BREAKING: Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Boxing Fight Confirmed; Date & Location Announced

Big boxing fight confirmed!

Jake Paul has spent years saying he wanted to test himself against one of the sport’s biggest punchers — the kind of fighter most pros spend a lifetime avoiding. 

Now he’s getting exactly what he asked for.

On Dec. 19, Paul will step into the ring with Anthony Joshua, the former two-time unified heavyweight world champion, Olympic gold medalist, and one of the most devastating finishers of the modern era. The eight-round professional heavyweight bout will stream live globally at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT — only on Netflix and included in all plans.

Yes, it’s real.JAKE PAUL vs. ANTHONY JOSHUA. A career-defining pro heavyweight fight. LIVE only on Netflix Friday, December 19. #JakeJoshua pic.twitter.com/zG4RSqsTxU

— Netflix (@netflix) November 17, 2025

The matchup unites Paul, the sport’s most-watched fighter whose showmanship has redefined modern boxing and shattered records at every turn, with Joshua, one of boxing’s most accomplished, respected, and feared punchers — a global icon who twice unified the heavyweight division and has headlined sold-out stadiums across the UK and beyond. 

But this didn’t come out of nowhere. 

In a previous interview with Netflix ahead of a since-canceled fight against Gervonta “Tank” Davis, Paul floated Joshua’s name as the kind of test he eventually wanted.

“Anthony Joshua,” Paul said when asked what fight he was manifesting next. “100%. I want a challenge. I want challenges always.”

Ahead of the fight, Jake Paul said:

“To all my haters, this is what you wanted. To the people of the United Kingdom, I am sorry.”

Ahead of the fight, Anthony Joshua said:

“I’m about to break the internet over Jake Paul’s face.”

Fight rules:

• Sanctioned Professional Fight
• Eight, Three-Minute Rounds
• 10oz Gloves
• Heavyweight

Where and how to watch Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua?

The fight streams live globally only on Netflix, and it’s included in all plans at no extra cost. To watch Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua on Dec. 19, log in and select the event from the homepage. You can also tap “Remind Me” to get notified when the broadcast begins.

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