Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua: Clash of Titans in December
The boxing world is gearing up for an epic showdown. YouTuber turned boxer, Jake Paul, will face former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua in a professional fight that promises to be unforgettable. The fight will take place on December 19th at the Kaseya Center in Miami and will be broadcast live on Netflix. The fight is scheduled for eight rounds of three minutes each, and both pugilists will use 10-ounce gloves, the standard for heavyweight fights. This matchup represents an unexpected turn for Paul, who originally planned to face Gervonta “Tank” Davis in an exhibition fight. Instead of an exhibition against a professional boxer with a big punch, Paul will now face a former heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist in a sanctioned professional fight. Joshua has fought at a weight of up to 256 pounds, outweighing Davis by more than 100 pounds. Paul, for his part, has mainly competed as a cruiserweight with a limit of 200 pounds, although he weighed 227.25 pounds for his heavyweight exhibition fight against Mike Tyson in 2024.Paul, with a record of 12-1 and 7 KOs, is still a novice in the sport. He will face Joshua, who holds a record of 28-4 with 25 KOs, and is one of the world’s most decorated heavyweights, with over 160 rounds in his 12 years as a professional.“This is not an AI simulation. This is Judgment Day. A professional heavyweight fight against an elite world champion in his prime. When I beat Anthony Joshua, every doubt will disappear and no one will be able to deny me the opportunity to fight for a world title. To all my detractors, this is what you wanted. To the people of the UK, I’m sorry. On Friday, December 19th, under the lights of Miami, live and direct only on Netflix, the torch is passed and the British Goliath is going to sleep”.
Jake Paul
In his last fight, in September 2024, Joshua was stopped in the fifth round of his IBF title fight against Daniel Dubois. Following the defeat, he decided to undergo elbow surgery and had been out of action since then. Nakisa Bidarian, CEO of Most Valuable Promotions, commented: “Everyone laughed when Jake Paul said in March that he wanted to fight AJ in 2026. Well, plans changed, and in less than two weeks, MVP and Netflix have made one of the biggest fights of all time. Now, as only Jake Paul could and would, he is fighting one of the most fearsome boxers in the world. Joshua has all the advantages in this fight, except one: Jake Paul’s delusional confidence, and if anyone can surprise the world, it’s him. This is a global clash between two of the most recognizable figures in the sport, Jake, the face of the new era of boxing, and Joshua, the King of British boxing.” The fight between Paul and Joshua, initially scheduled for 2026, was brought forward following the cancellation of Davis’s fight. The promoter Most Valuable Promotions confirmed that Paul would fight before the end of the year after Davis’s cancellation, needing to find an opponent quickly. Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, stated: “They say you have to be careful what you wish for, I feel that’s all I need to say. Two of the biggest names in the sport will clash on December 19th. While I admire Jake’s guts, he’ll find out the hard way in Miami.”“Jake or anyone can get this job. No mercy. I took some time and I’m back with a mega show. It’s a great opportunity for me. Whether I like it or not, I’m here to make big numbers, have big fights, and break all records, while remaining calm and composed. Mark my words, you will see many more fighters take advantage of these opportunities in the future. I’m about to break the internet on Jake Paul’s face”.
Anthony Joshua
