What to Know About Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua Tonight: Official Weights, Fight Time
Tonight's bout from Kaseya Center in Miami airs on Netflix, as we provide the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight info. We offer everything you'll need to know for the heavyweight bout, including official weights, how to watch, and our Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua predictions based on the latest odds from our best boxing betting sites.
⚖️ Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua weights
The official weigh-ins took place Thursday, and we have the results!
Paul weighed in at 216.6 pounds after hitting the scales at less than 200 pounds for his last fight against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Joshua, who was contractually obligated to come in at under 245 pounds, tipped the scales at 243.4 pounds on Thursday.
With this being a heavyweight bout, fighters aren't required to be close to the same weight.
❓ Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight info
- When: Friday, Dec. 19
- Where: Kaseya Center (Miami)
- How to watch: Netflix (main card 8 p.m. ET)
- Weight class: Heavyweight
- Favorite: Anthony Joshua (-1200 via DraftKings)
📜 Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua: How the fight came to be
Paul was initially set to face WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis in November until legal issues for the latter led to a cancellation.
There had already been rumblings of Paul and Joshua meeting up, and fight negotiations kicked into another gear once the Davis arrangement fell through. It took some time to iron out the details, but the tilt was finally announced on Nov. 17, with Netflix as the platform.
"When I beat Anthony Joshua, every doubt disappears, and no one can deny me the opportunity to fight for a world title," Paul said in a statement shortly after the fight was made official, adding that on Dec. 19 the "torch gets passed and Britain's Goliath gets put to sleep."
Meanwhile, Joshua said he's about to "break the internet over Jake Paul's face."
How much are Jake Paul and Joshua Anthony getting paid? The fight comes with a whopping $267-million purse.
Joshua is the much more established fighter as the two-time WBO, IBF, and WBA heavyweight champion. He may be aging somewhat now at 36 years old, but he still packs plenty of power, and it'll be the first time Paul has faced an active former champion.
🥊 Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua odds: Who will win?
Here are the latest Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua betting odds via DraftKings as of Friday, Dec. 19.
| Fighter | Odds to win | Implied win probability | Profit ($10 bet) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Paul | +700 | 12.50% | $70 |
| Anthony Joshua | -1200 | 92.31% | $0.83 |
There hasn't been much movement in the betting odds recently at the best sports betting sites, with Paul the heavy underdog against the former champion.
For perspective, Paul was on the other end prior to his last fight against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., with the closing odds showing him as the -700 favorite.
💡 What to consider when betting Paul vs. Joshua
Anmthony Joshua is five inches, has eight inches more reach, and weights nearly 30 pounds more than Paul. Oh, he's also far more accomplished in profession boxing and sports an Olympic gold medal.
As with all Paul endeavors in the ring, the only real question here is the legitimacy of the fight. With it being deemed professional and sanctioned, fears of any wrongdoings should be eliminated. Joshua at -1200 seems about as safe of a bet as we could hope for tonight.
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🎟️ Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua tale of the tape
Here is a look at how Paul and Joshua match up ahead of Friday's fight in Miami.
| Jake Paul | Anthony Joshua | |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Age | 36 |
| 12-1 | Record | 28-4 |
| 6-foot-1 | Height | 6-foot-6 |
| 76 inches | Reach | 82 inches |
| 216.6 pounds | Weight | 243.4 pounds |
📖 Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight history
Here are the results of the last 10 bouts for each fighter. Joshua is the far more experienced of the two, with his professional career stretching back to 2013. Prior to that he was a gold medalist during the 2012 Summer Olympics for Great Britain in the super heavyweight division.
Jake Paul's last 10 fights
Paul enters the fight with a 12-1 overall record, including seven knockouts.
| Opponent | Date | Result |
| Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. | June 28, 2025 | Win (unanimous decision, 10 rounds) |
| Mike Tyson | Nov. 15, 2024 | Win (unanimous decision, eight rounds) |
| Mike Perry | July 20, 2024 | Win (TKO, sixth round) |
| Ryan Bourland | March 2, 2024 | Win (TKO, first round) |
| Andre August | Dec. 15, 2023 | Win (knockout, first round) |
| Nate Diaz | Aug. 5, 2023 | Win (unanimous decision, 10 rounds) |
| Tommy Fury | Feb. 26, 2023 | Loss (split decision, eight rounds) |
| Anderson Silva | Oct. 29, 2022 | Win (unanimous decision, eight rounds) |
| Tyron Woodley | Dec. 18, 2021 | Win (knockout, sixth round) |
| Tyron Woodley | Aug. 29, 2021 | Win (split decision, eight rounds) |
Anthony Joshua's last 10 fights
Joshua comes in with a storied history, though he's suffered a few losses recently against some heavy hitters. His career record still sits at a shining 28-4, including 25 knockouts.
| Opponent | Date | Result |
| Daniel Dubois | Sept. 21, 2024 | Loss (knockout, fifth round) |
| Francis Ngannou | March 8, 2024 | Win (knockout, second round) |
| Otto Wallin | Dec. 23, 2023 | Win (TKO, fifth round) |
| Robert Helenius | Aug. 12, 2023 | Win (knockout, seventh round) |
| Jermaine Franklin Jr. | April 1, 2023 | Win (unanimous decision) |
| Oleksandr Usyk | Aug. 20, 2022 | Loss (split decision) |
| Oleksandr Usyk | Sept. 25, 2021 | Loss (unanimous decision) |
| Kubrat Pulev | Dec. 12, 2020 | Win (knockout, ninth round) |
| Andy Ruiz Jr. | Dec. 7, 2019 | Win (unanimous decision) |
| Andy Ruiz Jr. | June 1, 2019 | Loss (TKO, seventh round) |
📺️ How to watch Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua
I look at how to watch Paul vs. Joshua, with the entire fight card free for subscribers on Netflix.
📇 Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight card & odds
Here is the full Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight card on Netflix, with odds from DraftKings:
| Favorite | Underdog | Weight class |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Joshua (-1200) | Jake Paul (+700) | Heavyweight |
| Alycia Baumgardner (-1400) | Leila Beaudoin (+750) | Featherweight (championship) |
| Anderson Silva (-275) | Tyron Woodley (+210) | Cruiserweight (195 pounds) |
| Jahmal Harvey (-3500) | Kevin Cervantes (+1300) | Featherweight |
| Cherneka Johnson (-900) | Amanda Galle (+550) | Bantamweight (championship) |
| Caroline Dubois (-3500) | Camila Panatta (+1300) | Lightweight (championship) |
| Yokasta Valle (-1400) | Yadira Bustillos (+700) | Strawweight (championship) |
| Avious Griffin (-600) | Justin Cardona (+400) | Welterweight |
| Keno Marley (-10000) | Diarra Davis Jr. (+1800) | Crusierweight |
🤑 Other fight predictions
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