How to watch Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua and follow the action with Metro in Miami

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul collide in Miami this week with ‘The Problem Child’ looking to shock the world.

Paul has won 12 of his 13 fights to date, securing thrilling knockouts over a string of former MMA fighters and cruising to victory over a 58-year-old Mike Tyson last year.

He takes a considerable step up against Joshua. The two-time heavyweight champion fights for the first time since his devastating loss to Daniel Dubois in September 2024 with Tyson Fury and another world title charge in his sights.

While Joshua might no longer be operating at the absolute peak of his powers, he remains one of the most devastating punchers in the sport.

Paul however is confident there are weaknesses he can exploit – and has vowed to secure an unlikely win that could end Joshua’s career.

Paul vs Joshua date and UK start time

The fight takes place on Friday 19 December in Miami, Florida. For UK fight fans, it will be a very early start in the early hours of Saturday morning with the main event expected at around 4am.

How to watch Paul vs Joshua on TV and live stream

The fight and all the undercard action will be streamed exclusively on Netflix – available to all subscribers.

You can also follow the action with Metro’s LIVE fight blog.

Follow the action with Metro in Miami

Jack Vasey and Charlie Barclay are Metro’s men on the ground in Miami this week, across the pre-fight workouts, press conference and weigh-in as we count down to the opening bell.

Keep up to date on Metro Sport’s TikTok channel and Instagram.

Undercard

There are nine fights taking place across the preliminary and main cards with Caroline Dubois among those in action. The Londoner signed for Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions earlier this month and will put her lightweight title on the line.

Paul vs Joshua rules

Paul vs Joshua is an officially sanctioned professional heavyweight bout. The contest will be an eight-rounder, each lasting three minutes with both men wearing 10oz gloves – the norm for heavyweight bouts.

As this is a professional contest and not an exhibition, knockouts are very much permitted.

The only limitation placed upon Joshua is a weight limit of 245lbs – one he appears comfortably on track to meet.

Expert fight prediction – former world champion Anthony Crolla

‘In terms of how this fight plays out, I think Joshua will come out and
throw a few feints, and if the fight’s not scripted – which I keep having
to say because I still think it’s madness – then Jake Paul, no matter hard
he’s trained, will tire very quickly reacting to feints,’ Crolla told Metro.

‘I think it will quickly dawn on him that he’s in with one of the biggest
punchers in world boxing. I think the first jab he feels, he’s going to
think, “oh my days! What’s going on here?”

I think it’ll be early. I’ll be absolutely shocked if this goes into the third round. I believe it will be all over within two. I reckon if Joshua wants to do sooner, he can do, but I think he’ll have a look about, have a move and might want to feel Jake’s shots on his gloves.’

Crolla spoke to Metro courtesy of to Freebets.com the home of UK Betting Sites.

Paul vs Joshua fight purse

Paul and Joshua are set to bank close to £100million each for this fight.

Paul appeared to confirm this himself last month when he tweeted: ‘Stop asking me. $267 Million.’

Paul vs Joshua fight odds

• Paul to win: 13/2
• Joshua to win: 1/4
• Draw: 25/1
• Paul to win in round 1: 75/1
• Joshua to win in round 1: 3/1