Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua is now official. Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix have announced “Jake vs Joshua: Judgment Day,” a massive heavyweight fight set for December 19, 2025, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The bout will stream live globally only on Netflix, marking one of the most significant crossover events in modern boxing.
This sanctioned heavyweight matchup will be eight rounds, three minutes each, with 10oz gloves. Tickets go on sale November 21 at 12pm ET on Ticketmaster, with presale access at jakevsjoshua.com.
Why Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Matters
The Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua fight brings together two of the most recognizable names in combat sports:
Jake Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) – WBA #14 cruiserweight, global influencer, and one of the most-watched boxers of the last decade.
Anthony Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) – Olympic gold medalist and two-time unified heavyweight world champion.
This fight is the biggest challenge of Paul’s career and a high-visibility event for Joshua, who continues adding global-scale matchups to his resume.
Jake Paul: Ready for Judgment Day
Jake Paul says this fight is the moment he has been building toward.
“This is Judgment Day. A professional heavyweight fight against an elite world champion. When I beat Anthony Joshua, nobody can deny my world-title shot,” Paul stated.
Paul’s audience, his momentum on Netflix, and his recent win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. have positioned him as boxing’s most polarizing—and most-watched—new star.
Anthony Joshua Responds: No Mercy
Joshua has made it clear: he is taking this fight seriously.
“Jake or anyone can get this work. No mercy,” Joshua said. “I’m here to break records, have big fights, and prove why I’m one of the best heavyweights in the world.”
Joshua recently scored highlight knockouts against Francis Ngannou, Robert Helenius, and faced Daniel Dubois in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley Stadium.
Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Press Conference Details
The first official press conference for Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua will be:
November 21 at 1pm ET
Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida
Hosted by Ariel Helwani
Open to the public
Live-streamed on MVP and Netflix Sports’ YouTube channels
Media credential applications will be available through MVP.
Event Overview: Jake vs Joshua Judgment Day
Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
Location: Kaseya Center, Miami
Broadcast: Live globally on Netflix
Rounds: 8
Weight: Heavyweight
Gloves: 10oz
On Sale: November 21
This will be Netflix’s biggest boxing event since Paul vs Tyson, which broke the platform’s sports records with more than 108 million global live viewers.
Why Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Will Be a Global Event
This fight brings together:
The internet’s biggest combat sports figure
One of the most accomplished heavyweight boxers of the modern era
Netflix’s global streaming power
The promotional engine of Most Valuable Promotions
The crossover audience of YouTube, TikTok, boxing, MMA, and mainstream entertainment
With more than 300 million Netflix subscribers, this event is expected to generate one of the largest combat sports audiences in recent years.
