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Anthony Joshua Vows Knockout of Jake Paul Ahead of Dec. 19 Netflix Heavyweight Fight

Bookmakers strongly favor Joshua, with an uncommon 245‑pound cap and fresh sparring footage defining the run‑up.

Overview

  • Joshua vs. Paul is set for Dec. 19 at Miami’s Kaseya Center and will stream globally on Netflix with no extra pay‑per‑view fee.
  • The sanctioned professional bout is scheduled for eight three‑minute rounds with 10‑ounce gloves and a 245‑pound weigh‑in limit for both fighters; Joshua says he is already under the cap.
  • Joshua told TMZ he intends to “seek and destroy” and added there is no contract stipulation requiring him to take it easy on Paul.
  • Paul reported a black eye from sparring former cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie and said he is around 215 pounds as he continues heavyweight training with elite partners.
  • BetMGM lists Joshua as a heavy favorite (around -1100), though some wagering data show a notable share of bets landing on Paul; the undercard includes Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley and Alycia Baumgardner vs. Leila Beaudoin.