Joshua hasn’t boxed in over a year. Paul hasn’t been anywhere near a heavyweight like this. That tension sits under every detail below.
When Is Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua?
Ring walks depend on how long the undercard runs. Don’t expect it earlier.
Where Is the Fight?
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Venue: Kaseya Center
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Location: Miami, Florida
NBA arena. Big floor. Around 20,000 for boxing when fully configured. Not a small room, not forgiving if things turn ugly.
How to Watch Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua
Prelims will be available earlier via Netflix Tudum and MVP’s YouTube channels, but the main card stays on Netflix only.
Start Times (Confirmed)
Preliminary card
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USA ET: 4:45 PM
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UK: 9:45 PM
Main card
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USA ET: 8:00 PM
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UK: 1:00 AM
Fight Purse: What’s the Money?
Nobody outside the contracts knows the exact number.
Early reports suggested a split around $184 million total.
Paul has since claimed the fight could generate $267 million, without proof.
Reality usually lands somewhere in the middle. Either way, this is the biggest payday of both careers. That part isn’t debated.
Betting Odds (At Time of Writing)
Via FanDuel, subject to movement:
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Jake Paul: +700
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Anthony Joshua: -1300
That tells you how bookmakers see the risk. Heavy favourite. No mystery.
Why Joshua Has Been Inactive
This is Joshua’s first fight since being stopped by Daniel Dubois in September 2024.
Since then:
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Elbow surgery
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Time off to reset
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No interim bouts
That layoff is the one unknown Paul can point to. Everything else leans Joshua’s way.
Weight Rules
A lighter Joshua usually means sharper feet and faster delivery. That’s not always good news for the smaller man.
What They’ve Said (Briefly)
Paul believes speed and angles let him control the fight and avoid Joshua’s right hand.
Joshua has been clear. He knows anything short of a dominant performance gets judged harshly. He’s not talking about points or patience. He’s talking about damage.
Interpret that however you like.
Co-Main Event
Baumgardner is the clear favourite. Beaudoin needs a career night.
Full Fight Card
Main card
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Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua – heavyweight, 8 rds
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Alycia Baumgardner vs Leila Beaudoin – super featherweight titles, 12 rds
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Anderson Silva vs Tyron Woodley – cruiserweight, 6 rds
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Jahmal Harvey vs Kevin Cervantes – featherweight, 6 rds
Preliminary card
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Cherneka Johnson vs Amanda Galle – bantamweight title, 10 rds
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Yokasta Valle vs Yadira Bustillos – strawweight title, 10 rds
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Avious Griffin vs Justin Cardona – welterweight, 8 rds
