Jake Paul has shared a 'major update' less than two weeks before he steps in the boxing ring with Anthony Joshua.
The YouTuber prompted fears he would be pulling out of the eagerly anticipated fight next Friday (19 December) when he told his followers he would be providing a big update.
It comes after a number of boxing professionals have raised concerns for Paul's safety as he goes toe to toe with Joshua in the professionally sanctioned fight.
Despite the latter agreeing to a weight limit for the first time in his career, he still measures up at five inches taller than Paul and around four stone heavier.
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But instead of pulling out of the fight, the 28-year-old announced he has recruited WBC women's lightweight champion, 'sweet' Caroline Dubois to his Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) outfit.
Dubois, who is the younger sister of former heavyweight world champion Daniel Dubois, will make her promotional debut as part of the undercard of the Miami fight as she defends her title against Italy's Camila Panatta.
Sharing the news on on social media, Paul wrote: "All I want is a fair fight. Even the odds. Joshua brought in Usyk. So only right I bring in Dubois. Had to be done."
Meanwhile, 24-year-old Dubois said signing with MVP was the 'next step' in her career, adding that she was 'proud to be on their roster,' and she believes it will help her 'quest for greatness'.
"The mission must be to become the face of women's boxing," she said. "Winning and winning in style, while announcing myself on the biggest stage and platform, is my dream and main motivation."
In a joint statement, Paul and MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian said Dubois was 'the most coveted free agent in women's boxing,' adding, 'she's a champion, an Olympian and a rising star in the UK and beyond'.
Meanwhile, Joshua recently addressed speculation about the rules that would be in place for the fight, after it was announced they would undergo eight three-minute rounds in 10oz gloves.
The 36-year-old confirmed there would be an upper weight limit for the fight, which is unusual for the heavyweight division, revealing he needs to weigh in at 245lbs.
"That is what I am focusing on. Anything else after that is a bonus after that," Joshua told reporters.
Meanwhile, Paul shared that he's struggling to gain weight and is expecting to come in at around 215lbs to 225lbs.
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Emma Rosemurgey