Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua: Everything You Need to Know About the 19 December Showdown
Historic Heavyweight Clash Set for Miami
The bout is scheduled to take place on December 19, 2025, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. This professional heavyweight matchup represents a significant moment in modern boxing, pitting YouTube sensation turned professional boxer Jake Paul against 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 fight has captured global attention, bringing together two vastly different figures from the boxing world. The fight is set to be broadcast on Netflix, and the purse has been reported to be $184 million. Unlike traditional pay-per-view events, all Netflix subscribers can watch at no additional cost, making it one of the most accessible major boxing events in recent history.
Fight Details and Specifications
The fight is set to last eight 3 minute rounds, and will be fought with 10 oz gloves. Importantly, the bout will not be an exhibition but rather a professional contest, meaning the result will go on each man’s record and a knockout is possible. This legitimacy has added extra weight to an already controversial matchup.
The contracts include specific stipulations to level the playing field between the fighters. There was a clause in the contract, despite heavyweight being unlimited, Joshua was not to weigh more than 245 pounds. For context, Joshua weighed 252 pounds in his last fight.
How to Watch
The Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight takes place on Friday, Dec. 19, live from the Kaseya Center in Miami. The main card will stream live globally at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT — only on Netflix and included in all plans. Prelims begin at 4:45 p.m. ET / 1:45 p.m. PT, streaming live on Tudum.
Controversy and Criticism
The matchup has sparked considerable debate within the boxing community. After the fight was announced, it drew criticism from many pundits, as they believed the fight was mismatched in physical size and skill level between the fighters, Joshua being much heavier and larger than Paul and having more experience at championship level boxing than Paul.
Despite the criticism, both fighters remain confident. Paul stated his victory would eliminate doubts about his legitimacy as a boxer, whilst Joshua declared: “I’m about to break the internet over Jake Paul’s face.”
What This Means for Boxing
This event represents the continued evolution of boxing’s entertainment landscape. Paul has successfully transitioned from social media influencer to legitimate boxing contender, whilst Joshua seeks redemption after his September 2024 loss to Daniel Dubois. The December 19 clash will determine whether Paul can truly compete at the elite heavyweight level or if critics’ concerns about the mismatch prove justified. With a massive global audience expected on Netflix, this fight could reshape perceptions of celebrity boxing and its place in the professional sport.