Joshua, a two-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist, will face Paul after Paul’s previously scheduled fight against Gervonta “Tank” Davis was canceled.
Yes, it’s real.
JAKE PAUL vs. ANTHONY JOSHUA will go head-to-head in a professional heavyweight bout, only LIVE on Netflix. Friday December 19th. #JakeJoshua pic.twitter.com/OSx2H6IKx4
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) November 17, 2025
Anthony Joshua last competed in September 2014 when he was knocked out by Daniel Dubois in a fight for the IBF heavyweight title.
“Jake or anyone else can get this job. No mercy,” Joshua said in a statement. “I’ve taken some time off and am coming back with a mega show. It’s a big opportunity for me. Whether you like it or not, I’m here to do huge numbers, have big fights and break every record while staying cool, calm and collected. Mark my words, you’ll see many more fighters take these opportunities in the future. I’m about to break the internet over Jake Paul’s face.”
Jake Paul has a professional record of 11-1, having defeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in June by unanimous vote.
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