Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua are set to finalize a heavyweight showdown in December. Sources indicate Miami will host the event, which is rumored to be streamed live on Netflix. It’s currently unclear if this matchup will be sanctioned as a professional fight or classified as an exhibition.
Background on the Fighters
Paul, the YouTube star turned professional boxer, was originally slated to face WBA lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis in an exhibition on November 14. However, that encounter was canceled due to a civil lawsuit involving Davis in Miami-Dade County. Most Valuable Promotions CEO Nakisa Bidarian confirmed that Paul will still compete before the year ends.
This upcoming fight against Joshua will be a significant step for Paul, marking the toughest challenge of his career. Anthony Joshua, now 36, last fought in September 2024, where he faced a knockout defeat against Daniel Dubois. Before that setback, Joshua had been on a four-fight winning streak, highlighted by a knockout victory over former UFC champion Francis Ngannou.
Fighter Records
- Anthony Joshua: 28 wins, 4 losses; 25 victories by knockout.
- Jake Paul: 12 wins, 1 loss; 7 victories by knockout.
Paul secured a unanimous decision win over former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in June. At 28 years old, he has won six consecutive fights, including a decision victory over boxing legend Mike Tyson last year.
As anticipation builds for the Paul-Joshua fight, fans eagerly await confirmation on the event’s status and further details about the streamed broadcast. This bout promises high stakes for both fighters, with Paul seeking to bolster his growing reputation and Joshua aiming to bounce back from his recent defeat.
