Jake Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) will battle two-time unified heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) on December 19 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida(Netflix), Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix announced Monday.
Unlike the fight with Gervonta Davis, which was canceled after Davis had a civil suit levied against him, which accused him of domestic violence. This will be a sanctioned, professional heavyweight bout contested over eight three-minute rounds with 10-oz gloves.
Paul and Joshua will meet face-to-face for a press conference on Friday in Miami.
“This isn’t an AI simulation. This is Judgment Day,” said Paul in a statement. “A professional heavyweight fight against an elite world champion in his prime. When I beat Anthony Joshua, every doubt disappears, and no one can deny me the opportunity to fight for a world title. To all my haters, this is what you wanted. To the people of the United Kingdom, I am sorry. On Friday, December 19, under the lights in Miami, live globally only on Netflix, the torch gets passed and Britain’s Goliath gets put to sleep. I KNOWWWW YOU GOT EM PICKED HAHAHHA”
Joshua, who is coming off a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in 2024, says this fight will do big numbers.
“Jake or anyone can get this work. No mercy,” said Joshua in a statement. “I took some time out, and I’m coming back with a mega show. It’s a big opportunity for me. Whether you like it or not, I’m here to do massive numbers, have big fights and break every record whilst keeping cool, calm and collected. Mark my words, you’ll see a lot more fighters take these opportunities in the future. I’m about to break the internet over Jake Paul’s face.”
Additional information, including undercard bouts and co-main event details, will be announced in the coming weeks.
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