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Anthony JoshuaJake Paul Talks Target Dec. 19 Miami Fight, With Promoter Vowing a ‘Real’ Bout

Eddie Hearn says discussions are active yet not finalized, with licensing and broadcast hurdles still unresolved.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report a December 19 date in Miami with Netflix as the broadcaster, though no contract has been signed.
  • Eddie Hearn insists it would not be an exhibition but a professional Queensberry‑rules contest over eight three‑minute rounds with 10oz gloves that would go on both records.
  • Reports cite a potential purse of about £140 million — often framed as £70m each — but those figures have not been officially confirmed.
  • Jake Paul has tempered expectations by tweeting he is “not holding my breath for 2025,” casting doubt on an immediate bout.
  • Regulatory and logistical issues remain, with UK sanctioning viewed as unlikely, Florida considered more plausible, and Joshua’s DAZN deal posing complications for a proposed Netflix event.