Anthony Joshua is fully committed to his upcoming bout with Jake Paul in Miami, making the trip early to adjust to the time difference. Joshua, a former two-time unified heavyweight champion, has been out of action since suffering a devastating knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in September 2024. Despite being sidelined for most of 2025 due to injury and undergoing elbow surgery, Joshua is now back in rigorous training for his imminent comeback to the ring.
The announcement of Joshua facing Paul took many by surprise, with the showdown set to take place on December 19 in Miami, Florida. The high-profile fight is scheduled for eight three-minute rounds, with both fighters using 10oz gloves. While Joshua is heavily favored to win against the YouTuber-turned-boxer, he is leaving no stone unturned in his preparations, treating the bout with the same seriousness as a world title fight.
Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s boxing promoter, has confirmed that Joshua is in top form and fully focused on the upcoming challenge. The fight between Joshua and Paul will be live-streamed on Netflix, available for free with Sky’s £15 Essential TV bundle, marking a significant event for fans of both fighters. Hearn also disclosed that Joshua must meet a specific weight requirement for the fight, emphasizing the meticulous preparation being put into this match.
In an interesting revelation, Hearn admitted to some negotiation tactics during the lead-up to the fight, including misrepresenting Joshua’s weight to gain advantages for his client. Despite the initial weight concerns, it seems that Joshua is on track to meet the stipulated weight limit for the bout, alleviating fears of any last-minute struggles.
The highly anticipated clash between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul is scheduled for December 19 in Miami, just days before Christmas. The fight is expected to begin around 11 pm local time, translating to 4 am in the UK, with the exact timing subject to the undercard proceedings. Viewers can catch the action live on Netflix as the two fighters square off in what promises to be an electrifying event for boxing enthusiasts worldwide.