Overview
- The fight is scheduled for December 19 at the Kaseya Center in Miami and is set to stream live on Netflix, according to the event announcement reported by Record.
- Jake Paul framed the bout as a career-defining test in a social media post, declaring that a win over Anthony Joshua would silence doubts and justify a world title push.
- Anthony Joshua, returning after losing his IBF heavyweight title to Daniel Dubois in September 2024, called the event a mega show and warned he plans to make a statement against Paul.
- Paul’s rise into marquee matchups follows his November 2024 knockout of Mike Tyson, a result that continues to shape the crossover boxing landscape.
- Separately, Mike Tyson has voiced interest in a rematch with Paul and is reported to be planning a 2026 exhibition with Floyd Mayweather, though those arrangements remain unconfirmed.