George Groves has expressed his belief that boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has betrayed Anthony Joshua and suggests that the heavyweight should opt out of his bout against Jake Paul. The former two-time heavyweight champion is set to face the YouTuber-turned-boxer in Miami, Florida, in an eight-round match wearing 10oz gloves, with the result impacting their professional records.
Joshua, who last fought in September 2024 and suffered a knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois, sees this fight as an opportunity to gain crucial experience before his return to competitive boxing in 2026. Groves, a former super-middleweight champion, criticized Hearn for his handling of Joshua’s career and advised Joshua to walk away from the upcoming fight.
The highly-anticipated clash between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul is scheduled for December 19 in Miami, with live streaming available on Netflix. Groves expressed his disappointment in promoter Hearn, emphasizing that financial motives often overshadow the integrity of the sport. Despite skepticism surrounding the fight, Joshua is focused on a decisive victory over Paul and has his eyes set on potential future matchups, including a potential showdown with Tyson Fury.
Joshua has made it clear that he is taking the fight seriously, stating his intention to approach it with a killer instinct. He acknowledges the expectations placed on him but remains focused on delivering a strong performance in the ring.
