JAKE PAUL VS. ANTHONY JOSHUA IS OFFICIAL FOR MIAMI! – OFFICIAL RULES & BETTING ODDS
Official Press Release By Netflix
Miami, Florida (November 17th, 2025)– Jake Paul has spent years saying he wanted to test himself against one of the sport’s biggest punchers — the kind of fighter most pros spend a lifetime avoiding.
Now he’s getting exactly what he asked for.
On Dec. 19, Paul will step into the ring with Anthony Joshua, the former two-time unified heavyweight world champion, Olympic gold medalist, and one of the most devastating finishers of the modern era. The eight-round professional heavyweight bout will stream live globally at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT — only on Netflix and included in all plans.
But this didn’t come out of nowhere.
In a previous interview with Netflix ahead of a since-canceled fight against Gervonta “Tank” Davis, Paul floated Joshua’s name as the kind of test he eventually wanted.
“Anthony Joshua,” Paul said when asked what fight he was manifesting next. “100%. I want a challenge. I want challenges always.”
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT JAKE PAUL
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight during Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 15, 2024, in Arlington, Texas.
Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul has spent the last five years transforming from a viral disruptor to a genuinely dangerous contender. The American pride of Puerto Rico has picked off names like Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva, and Nate Diaz on his way up, stacking knockouts, shaking up expectations, and drawing some of the largest audiences the sport has ever seen.
Paul’s leap into the heavyweight ranks last year, with a win over Mike Tyson, was a global spectacle that shattered viewership records with 108 million people tuning in. In June 2025, Paul followed that momentum with a unanimous-decision victory over former world champion Julio César Chávez Jr., a performance that earned him a spot in the WBA cruiserweight rankings at No. 14.
Alongside the fights, Paul has collected a surprising list of accolades: ESPN Ringside Knockout of the Year and Sports Illustrated Breakout Boxer of the Year. He even graced the cover of Sports Illustrated’s “50 Most Influential Figures in Sports” issue, which highlighted his push for fairer fighter pay, bigger platforms for young prospects, and expanded opportunities for women in the sport. Paul’s partnership with USA Boxing ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics underscored his mission: to help build the next generation while proving he belongs among the sport’s elite.
Now Paul will test all of that progress against one of the most feared heavyweights of the modern era.
“”This isn’t an AI simulation. This is Judgment Day,” Paul told Netflix. “A professional heavyweight fight against an elite world champion in his prime. When I beat Anthony Joshua, every doubt disappears, and no one can deny me the opportunity to fight for a world title. To all my haters, this is what you wanted. To the people of the United Kingdom, I am sorry. On Friday, December 19, under the lights in Miami, live globally only on Netflix, the torch gets passed and Britain’s Goliath gets put to sleep.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ANTHONY JOSHUA
Anthony “AJ” Joshua has spent the last decade building one of the most accomplished heavyweight résumés in modern boxing. After winning Olympic gold for Great Britain at London 2012, Joshua rocketed through the pro ranks, claiming his first world title in 2016 with a dominant stoppage of Charles Martin. A year later, he delivered the kind of career-defining moment fighters dream about: an unforgettable war with Wladimir Klitschko in front of 90,000 fans at Wembley Stadium that unified the division and cemented his place as the sport’s newest superstar.
Joshua went on to collect and defend the WBO, WBA, and IBF titles, turning Wembley into his personal home arena and racking up victories over Joseph Parker and Alexander Povetkin. His unbeaten streak ended in his 2019 US debut against Andy Ruiz Jr. at Madison Square Garden, but Joshua returned six months later in Saudi Arabia to win the rematch and become a two-time unified heavyweight champion.
Even after setbacks, Joshua never shied away from elite competition. He scored a knockout of Kubrat Pulev, went 24 rounds with pound-for-pound great Oleksandr Usyk, and rebuilt under trainer Derrick James in Dallas. Then he returned to London for a wide points win over Jermaine Franklin. He followed that with a short-notice knockout of Robert Helenius, a dominant performance against Otto Wallin in Saudi Arabia, and a ferocious second-round knockout of Francis Ngannou — a finish that many considered 2024’s Knockout of the Year.
In September 2024, Joshua fought for the International Boxing Federation title again, facing fellow Brit Daniel Dubois. Now, still chasing his goal of becoming a three-time heavyweight world champion, he meets Jake Paul in Miami, bringing with him one of the most explosive knockout records of his era.
“Jake or anyone can get this work,” says Joshua. “No mercy. I took some time out and I’m coming back with a mega show. It’s a big opportunity for me. Whether you like it or not, I’m here to do massive numbers, have big fights and break every record whilst keeping cool, calm and collected. Mark my words, you’ll see a lot more fighters take these opportunities in the future. I’m about to break the internet over Jake Paul’s face.”
HOW TO WATCH PAUL VS. JOSHUA ON NETFLIX
The fight streams live globally only on Netflix, and it’s included in all plans at no extra cost. To watch Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua on Dec. 14, log in and select the event from the homepage. You can also tap “Remind Me” to get notified when the broadcast begins.
WHERE TO STREAM MORE BOXING ON NETFLIX
This summer, Netflix streamed Taylor vs. Serrano 3 — the historic trilogy between two of the greatest women’s boxers of all time — to fans around the world. You can also relive Paul vs. Tyson, the 2024 event that set the stage for Netflix’s entrance into live boxing, and explore the ongoing partnership with Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions. Additionally, TKO’s Canelo vs. Crawford streamed live globally on Netflix on Sept. 13. WWE Raw streams weekly live on Netflix, bringing fans the best of both boxing and wrestling on one platform. Click here for more boxing and MMA movies to stream now.
PAUL VS. JOSHUA AVERAGE BETTING ODDS:
Anthony Joshua is a significant favorite against Jake Paul, with betting odds reflecting this, such as -1500 for Joshua and +800 for Paul on Covers.com. The opening odds on Yahoo Sports were similar, showing Joshua as a large favorite (-1000) and Paul as the underdog (+550). The odds are expected to change as we get closer to the fight.
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