THE boxing world holds its breath this Friday night as “The Problem Child” Jake Paul steps into the ring with former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.
Billed as “Judgment Day,” this massive crossover event takes place at the Kaseya Centre in Miami. Jake Paul (12-1) is looking to shock the world again after defeating Mike Tyson last year, while Anthony Joshua (28-4) aims to silence the doubters and prove there are levels to this game.
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The betting angle: Levels to the game?
This is, without doubt, the most dangerous opponent Jake Paul has ever faced. While his win over a 58-year-old Mike Tyson was a spectacle, Anthony Joshua is an active heavyweight contender, only recently removed from the world title picture. Even at 36, AJ possesses power and fundamentals that Paul has simply never encountered.
However, the “scripted” rumours and Paul’s supreme confidence have rattled cages. Paul has improved with every fight and will look to drag Joshua into deep waters, hoping the Brit’s stamina—or chin—fails him.
The bookies have AJ as the clear favourite, and rightfully so. If Joshua fights aggressively, his size and reach should be overwhelming. But if he is tentative, Paul will grow in confidence. We expect AJ to make a statement and stop the show early.
- Our Tip: Anthony Joshua to win by KO/TKO.
- The Longshot: Anthony Joshua to win in Rounds 1-4.
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📺 How to watch Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua
- Date: Friday, December 19, 2025 (Early Saturday morning in UK)
- Prelims: 9:45pm GMT (Friday night).
- Main card: 1:00am GMT (Saturday morning).
- Main event ring walks: Approx 3:30am GMT (Saturday morning).
- Venue: Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida.
- TV channel: Netflix (Global Livestream).
About the author
Craig Mahood
Craig Mahood is an expert in sports betting and online casinos and has worked with the company since 2020. He joined the Betting & Gaming team at The Sun in June 2022 and works closely with the leading bookmakers and online gaming companies to provide content on all areas of sports betting and gaming. He previously worked as a Digital Sports Reporter at the Scottish Sun, covering Scottish football with particular focus on Celtic and Rangers, As well as football, he has covered horse racing, boxing, darts, the Olympics and tennis for the Sun.
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