Boxing fans tuning into Jake Paul’s clash with Anthony Joshua on Saturday morning were left unimpressed by the version of ‘God Save The King’ that was played beforehand.

With Joshua returning to the ring for the first time since September 2024, the British national anthem was played at the Kaseya Centre in Miami.

Yet Skye Bishop’s performance didn’t go down well with viewers on social media, with fans making their feelings clear.

“God save the king from ever having to hear this woman sing #netflix #PaulJoshua,” were the words of one user.

A second said: “On god, that was a HORRIBLE ”God Save The King” singer #JakeJoshua.”

Another added: “I mean I’ve heard some bad renditions of God Save the King in my time but sheesh.”

SponsoredTaylor Swift Gives Travis Kelce Firm Warning Ahead Of Super Bowl, Keeping Chiefs Star In CheckTipHero

SponsoredGuy Fieri Rushed Into Emergency Surgery After Freak AccidentTipHero

SponsoredCause Of Death Revealed For Newlywed Couple Found Dead In CarTipHero

SponsoredUpdated-Diane Keaton’s Cause of DeathTipHero

And a fourth said: “That rendition of god save the King was weak.”

The rendition was played shortly before Joshua defeated his American rival after six rounds.

Anthony Joshua defeated Jake Paul

 | GETTY

Joshua looked rusty from the outset, with Paul skulking around the edges of the ring looking to catch his opponent off guard.

The American started brighter of the two men, even catching Joshua with some quickfire punches to lift the crowd inside the arena.

But Paul often struggled to stay on his feet, with the 28-year-old regularly falling to the ground – much to the dismay of the spectators.

Joshua bounced back from his slow start, delivering a devastating stoppage victory in the sixth round.

Anthony Joshua made hard work of Jake Paul at the Kaseya Center in Miami on Saturday morning, with the Briton needing six rounds to beat his American rival | GETTY

The 36-year-old had said before the clash that he’d be disappointed if he didn’t beat Paul via knockout.

With his own words ringing in his ears, he then started to up the ante.

The physical mismatch between the two fighters was stark, with Joshua standing four inches taller and carrying a 27-pound weight advantage into the ring.

Beyond mere size, the disparity in professional pedigree proved equally pronounced.

Jake Paul has insisted he’s doing fine but admitted that he may have sustained a broken jaw during his defeat to Anthony Joshua on Saturday morning | GETTY

Joshua had already claimed unified heavyweight titles before Paul even stepped into the professional ranks in 2020.

The American’s transition from YouTube celebrity to boxer, while commercially successful, could not bridge the vast skill gap separating him from his British opponent.

Such fundamental differences in experience and ability had fuelled pre-fight speculation about the contest’s legitimacy.