The worlds of social media stardom and elite boxing are set for a seismic collision tonight as YouTube sensation Jake Paul steps into the ring with former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua. The eight-round bout, taking place in Miami, represents Paul's most audacious challenge yet against a bona fide boxing superstar.
How to Stream the Fight for Free in the UK
For fans in the United Kingdom, the path to watching this crossover event is straightforward and, for many, completely free. The Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul fight is being streamed live globally on Netflix. Sky customers can access this broadcast at no extra cost through an exclusive offer.
Existing Netflix subscribers can simply tune in via their usual account. New viewers can watch for FREE by signing up for Sky's £15 Essential TV bundle, which includes Netflix. This marks a significant shift in how major boxing events are distributed, leveraging streaming platforms for a worldwide audience.
Fight Context and Expectations
This fight pits two figures with vastly different reputations against each other. Jake Paul has built a controversial boxing career primarily facing former MMA fighters, and notably outpointed the legendary 58-year-old Mike Tyson last year. For Anthony Joshua, the bout is widely seen as a lucrative exercise to shake off 15 months of ring rust following his knockout loss to Daniel Dubois.
Joshua is expected to use this as a warm-up, with plans for another fight in February and a potential blockbuster showdown with Tyson Fury next September. The Brit has acknowledged the purist criticism of the match-up, stating he feels a duty to "put an end to 'the Jake Paul show'". Conversely, Paul is promising "the biggest upset in the history of sports".
Full Fight Card and UK Start Times
The event features a stacked undercard leading to the main event. UK fans should prepare for a late night, with the first preliminary bout starting at around 10pm on Friday, December 19th, 2025. The four-fight main card begins at approximately 1am on Saturday morning.
The headline bout between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua is scheduled to start between 3:30am and 4am UK time. All times are subject to change depending on the length of earlier fights.
The confirmed running order is:
- Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua - 3.30am
- Alycia Baumgardner vs Leila Beaudoin - 2.30am
- Anderson Silva vs Tyron Woodley - 1.45am
- Jahmal Harvey vs Kevin Cervantes - 1am
- Cherneka Johnson vs Amanda Calla - 12.15am
- Caroline Dubois vs Camila Panatta - 11.30pm
- Yokasta Valle vs Yadira Bustillos - 11pm
- Avious Griffin vs Justin Cardona - 10.30pm
- Keno Marley vs Diarra Davis Jr - 10pm
Tonight's event in Miami represents a pivotal moment for the business of boxing, blurring the lines between entertainment and sport. Whether it ends with a swift Joshua knockout or a historic Paul upset, the fight is poised to capture global attention, accessible to millions through a simple streaming subscription.
