Jake Paul against Anthony Joshua: the YouTube star’s “courage” is praised by Frank Sanchez who “broke” Paul’s nose | Boxing News

Jake Paul was left with a “crooked” nose after a training session with heavyweight Frank Sanchez, who praised the YouTube star's “courage”.

Paul is preparing for the most daunting fight of his boxing career against two-time British world champion Anthony Joshua in Miami in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The 28-year-old has just 13 fights under his boxing record, but Paul has traded blows with top heavyweight fighters, including Cuba's Sanchez.

Revealing the damage to his nose, Paul recently said ESPN: “It’s even more twisted.

“I'm not going to lie, fighting heavyweights, my nose moved a few millimeters this camp. A guy named Frank Sanchez, he definitely cracked it a little bit, so there's definitely a little something there.

“But yeah man, it’s bad!”

Sanchez, who is set to challenge for a world title if he wins an IBF final eliminator, expressed his respect for Paul.

“I spent three weeks with Jake,” Sanchez told Sky Sports. “What surprised me the most is that Jake is a professional, a hard worker and his boxing has improved significantly since his debut.

“Personally, I am looking forward to his fight with Joshua. Jake shows a lot of courage to fight such a difficult fight.

“I think boxing fans will admire that he is not afraid to fight one of the best heavyweight boxers in the world.

“I love Jake Paul and I wish him the best.”

Jake Paul can 'shock the world'

American Cassius Chaney was preparing to fight Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia before the British star decided to share the ring with Paul.

But Paul has enlisted Chaney to join his impressive array of training partners, which also includes fellow American Jared Anderson and British two-weight world champion Lawrence Okolie.

“Jake looks extremely prepared and focused,” Chaney told Sky Sports.

“I’m excited to see him put this together and shock the world.

“This opportunity belongs to him.”