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The Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua bout theatrics are in full motion, and with the undercard officially done and dusted, it’s time to shift our focus to the pre-fight rituals. That starts with the national anthem. So, which singers are representing the boxers inside the ring?

Representing the YouTuber influencer and the American arena is Ally Brooke, singing the US anthem. Well-known American singer and former band member of the hugely successful girl group Fifth Harmony, Brooke has the vocals and the charisma to nail the patriotic gesture as Paul steps in for the big fight. On AJ’s side is Skye Bishop, singing the UK national anthem.

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Ally Brooke and Fifth Harmony: Rise to the top

Born on July 7, 1993, Allyson Brooke Hernandez kick-started her musical career on the X Factor US show, where she came across other band members for the girl group. She has released popular solo hits like “Low-Key” and also appeared on the American TV series Dancing with the Stars.

The singer of Mexican descent first auditioned for the X Factor Show in Austin, Texas, close to her hometown, singing ‘On My Knees’ by Jaci Velasquez. She advanced to the bootcamp round, where she sang ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’ only to get eliminated. However, later she was brought back alongside other pop singers on the show:  Dinah Jane, Normani, Lauren Jauregui, and Camila Cabello to form Fifth Harmony.

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The girl band signed with labels Syco Music and Epic Records to release their EP ‘Better Together’ and three studio albums, ‘Reflection’, ‘7/27’, and ‘Fifth Harmony.’ After that, the girls went their separate ways to become hit popstars, including Cabello, who skyrocketed to fame after the release of her hit solo ‘Crying in the Club’ back in 2017.

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As a solo artist, Brooke released her first EP, ‘Under The Tree’, in 2023. She also authored her own memoir, ‘Finding Your Harmony’, released in 2020, with a clever pun on her earlier girl group roots. Beyond her career, which was inspired by Selena, Brooke is a Christian and stands with strong morals.

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She got engaged to her longtime boyfriend, Will Bracey, in New York City on December 18, 2023. In a show-stealing rom-com fashion, Bracey had proposed to Brooke at an art gallery with a ring designed in Turkey. The couple got married on May 3, 2025. Her estimated net worth is $3 million.

Up-and-coming London popstar, Skye Bishop

While not as popular as her US counterpart, Skye Bishop has garnered a massive TikTok and Instagram following, kicking off her career as a solo, indie artist. She has also sung locally in front of staggering crowds, building her singing resume from scratch.

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With 29 monthly listeners and only 4 songs in her discography, Bishop is still an emerging star in the world of music. Her most popular single, ‘Dancing in the Dark’, blends soft, dreamy vocals with bedroom pop and an enchanting piano backdrop.

Up-and-coming from the streets of London, Bishop produces feel-good pop alongside soulful ballads, starting from the young age of 9.With her choir, Bishop has performed in major venues like Wembley, Twickenham, and London Stadium. Moreover, her debut album ‘Feelings’ is scheduled for release later this year. Beyond this, her personal life and relationship largely remain under wraps.

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With star power and rising talent sharing the spotlight, the national anthem performances set the tone for a blockbuster showdown. Now, the heads turn to the bout itself, which has delivered a seat-grabbing exchange between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua. Would you give either of these artists a try? Let us know in the comments.

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