Jake Paul Set to Face Anthony Joshua in Heavyweight Boxing Match on Netflix

Jake Paul is scheduled to face former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in a professional boxing match on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The event will stream live worldwide on Netflix, marking another major step in the platform’s expansion into live sports.

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The fight will be contested under professional heavyweight boxing rules, with eight rounds of three minutes each and 10-ounce gloves. The bout has been sanctioned by the Florida Athletic Commission, confirming its status as an official professional contest rather than an exhibition.

Joshua will be required to weigh in at 245 pounds or less, while Paul will not have a set weight limit. This matchup represents Joshua’s return to the ring following his recent loss to Daniel Dubois, a defeat that paused his title ambitions and led to surgery and recovery time. For Joshua, the fight is seen by many as a chance to reset his career and regain momentum. For Paul, the bout is widely viewed as the most challenging opponent of his boxing career. While Paul has previously defeated former MMA fighters and veteran boxers, Joshua brings elite heavyweight experience, championship pedigree, and knockout power. As a result, most analysts and betting markets currently favor Joshua going into the matchup.

The fight has generated significant discussion within the boxing world. Some critics, including former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, have questioned the legitimacy of the contest, suggesting the event is more spectacle than sport. Paul has pushed back against those claims, stating that a victory over Joshua would silence doubts about his credibility as a boxer.

Both fighters have offered confident predictions. Joshua has publicly suggested the fight will end with a knockout in the second round, while Paul believes he can secure a stoppage in the fifth or sixth round. Those contrasting expectations have added to the anticipation surrounding the event.

With global streaming access, a high-profile venue, and two polarizing figures from different boxing paths, the fight is expected to draw massive attention. Whether it ends as a dominant showing by a former champion or a career-defining upset, the matchup stands as one of the most talked-about boxing events scheduled for 2025.