Heavyweight showdown in Miami: Joshua is the likely moneyline favorite after a recent KO loss, but Jake Paul’s power and TV draw make him an attractive upset prop for bettors — expect Joshua on the straight win, while value lies in Paul by KO/round props or a longer undercard-driven parlay if lines lengthen.
Joshua vs. Paul: Boxing’s Most Hyped Heavyweight Collision
The Kaseya Center in Miami hosts a high-profile crossover clash as Jake Paul (12-1) faces Anthony Joshua (28-4) in a Netflix-produced main event. Paul, the social-media star turned pro fighter, arrives as a sizable underdog but backed by huge viewer numbers and confidence that he can pull off a shock. Joshua, a former two-time unified heavyweight champion, seeks to restore boxing’s credibility after a brutal knockout loss to Daniel Dubois.
Fighter Stakes and Momentum
Jake Paul: After a blockbuster bout with Mike Tyson that produced record viewership, Paul is chasing the biggest win of his career. He acknowledges the mismatch on paper but says he’s preparing for “the biggest upset in the history of sports,” signaling he’ll pursue a decisive, headline-making result.
Anthony Joshua: Coming off a knockout loss to Dubois but recently beating Francis Ngannou, Joshua carries boxing’s expectations into Miami. He has framed this as an opportunity to “carry boxing on my back,” underlining his intent to reassert legitimacy for the sport against a crossover opponent.
Quote Highlights
“There's no sporting teams in history that have gone together where it's this big of a difference in terms of skill, experience, resume, height, weight, etc. So this is going to be the biggest upset in the history of sports, and you guys get to witness it.” — Jake Paul
“People don't like the fact that I'm fighting Jake. Whether that concerns me or not is another question. But if we look at the people that don't want me to be here, but they want me to put an end to Jake Paul's show, I understand it, and that's why I have to carry boxing on my back with this fight.” — Anthony Joshua
Full Card and Championship Bouts
A deep undercard features multiple world-title fights: Alycia Baumgardner defends super featherweight titles, Cherneka Johnson defends bantamweight honors, Caroline Dubois and Yokasta Valle also defend belts. Other notable matchups include Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley and Jahmal Harvey in a featured super featherweight bout.
Key Bouts
- Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua — Heavyweights (main event) - Alycia Baumgardner (c) vs. Leila Beaudoin — Super featherweight titles - Cherneka Johnson (c) vs. Amanda Galle — Bantamweight titles - Caroline Dubois (c) vs. Camilla Panatta — WBC lightweight title - Yokasta Valle (c) vs. Yadira Bustillos — WBC strawweight title
When and Where
Location: Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida Date: Friday, December 19, 2025 Prelims: 4:45 p.m. ET | Main card: 8 p.m. ET | Main event: Approx. 11 p.m. ET (timing depends on undercard length)
How to Watch
The event will stream exclusively on Netflix worldwide. No separate pay-per-view purchase is required for access via the platform.
Betting Implications and Angles
Market expectation: Anthony Joshua will likely open as the clear favorite on the moneyline given his professional pedigree despite recent setbacks. Betting angles for punters: - Moneyline: Joshua favored for a straight win; safest single-bet route. - Upset/prop value: Paul offers value on upset/KO props — bettors chasing bigger payouts may target round-by-round KO markets. - Parlay strategies: Combining undercard favorites or method-of-victory props can boost returns if lines move closer to fight night. - Round markets: If Joshua is rusty, props for an early-round Paul KO or a late-round Joshua stoppage could be priced attractively.
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