Overview
- The fight is scheduled for Dec. 19 at Miami’s Kaseya Center, streams globally on Netflix, and is set for eight three-minute rounds with 10oz gloves.
- Anthony Joshua says he is already at the 245-pound limit and rejects claims of any contract requiring him to ease up on Jake Paul, stating he intends to knock Paul out.
- Jake Paul reports camp work with heavyweights including Lawrence Okolie, has displayed a black eye from sparring, and says he expects to weigh about 215–220 pounds.
- BetMGM odds as of Dec. 6 list Joshua around -1100 and Paul near +650, underscoring expectations that favor the former two-time champion.
- Debate over safety and competitiveness continues, with Conor McGregor cautioning against the matchup, as social media speculation over Paul’s injury circulates but the event remains scheduled.