Netflix Announces Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul Heavyweight Fight
Confirming the fight date for next month.
Summary
- Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul are reportedly finalizing a deal for a heavyweight boxing match to take place in Miami this December 19, at Miami’s Kaseya Center
- The highly anticipated bout is expected to stream exclusively and globally on Netflix
- The fight marks a significant step up in competition for Paul and a major comeback opportunity for the former two-time world heavyweight champion, Joshua
Update: Most Valuable Promotions has confirmed that YouTuber-tunred-boxer Jake Paul is slated to fight the former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua on December 19 at Miami’s Kaseya Center in an eight-round bout. Paul’s match-up with Joshua is expected to be his biggest challenge of his career. It is widely argued that Joshua is Paul’s most accomplished opponent to date as he is a two-time holder of the WBO, WBA and IBF belts at age 36. Paul, age 28, will be fighting live for the second time on Netflix, following his win over boxing legend Mike Tyson last year.
Original Story: In a major development that would set the internet ablaze, Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul are reportedly finalizing a deal for a heavyweight boxing match to take place in Miami this December, streaming exclusively on Netflix. The highly lucrative bout comes after Paul’s scheduled exhibition with Gervonta Davis was recently canceled due to legal issues.
This fight marks a significant and massive step up in competition for Paul. He is set to challenge the former two-time unified world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua (28-4), who has not fought since his loss to Daniel Dubois in September 2024 and recently underwent elbow surgery. The proposed event is a pivotal moment for both the fighters and the streaming giant. For the 28-year-old Paul, facing a legitimate heavyweight champion answers his critics and cements his controversial transition from social media star to professional boxer. For Joshua, the fight represents a massive payday and a high-profile comeback opportunity before a potential clash with Tyson Fury next year.
The battle is expected to stream globally on Netflix, capitalizing on the massive viewership generated by Paul’s previous fights, which have set streaming records for live sporting events. While details are still being finalized, a public announcement of the official December 2025 fight date from Netflix is expected soon.
