Ryan Garcia has expressed skepticism regarding the likelihood of a heavyweight showdown between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua. The anticipated match is set to take place on December 19 in Miami, with the two fighters scheduled to compete over eight three-minute rounds wearing 10oz gloves. Paul, who last fought in June with a decision victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, had initially planned to face Gervonta Davis but had to cancel the event due to legal issues involving Davis. On the other hand, Joshua has been inactive since suffering a knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois in September 2024. Despite their upcoming bout, Garcia has raised doubts about the fight, citing a significant size difference observed during a recent press conference in Miami.
The clash between Joshua and Paul is slated for December 19 in Miami, with the fight available for streaming on Netflix. Paul responded to Garcia’s skepticism by questioning Garcia’s recent matches and achievements in the boxing ring, highlighting potential discrepancies. Following the cancellation of Paul’s fight with Davis, Paul expressed interest in facing various boxing stars, including Garcia. However, DAZN, a streaming service, did not approve the platform switch for Garcia, with the assumption that Paul could defeat Garcia but not Joshua, leading to differing decisions regarding their participation in the upcoming fight.
The heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul is set to take place in Miami on December 19, just ahead of Christmas. The fight is expected to air live on Netflix, with the ringwalk likely to occur around 11pm local time, corresponding to 4am in the UK. Event timings may be adjusted based on the undercard duration, typically catering to the American audience.