Jake Paul’s biggest test in the boxing ring ‒ literally ‒ is nearly here.
The YouTube influencer-turned-boxer is scheduled to fight two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in an eight-round boxing event broadcast by Netflix this month in Miami. Paul enters the match with a 12-1 professional record, including seven knockouts, but many of his opponents have been older or retired.
Joshua, 36, should present a tougher challenge even though he’s also closer to the end of his career than the beginning. He has a 28-4 career record and 25 wins by knockout. This will be Joshua’s first fight since a fifth-round loss to Daniel Dubois in September 2024 that led to elbow surgery. Joshua, who typically competes in the heavyweight division, will need to weigh in at 245 pounds for this match.
Paul usually fights at cruiserweight, with his weight ranging from 183 to 227 pounds in his previous bouts. The size advantage enjoyed by Joshua is among the intriguing elements presented by Paul’s latest attempt to climb the boxing ranks.
Here’s what else to know ahead of Paul vs. Joshua, including an updated schedule and how to watch:
When is Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua?
Jake Paul will enter the ring to face Anthony Joshua on Friday, Dec. 19, in a sanctioned heavyweight fight.
Date: Friday, Dec. 19
Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
Location: Kaseya Center (Miami)
TV: None
Stream: Netflix
How to watch Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua
The Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua fight will be available exclusively on Netflix. Fans can watch it with any Netflix subscription plan at no extra pay-per-view fee.
Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua fight card
Card details according to Netflix:
Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua: Heavyweight bout
Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley: Cruiserweight bout
Alycia Baumgardner vs. Leila Beaudoin: Unified Super Featherweight World Champion bout
Cherneka Johnson vs. Amanda Galle: Undisputed Bantamweight World Champion bout
Yokasta Valle vs. Yadira Bustillos: WBC Strawweight World Champion bout
Avious Griffin vs. Justin Cardona: Welterweight bout
Keno Marley vs. Diarra Davis Jr.: Cruiserweight bout
Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua fight rules
The Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight will consist of eight three-minute rounds. The fighters will wear 10-ounce gloves, which is the standard for heavyweight bouts.
