Jake Paulis just three weeks away from facing former two-time heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalistAnthony Joshuain Miami at the Kaseya Center on Dec. 19. This major boxing event will be broadcast onNetflix.
The fight between Paul and Joshua is scheduled for eight, three-minute rounds. Both fighters will wear 10-ounce gloves, which is the standard for heavyweight bouts. This professional boxing match is officially sanctioned, with Joshua typically competing in the heavyweight division at a weight of 245 pounds. There is no limit to his weight while in the ring, as the contract does not include a rehydration clause. In contrast, Paul usually fights at cruiserweight, with his weight ranging from 183 to 227 pounds in his previous bouts.
Paul enters the ring with 12 wins, including seven knockouts, and one loss since turning professional in 2020 but is still considered a novice. Joshua has 28 wins, including 25 knockouts, and four losses, making him Paul's biggest competition to date.
"This isn't an AI simulation. This is Judgment Day," Paul said in astatement. "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.
Here is everything to know ahead of the Paul-Joshua fight on Dec. 19.
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When is Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua?
Jake Paul will enter the ring to face Anthony Joshua on Friday, Dec. 19, in a sanctioned heavyweight fight.
Date: Friday, Dec. 19
Time: TBD
Stream: Netflix
Location: Kaseya Center (Miami)
How to watch Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua
The Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua fight will be available exclusively on Netflix. Fans can watch it with any Netflix subscription plan at no extra pay-per-view fee.
Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua fight rules
The Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight will consist of eight, three-minute rounds, and the fighters will wear 10-ounce gloves, which is the standard for heavyweight bouts.
Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua fight card
Card details according toNetflix:
Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua: Heavyweight bout
Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley: 6-Round Cruiserweight bout at 195 lbs
Alycia Baumgardner vs. Leila Beaudoin: Unified Super Featherweight World Champion bout
Cherneka Johnson vs. Amanda Galle: Undisputed Bantamweight World Champion bout
Yokasta Valle vs. Yadira Bustillos: WBC Strawweight World Champion bout
Avious Griffin vs. Justin Cardona: Welterweight bout
Keno Marley vs. Diarra Davis Jr.: Cruiserweight bout
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua: Date, time, card info for Netflix bout
