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Joshua–Paul Heavyweight Bout Set for Dec. 19 on Netflix as AJ Vows to 'Destroy' Opponent

Betting markets strongly favor Joshua for a sanctioned eight-round matchup featuring 10-ounce gloves with a 245-pound weigh-in cap.

Overview

  • The main card streams live on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET from Miami’s Kaseya Center, with prelims starting at 4:45 p.m. ET on MVP and Netflix Sports YouTube channels.
  • The fight is an eight-round professional heavyweight contest with three-minute rounds, 10-ounce gloves, and a 245-pound weigh-in limit.
  • Joshua told TMZ Sports he intends to knock out Jake Paul, saying his plan is to "seek and destroy," and he noted he feels strong at the lighter weight.
  • BetMGM lists Joshua as a heavy favorite at -1100 with Paul at +650 as of December 6.
  • Fight week includes open workouts on December 16 at LIV, a final press conference on December 17, and a public weigh-in on December 18 at the Fillmore; the card features Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley, Alycia Baumgardner vs. Leila Beaudoin, and Jahmal Harvey vs. Kevin Cervantes.