Social media star-turned-boxer Jake Paul will face former two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in one of the most high-profile boxing bouts in recent years. The fight is scheduled for Friday, December 19, 2025.
Joshua enters the contest as the clear favourite after years of competing at the highest level of heavyweight boxing. However, the bout also presents a defining moment for Paul, who has faced persistent criticism from boxing purists questioning his legitimacy as a serious contender.
The fight will take place at the Kaseya Centre in Miami, United States. The venue, home to the NBA’s Miami Heat, can accommodate up to 20,000 spectators for boxing events.
Ring walks will begin at approximately 10:30 p.m. local time, with global attention focused on Miami for the headline clash.
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JAKE PAUL vs. ANTHONY JOSHUA
LIVE only on Netflix
THIS FRIDAY December 19
8 PM ET | 5 PM PT pic.twitter.com/nsbIKwBTnf
— Netflix (@netflix) December 16, 2025How to watch Joshua vs Paul
The fight will stream worldwide exclusively on Netflix. Subscribers will be able to watch the bout live without paying an additional pay-per-view fee, marking another major step in the platform’s expansion into live sports entertainment.
The bout will generate a massive financial windfall. Jake Paul claims the fight’s total value exceeds $276 million, though industry estimates suggest a combined purse of around $184 million split between the two fighters.
Anthony Joshua warming up for FIGHT NIGHT #JakeJoshua
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JAKE PAUL vs. ANTHONY JOSHUA
LIVE only on Netflix
THIS FRIDAY December 19
8 PM ET | 5 PM PT pic.twitter.com/GEMUJbnWrk
— Netflix (@netflix) December 17, 2025Joshua has not competed for more than a year, having taken time away from the ring following his defeat to Daniel Dubois in September 2024. He enters the fight with a professional record of 28 wins and 4 losses.
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Paul, meanwhile, holds a professional record of 12 wins and 1 defeat. The matchup represents the biggest challenge of his boxing career and a chance to reshape perceptions around his place in the sport.
With global interest, major financial stakes, and contrasting career paths, the Paul vs Joshua bout is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about boxing events of the year.
