YouTuber turned professional boxer Jake Paul is set to face recent world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in a highly anticipated bout on December 19th. The fight, featuring eight rounds of three minutes each, will be held at the Kaseya Center in Miami and will be live-streamed on Netflix.
This match poses a significant challenge for Paul, aged 28, who boasts a record of 12 wins and 1 loss with 7 knockouts. His most recent victory was in June against former middleweight champion Julio César Chávez Jr. by unanimous decision. Expressing his determination, Paul stated to Netflix, “This is not a simulation. This is Judgment Day. A professional heavyweight battle against a top world champion at his peak. When I defeat Anthony Joshua, all doubts will vanish, and the path to a world title fight will be undeniable. This is for all my critics who doubted me.”
Anthony Joshua, aged 36, a two-time world champion and Olympic gold medalist, has not entered the ring since his defeat to Daniel Dubois in an IBF title bout in September 2024. Joshua declared, “Jake or anyone else can step up. No mercy. After a break, I am returning with a massive show. This is a huge opportunity for me. Love it or hate it, I am here to set new records, engage in significant fights, and shatter every barrier while maintaining composure. Get ready for the internet to explode over Jake Paul’s defeat.”