Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua: An Epic Clash in Miami
The boxing world is gearing up for an explosive showdown. Jake Paul, the famous YouTuber turned boxer, will face former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua in a professional fight that promises to be unforgettable. The fight, organized by Most Valuable Promotions, will take place on December 19th at the Kaseya Center in Miami. The event, which will be broadcast live on Netflix, is scheduled for eight three-minute rounds. The pugilists will use 10-ounce gloves, the standard for heavyweight fights. This fight represents an unexpected turn for Paul, who was originally going to face WBA lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis in an exhibition fight on November 14. However, that match was canceled. Instead of an exhibition against a professional boxer, Paul will now face a former heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist in a sanctioned professional fight. Joshua has weighed up to 256 pounds, exceeding Davis by more than 100 pounds. Paul, for his part, has mainly competed in the cruiserweight category, with a weight 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 (7 KOs), is still a novice in the sport. He has only fought 70 rounds as a professional since 2020. Now he will face Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), one of the most decorated and hardest-hitting heavyweights in the world, who has fought 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 Goliath of Great Britain falls asleep.
Jake Paul
In his last fight, in September 2024, Joshua was stopped in the fifth round of his IBF title fight against Daniel Dubois. After the defeat, he chose to undergo elbow surgery and has been inactive since then. Most Valuable Promotions CEO Nakisa Bidarian commented that the plans changed and in less than two weeks, MVP and Netflix have finalized one of the biggest fights of all time. He added that Joshua has all the advantages in this fight, except for one: Jake Paul’s delusional confidence. This is a global clash between two of the most recognized figures in the sport. Paul had targeted Joshua for a fight in 2026. However, those plans were accelerated after the cancellation of the fight with Davis. Most Valuable Promotions reported that Paul would fight before the end of the year after the cancellation with Davis, but needed to quickly find an opponent. Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, expressed that he admires Jake’s courage, but that he will 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 massive numbers, have big fights, and break all records while staying calm and serene. Take note of my words, you will see many more fighters take these opportunities in the future. I’m about to break the internet on Jake Paul’s face.
Anthony Joshua
