genuine talking point in the lead-up to a real heavyweight showdown. And Fury has not softened his stance at all. Instead, he has doubled down, insisting that Jake Paul has what it takes to stop Joshua inside the ring.

Fury’s confidence and the million-pound claim

Fury said, “I’m putting a million pounds on Jake Paul. One hundred percent.” That statement alone sent shockwaves through the sport, but now that Paul vs Joshua is happening, it has added real weight to Fury’s belief. He explained why he thinks Paul can cause the upset, saying, “I think Jake Paul knocks him out. I think AJ is a spent force, and Jake is on the rise.”

Fury even noted Paul’s improving frame as he grows into the heavyweight division, adding, “I like his new heavyweight look, bit chubby, bit bulky, he’s getting there.” To him, Paul’s physical transformation, combined with the confidence he has built over recent fights, makes him a dangerous opponent. He believes Paul’s timing and willingness to throw with conviction could be enough to trouble Joshua, especially at this stage of Joshua’s career.

On the other hand, Fury questioned where Joshua currently stands. Years of big fights, knockout defeats and intense pressure have created doubts around Joshua’s consistency. Fury suggested that while Joshua still carries power, he no longer has the same sharpness that once made him a dominant force. That contrast in momentum, according to Fury, is exactly why he thinks Paul has a real chance.

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Fury did add one extra line of balance by calling it a “50-50 fight” in another comment, but it didn’t change his overall view. His main belief stays firm. Jake Paul can knock out Anthony Joshua, and he is willing to risk a million pounds on that prediction.

Now that the fight is officially locked in, Fury’s comments have become one of the biggest talking points heading into December. A former world champion putting that amount of money on Jake Paul is not something the boxing world expected, and it has only increased the intrigue surrounding the fight. For Paul, this is the biggest test of his career. For Joshua, it is a high-pressure moment where he must prove he is still a major player in the heavyweight division.

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