Why referee called out Jake Paul for antics in Anthony Joshua fight: ‘The fans didn’t pay to see this crap’

Daniel Chavkin

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As Jake Paul fought Anthony Joshua in a boxing match on Friday night, the hype for the match understandably reached a significantly high level.

Unfortunately, though, the fight itself wasn't as entertaining as the lead-up, with Joshua knocking Paul out for the win. During the match, Paul appeared to do his best to stay alive, falling to the mat at time to avoid Joshua.

It was frustrating for many fans, including the referee, who told Paul to his face the blunt truth. The moment went viral as fans appreciated the referee's honesty in a moment that needed it.

Here's a look at how the moment unfolded.

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What did the referee say to Jake Paul?

The highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua featured some frustrating moments, as Paul hit the floor multiple times before Joshua eventually knocked him out in the sixth round.

Therefore, fans were disappointed by Paul's consistent lack of fight, which essentially delayed the inevitable.

That included the referee for the fight, Christopher Young, who told Paul to his face that fans were not interested in seeing him fall to the ground.

"The fans didn't pat to see this crap," he said. "If you're gonna fight, you're gonna fight, but fight within the rules.

Who was the referee for the Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua fight?

Young is a veteran boxing referee who's seen his share of fights and is a member of the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame, according to his X account.

In the end, Paul lasted six rounds with Joshua, a respectable showing considering his lack of experience. But the match itself wasn't as entertaining as the lead up.

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