Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Fight Time, Date, Location and More

Internet personality Jake Paul reached an agreement with former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua to face off in the ring before the end of 2025. The YouTuber-turned-boxer made the former unified world champ an offer he couldn’t refuse following Paul’s scheduled fight with Gervonta Davis falling through. 

The bout has instantly captured global attention, promising a mix of spectacle, controversy, and high-stakes drama. Fans everywhere are scrambling for details on how to catch the action live, making it one of the most anticipated crossover fights in boxing history.

Where can I watch Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua?

Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua will be broadcast live on Netflix worldwide. This marks one of the biggest crossover fights ever streamed on the platform. Viewers can tune in from virtually anywhere. Whether you’re watching at home or on the go, Netflix ensures fans get front-row access to every punch, every knockout attempt, and all the pre-fight hype leading up to the main event.

When is Paul vs Joshua?

The fight is set to take place on December 19th, 2025. Paul was originally scheduled to fight former three-weight world champion Gervonta Davis on November 14th, but the bout was cancelled two weeks prior to the bell ringing. This rescheduled fight will take place at the Kaseya Centre in Miami.

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This will be Joshua’s first fight in over a year. He last entered the ring in September 2024. That was a losing effort against Daniel Dubois, after being knocked out in round five. Many thought Joshua would hang up his gloves, given the critical timing of the loss to fellow Brit Dubois. The former champ was moving up the pecking order to eye a potential rematch for the belts. Paul last fought in June 2025, facing retired former middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.. It was a 10-round fight at cruiserweight and an incredibly one-sided affair.

Why was Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis cancelled?

Just weeks before the fight, Gervonta Davis faced a civil lawsuit alleging violent behaviour and kidnapping, sparking concerns about the event’s viability. Promoters explored postponement or a replacement opponent, but on November 4, Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix officially cancelled the card with refunds issued. There were numerous issues before the cancellation, including a venue change and an enormous 65-pound weight difference in favour of Paul.

Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Odds

Early odds have the former world champion as an overwhelming favourite for this fight. It is unlikely those odds will move any further in Paul’s favour. This will be the biggest fight of the Problem Child’s career. Our online sportsbook hints at what many of us already know: Jake Paul may finally have bitten off more than he can chew.

The reason for the lopsided odds, ignoring the obvious boxing pedigree of a two-time unified champ, comes down to weight. Paul weighed 53 pounds lighter than AJ in their respective last fights. Even if both fighters close in before the bell, expect a gap of at least 20 pounds between the men in December. Plus, if Paul does increase his weight, there is no doubt it will affect his speed and conditioning throughout the fight.

How much is Joshua being paid for the Jake Paul fight?

Anthony Joshua is set for a bumper £70 million payday in Miami, dwarfing the purse of some of his biggest professional fights. AJ first had to negotiate a temporary release clause of £10 million from his DAZN contract before he signed on the dotted line, having inked a lucrative deal with the streaming service in June 2022. Joshua and Paul are set to split a £140m prize pot evenly from next month’s bout.

How Many Rounds in the Paul vs Joshua Fight?

AJ and Jake Paul will go toe-to-toe for a maximum of eight three-minute rounds. The men will don 10-oz gloves. This will be the first time Paul has used the lightweight design, having used 14-oz gloves in his only heavyweight fight. Joshua has infinitely more experience in high-level boxing events. The limit of eight rounds will play into Paul’s favour as he faces one of the best boxers of all time.

Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Head-To-Head and Key Stats

The experience difference between these men is like night and day. It was not all that long ago that Anthony Joshua was the best heavyweight in the world, carrying British boxing on his back. He is a two-time unified world heavyweight champion, beating the legendary Wladimir Klitschko and former world champions Joseph Parker and Andy Ruiz Jr along the way. His stock has taken a hit in recent years following defeats to Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois, but there is no doubt that AJ is one of the modern heavyweight greats. He enters this fight with a 28-4 (25 KOs)  record. 

Jake Paul has also beaten greats/former world champions. The caveat here is that they were elderly and/or world champions of sports that are not boxing. That could be a slight downplaying of his abilities; he is at least a mediocre-level fighter after all, but there is no doubt that Paul is business first and boxing second. The boxing betting odds see the Problem Child being faced with a mountain to climb on December 19th. He enters with a record of 12-1 (7 KOs), with his only defeat coming at the hands of Tommy Fury, who also happens to be the only active pro boxer Paul has ever fought.