In a collision of boxing worlds, two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is set to step into the ring against social media sensation turned professional boxer Jake Paul. This highly anticipated match is a fully sanctioned professional contest, not an exhibition, ensuring the result will permanently mark both fighters' records.
When and Where is the Fight?
The bout is scheduled for Friday, 19 December 2025 at the Kaseya Centre in Miami, Florida. For viewers in the United Kingdom, the event's main card will run into the early hours of Saturday morning. The ring walks for the headline fight are expected to commence at approximately 3:30 am GMT.
Fight Format and Key Details
This is a significant step for Jake Paul, marking one of his most serious challenges to date. The fight has been sanctioned as an eight-round professional heavyweight contest, with each round lasting the standard three minutes. A specific weight limit of 245lb has been set for Anthony Joshua. As a professional fight, all outcomes, including a potential knockout, are on the table.
How to Watch in the UK
In a landmark move for sports broadcasting, the event will be streamed live and exclusively worldwide on Netflix. Crucially for fans, there will be no additional pay-per-view fee. The broadcast will be available to all existing Netflix subscribers and new members as part of their standard subscription, making it freely accessible to a global audience.
This fight represents a major moment in the evolving landscape of boxing, pitting the established pedigree of Olympic gold medallist and former unified world champion Joshua against the disruptive, headline-grabbing challenge of YouTube star Paul. All eyes will be on Miami this Friday night to see which narrative prevails.
