This Saturday, December 20, 2025, marks a pivotal moment for internet sensation turned boxer Jake Paul. He steps into the ring at Miami's Kaseya Center to face his most formidable opponent yet: former two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua. The eight-round bout, set for global streaming on Netflix, represents a monumental leap in competition for Paul.
A Stark Contrast in Experience and Stature
The physical and professional disparities between the fighters are immense. Anthony Joshua, a seasoned veteran with a record of 28-4 and 25 knockouts, stands at 6-foot-6 and weighed in at 243 pounds. Jake Paul, with a 12-1 record built largely against retired MMA fighters, is five inches shorter at 6-foot-1 and weighed 216 pounds. Joshua also enjoys a significant six-inch reach advantage.
Despite coming off a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in September 2024, the 36-year-old Joshua is the overwhelming favorite. Paul, 28, acknowledged the steep odds during the pre-fight press conference. "There are no sporting teams in history that have gone together where it’s this big of a difference in terms of skills, experience, resume, height, weight," Paul stated. "This is going to be the biggest upset in the history of sport."
Paul's Path to a Mega-Fight
Jake Paul's boxing journey has been a masterclass in generating commercial success. His resume includes victories over former UFC stars Anderson Silva and Nate Diaz, as well as a decision win against ex-middleweight champ Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. He drew his largest audience by defeating the legendary 58-year-old Mike Tyson via unanimous decision last year. That event packed AT&T Stadium and reportedly garnered over 108 million views worldwide.
However, the clash with Joshua is different. This is Paul's 14th professional fight and his first against an opponent of this caliber who is still actively competing at the elite level. The scheduled eight-round bout will test Paul like never before.
What's at Stake in Miami
The fight, airing on Netflix, underscores the evolving landscape of sports broadcasting. For Jake Paul, a win would be a career-defining, legacy-altering moment that would shock the sporting world. For Anthony Joshua, it is a chance to reassert his dominance and get back on a winning track against a globally recognized name.
All eyes will be on the Kaseya Center this Saturday night, Philippine time, to see if the YouTuber can defy the odds or if the seasoned champion will prove that experience and power still reign supreme in the ring.
