Jake Paul is set to face former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in a boxing match at the Kaseya Center in Miami on Friday. This bout represents a significant step up for Paul, whose original opponent, lightweight champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis, withdrew due to a civil lawsuit. Paul, with a record of 12-1 (7 KOs), is on a six-fight winning streak since his loss to Tommy Fury in February 2023, most recently defeating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. by unanimous decision in June. He has expressed a desire to challenge himself against the best in boxing.
Anthony Joshua, holding a professional record of 28-4 (25 KOs), aims to demonstrate a new level of boxing skill to Paul. Joshua previously lost his WBO, IBF, and WBA titles to Oleksandr Usyk in September 2021 and the rematch 11 months later. He had secured four wins before being stopped by Daniel Dubois in September 2024. The fight will be available on Netflix, with coverage beginning at 8 p.m. ET.