In a crossover event that has captivated the sporting world, Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul will finally settle their rivalry in the ring tonight. The blockbuster heavyweight bout takes place in Miami, Florida, and represents a colossal step up for the YouTube star turned boxer against the former two-time world champion.
Fight Night Details: UK Time and How to Stream
The highly anticipated showdown is set for Friday 19 December 2025 at the Miami venue. For fans in the United Kingdom, it will mean a very early start, with the main event ringwalks expected at approximately 4am on Saturday 20 December. The entire fight card, including the main event, will be broadcast exclusively on Netflix, available to all subscribers at no extra cost.
Alternatively, you can follow every punch and dramatic moment with Metro's comprehensive live fight blog, which will provide round-by-round coverage and analysis. Our team, including Jack Vasey and Charlie Barclay, are on the ground in Miami providing updates from the weigh-in, press conferences, and all the pre-fight build-up across Metro Sport's social channels.
The Stakes and The Undercard
This is a sanctioned professional heavyweight contest scheduled for eight three-minute rounds, with both men wearing standard 10oz gloves. Knockouts are fully permitted. Joshua has agreed to a weight limit of 245lbs, a target he is reported to be comfortably within.
Paul enters with a record of 12 wins from 13 fights, boasting knockouts over several former MMA stars and a victory over the legendary Mike Tyson in 2024. Joshua, however, fights for the first time since a devastating loss to Daniel Dubois in September 2024, aiming to rebuild towards a potential world title shot against Tyson Fury.
The event features a stacked undercard with nine fights in total. Notable British interest comes from Caroline Dubois, who will defend her WBC lightweight world title. The full televised schedule is as follows:
Main Card (from 1am GMT, Saturday 20 Dec):
- Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua – heavyweight
- Alycia Baumgardner v Lela Beaudoin – WBA, IBF & WBO super-featherweight world titles
- Anderson Silva v Tyron Woodley – cruiserweight
- Jahmal Harvey v Kevin Cervantes – featherweight
Preliminary Card (from 9:45pm GMT, Friday 19 Dec):
- Cherneka Johnson v Amanda Galle – undisputed bantamweight title
- Caroline Dubois v Camila Panatta – WBC lightweight world title
- Yokasta Valle v Yadira Bustillos – WBC strawweight world title
- Avious Griffin v Justin Cardona – welterweight
- Keno Marley v Diarra Davis Jr – cruiserweight
Expert Prediction and Fight Purse
Former world champion Anthony Crolla has given his verdict, predicting a swift and emphatic victory for Joshua. "I think the first jab he feels, he’s going to think, 'oh my days! What’s going on here?'" Crolla told Metro. "I’ll be absolutely shocked if this goes into the third round. I believe it will be all over within two."
The financial rewards are as staggering as the event's profile. Both fighters are set to bank close to £100 million each, a figure Paul appeared to confirm last month by tweeting "$267 Million." The latest betting odds heavily favour Joshua, with the former champion at 1/4 to win, while Paul is the considerable underdog at 13/2.
As the boxing world holds its breath, all questions will be answered in the Miami ring tonight. Can Jake Paul pull off what would be one of the greatest upsets in sporting history, or will Anthony Joshua reassert his destructive power and set his career back on a championship path?
