Anthony Joshua is fully committed to his upcoming bout against Jake Paul, having made the trip to Miami early to acclimate to the time difference.
Having not competed since his devastating loss to Daniel Dubois in September 2024, where he suffered a knockout in front of a massive crowd at Wembley Stadium, Joshua spent most of 2025 recovering from injuries. However, following successful elbow surgery, the former heavyweight champion is now intensively training for his comeback to the ring.
The announcement of Joshua facing off against Paul surprised many fans, with the fight scheduled to take place on December 19 in Miami, Florida. The match is set for eight three-minute rounds, with both fighters using 10oz gloves.
While Joshua is anticipated to dominate the YouTube star turned boxer, he is leaving nothing to chance. Promoter Eddie Hearn mentioned that Joshua is in top form and treating this fight with the same dedication as a world title bout.
The heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul will be live-streamed on Netflix on December 19. Viewers can access the fight for free with Sky’s £15 Essential TV bundle, the lowest price offered by the brand for Sky TV.
Hearn shared that Joshua is focused on meeting the weight requirement for the fight, not exceeding 245lb against Paul. Despite initial concerns about the weight cut, it seems Joshua is on track to make the limit without significant issues.
During negotiations, Hearn admitted to providing misleading weight information to add an element of challenge for Joshua in the build-up to the fight. The clash is expected to take place just six days before Christmas in Miami, with the fighters likely entering the ring around 11 pm local time, which translates to 4 am in the UK. The event’s timing is usually tailored to the American audience and may vary based on the undercard’s duration. Catch the live broadcast of the event on Netflix.
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