JAKE PAUL and Anthony Joshua’s bout in Miami on Friday night will be hosted by a cast full of big names.
That includes Kate Scott, who will take on presenting duties for the huge showdown.
Kate Scott hosted the Ballon d’Or ceremony back in SeptemberCredit: PA
She will be joined by some big hitting guests, including former undisputed British heavyweight world champion .
will also be part of the panel, as well as Laila Ali – daughter of the legendary and a major boxing star in her own right.
Another former British heavyweight champion will be part of the commentary team.
That will be , who will be a co-commentator.
The main commentators will be Mauro Ranallo and Crystina Poncher with Scott taking charge of the main card from around 8pm American time (1am UK time).
Scott, 44, presents the on CBS Sports is married to former boxer Malik Scott.
Up until recently, Malik was the trainer of , who to fight next.
There could also be another blockbuster heavyweight clash on the horizon in 2026.
vs AJ has been in the making for the past six years yet hasn’t happened, but it could do soon.
confirmed this over the weekend, but first Joshua has to deal with Paul.
Joshua, 36, has had 32 career fights with 28 wins – 25 via knockout.
The other four have ended in defeat, including against Andy Ruiz in New York in June 2019 – his only career fight to date in the States.
His other defeats came twice at the hands of Usyk in 2021 and 2022, and also in his last outing against fellow Brit last year.
Paul has had 13 professional fights with seven knockouts. His only defeat came against , brother of Tyson, in 2023.
The purse of the fight is thought to be around £140million, and what better city to host it than the riches of Miami.
won the MLS Cup earlier this month, and the city will be in the spotlight again on Friday night.
The football team has and co the pitch, and this week another all-star Miami cast will take to the screens to host the boxing.
Jake Paul (left) and Anthony Joshua (right) are set to fight on Friday night
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