Anthony Joshua is prepared for his upcoming showdown with Jake Paul in Miami after making the trip early to adjust to the time zone. Joshua, a former two-time unified heavyweight champion, has been out of action since suffering a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in September 2024. After recovering from an injury and undergoing elbow surgery, Joshua is back in training and ready to return to the ring.
The announcement of Joshua facing Paul left many surprised, with the bout scheduled for December 19 in Miami, Florida. The fight is set for eight three-minute rounds, with both fighters using 10oz gloves. While Joshua is expected to dominate the match against the YouTuber-turned-boxer, he is not underestimating his opponent, training diligently for the event.
Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s boxing promoter, confirmed that Joshua is in top form and fully focused on the fight. The bout between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul will be streamed live on Netflix on December 19, available for free with Sky’s £15 Essential TV bundle, the lowest price offered by the brand for Sky TV.
Hearn revealed that Joshua has been instructed to weigh no more than 245lb for the fight. Despite initial concerns about Joshua’s weight, he seems on track to meet the limit without major issues. Hearn admitted to exaggerating Joshua’s weight during negotiations, emphasizing the seriousness of the fight preparations.
The clash between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul is set to take place in Miami just days before Christmas, with a likely ring walk time of 11pm local time, translating to 4am in the UK. The event will be broadcast live on Netflix, with timings subject to change based on the undercard duration.