Boxing critics slam Paul vs Joshua bout as a showbiz mismatch... but millions will watch sold-out clash

ANTHONY Joshua's reputation.

- BY CHRISTOPHER BUCKTIN

Jake Paul's mouth. And a £140million fight that has split the boxing world straight down the middle.Early tomorrow morning, one of Britain's most decorated heavyweights will share a ring with a YouTuber-turned-fighter whose rise has been as derided as it has been profitable.

Like it or loathe it, Paul vs Joshua is a circus as much as a sporting contest, one that carries huge consequences for both men.

Ahead of the fight, to be shown on Netflix, Joshua was asked if he would hold back against Paul, with the heavyweight saying: "If I can kill you, I'll kill you."

Joshua later defended his comment, adding: "It's my job, we fight. We have a licence to kill.

"This is what my job is. I just enjoy what I do.