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JAKE PAUL and Anthony Joshua will finally face off in TONIGHT’S highly anticipated fight – but they’ll be stepping onto a canvas stained with blood.

Paul is determined to achieve one of the biggest upsets in sports history as he seeks to demonstrate that he can compete with boxing’s elite.

Anthony Joshua v Jake Paul - Public Weigh-In - Fillmore Miami BeachJake Paul faces off against Anthony JoshuaCredit: PA

Meanwhile, two-time world champion Joshua has stated he will not hold back and is determined to stop the owner of Most Valuable Promotions.

However, fans have noticed that the canvas is already splattered with blood.

And SunSport can reveal the reason behind this.

Why is there Blood on the Canvas for Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua?

Cherneka Johnson defeated Amanda Galle to remain the undisputed champion of the bantamweight division during the prelims – and she did so with a significant gash above her eye.

Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua - Fight NightThe champion suffered a severe gashCredit: Getty Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua - Fight NightBoth fightersCredit: Getty

The injury occurred in the first round due to a nasty clash of heads between the two boxers.

The challenger, Amanda Galle, was also covered in blood as a result of the incident.

This was Johnson’s first title defense since achieving undisputed status in July.

Despite being heavily favored, it was not an easy fight for the champion. Galle (12-1-1, 1 KO) relentlessly pursued the upset, regardless of the collateral damage.

Both fighters threw over 500 punches throughout 10 two-minute rounds, with Johnson (19-2, 8 KOs) landing 135 punches compared to Galle’s 124.

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What Was Said About the Blood?

Johnson told Uncrowned’s Ariel Helwani, “I was bleeding first, and then I saw her bleeding, all the blood on the floor.

“I thought, ‘Here we go, another bloodbath.’ But I’ve been through it before.”

The champion added: “I was so confident that I was winning all the rounds. I didn’t finish the job as early as we had planned, but we still got it done in the end.”

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the fight between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua?

This fight is significant as it marks a showdown between a social media influencer turned boxer, Jake Paul, and a seasoned two-time world champion, Anthony Joshua, highlighting the clash between different worlds in boxing.

How did the blood on the canvas happen?

The blood on the canvas was caused by a clash of heads during the preliminary fight between Cherneka Johnson and Amanda Galle, resulting in injuries to both fighters.