Overview
- Anthony Joshua told ESPN there is "zero chance" the fight goes the distance, saying he intends to box to hurt and that no contract limits his approach.
- Jake Paul says he will stop Joshua in the fifth or sixth round after making him tire, a prediction he outlined on The Pat McAfee Show.
- The professionally sanctioned heavyweight fight is set for Dec. 19 at Miami’s Kaseya Center, streamed on Netflix over eight three‑minute rounds with 10oz gloves and a reported 245 lb cap for Joshua.
- Paul publicized camps with Lawrence Okolie, Jared Anderson and Frank Sanchez and showed a black eye and a nose he says was "cracked a little," while Carl Froch questioned whether those sessions were full‑intent sparring and called for footage.
- DraftKings lists Joshua as a heavy favorite (around -1200 to Paul’s +700) as predictions vary, with Demetrious Johnson saying Paul can land a knockout shot and Tyson Fury newly suggesting the bout could go the distance on points.