Check out all the details on the MVP's Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua heavyweight showdown.
There will be mayhem in Miami as YouTube sensation-turned-boxer Jake Paul returns to the ring this Friday for a blockbuster showdown against Anthony Joshua. In Paul's last fight on June 28, 2025, he defeated former world champion Julio Ceaar Chavez Jr. This bout against Joshua, former two-time unified heavyweight champion and 2012 Olympic gold medalist, will surely test Paul's mettle.
What to Know About MVP's Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua: Judgement Day
This boxing face off is a sanctioned eight-round heavyweight bout. For Paul, who has become one of boxing's biggest attractions, this represents the greatest challenge of his career. For Joshua, the fight marks his first appearance in a year, and continues Netflix's growing push into live combat sports, with Paul once again headlining a major event on the platform. The bout will take place at heavyweight, using 10oz gloves, and is scheduled for three eight-minute rounds.
When Is MVP's Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua?
- Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
- Start time: The main card will stream at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT live and exclusive on Netflix
- Location: Kaseya Center, Miami, FL
- Format: Heavyweight, eight rounds (three eight-minute rounds)
Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua: Fight Records
Jake Paul
Jake Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) brings a resume filled with crossover success, including wins over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., Mike Tyson, Anderson Silva, Tyron Woodley, Nate Diaz, Mike Perry, and Ben Askren. His only career loss came against Tommy Fury—a natural cruiserweight still significantly smaller than Joshua.Despite Paul's experience against big names and former champions, he has never faced an opponent with the combination of size, power, and pedigree that Anthony Joshua presents.
Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), a two-time unified heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist, enters the fight after a recent title loss to Daniel Dubois. Before that setback, Joshua delivered a spectacular knockout against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.Joshua remains one of the most accomplished heavyweights of his generation and is widely considered the toughest test Paul has ever faced.
Co-Main Event: Alycia "The Bomb" Baumgardner vs Leila Beaudoin
In the co-main event of Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day, undisputed super featherweight world champion Alycia "The Bomb" Baumgardner (16-1, 7 KOs) will defend her WBA, WBO, and IBF titles at 130 lbs against Canadian contender Leila Beaudoin (13-1, 2 KOs), ranked #2 IBF, #3 WBO, and #3 WBA.
Commercial Viewing Availability for Businesses
Fans will also be able to experience Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day in bars, restaurants, casinos, and other commercial venues nationwide powered by EverPass, which recently struck an exclusive commercial distribution partnership with Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) to deliver the event to businesses across the United States.
The broadcast will be powered by TrillerTV, Flipps Media's streaming technology, providing a high-quality, reliable live viewing experience for venues offering the fight to their patrons.
For commercial purchases of the event, visit: https://everpass.com/live-sports/mvp-jake-vs-joshua/.
