The boxing world is set for one of the most polarizing events in recent memory. Jake Paul, the YouTube star turned professional boxer, takes his boldest leap yet as he faces Anthony Joshua — the Olympic gold medalist, former two-time unified heavyweight champion, and one of the sport’s premier power punchers.
Paul (12-1) has carved a surprising path through professional boxing, defeating credible opponents and silencing many early critics. But nothing matches the challenge of Joshua (28-4), a proven heavyweight knockout artist with a resume stacked with elite names.
This fight marks a turning point for Paul — no longer facing YouTube rivals or retired fighters, but a genuine heavyweight contender with world-class pedigree.
Below, we'll break down everything you need to know about the Paul vs. Joshua fight on Friday, Dec. 19, including the complete Paul vs. Joshua fight card, undercard, start times, how to watch, and winner payouts from PrizePicks Team Picks for this monumental heavyweight battle.
Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua Start Time & Preview
Jake Paul steps into uncharted territory as he faces Anthony Joshua, the heavyweight division's most decorated challenger in his career-defining main event.
Paul enters with 12 wins in his 13 professional bouts and has become accustomed to facing opponents outside their prime, but Joshua represents a huge leap in competition.
Joshua, 35, carries a championship foundation built on skill, patience, and punishing power.
Wins over Wladimir Klitschko, Dillian Whyte, and Joseph Parker highlight his career — experience Paul cannot yet match. Joshua’s technique, right-hand power, and big-fight composure contrast sharply with Paul’s athleticism, unorthodox timing, and movement.
The bout will reveal whether Paul can truly compete at boxing’s highest level or remains a celebrity stepping into danger.
Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua Scheduled Start Time
Here's the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua start time schedule.
- Prelims Start Time: 4:45 p.m. ET (estimated)
- Main Card Start Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua Start Time: 10:30 p.m. ET walkouts, 11 p.m. ET start (estimate)
Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua Fight Card: Main Card (8 p.m. ET)
- Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua – Heavyweight
- Alycia Baumgardner vs. Leila Beaudoin – Unified Super Featherweight World Championship (WBA, IBF and WBO)
- Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley – 6-round Cruiserweight (195 lbs.)
- Jahmal Harvey vs. Kevin Cervantes – 6-round Super Featherweight
Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua Fight Card: Prelims (4:45 p.m. ET)
- Cherneka Johnson vs. Amanda Galle – Undisputed Bantamweight World Championship
- Carolina Dubois vs. Camila Panatta — WBC Lightweight World Championship
- Yokasta Valle vs. Yadira Bustillos – WBC Strawweight World Championship
- Avious Griffin vs. Justin Cardona – Welterweight
- Keno Marley vs. Diarra Davis Jr – Cruiserweight
Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua Start Times, Payouts for Main Card
The Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua undercard from Miami’s Kaseya Center features title action and crossover matchups.
Alycia Baumgardner defends the super featherweight title against Leila Beaudoin. UFC legends Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley collide in a cruiserweight bout, while rising super featherweights Kevin Cervantes and Jahmal Harvey round out the Netflix-streamed main card.
Below, we'll cover the payouts on each fighter to win on PrizePicks Team Picks, where you can pick fighters to win during Paul vs. Joshua and earn real money if you're right.
The entire Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua card can be streamed on Netflix with a paid subscription.
Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua – Main Event
- Heavyweight Bout (245-pound limit)
- Expected Start Time: 11:00 p.m. ET
- Eight, 3-Min Rounds
- Jake Paul Record: 12-1, 7 KOs
- Jake Paul to win (via PrizePicks Team Picks): 5.55x payout
- Anthony Joshua Record: 28-4, 25 KOs
- Anthony Joshua to win (via PrizePicks Team Picks): 1.12x payout
Alycia Baumgardner vs. Leila Beaudoin – Co-Main Event
- Unified Super Featherweight World Championship
- Expected Start Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- 12, 3-Min Rounds
- Alycia Baumgardner Record: 16-1, 7 KOs
- Alycia Baumgardner to win (via PrizePicks Team Picks): 1.07x payout
- Leila Beaudoin Record: 13-1, 2 KOs
- Leila Beaudoin to win (via PrizePicks Team Picks): 5.55x payout
Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley
- Cruiserweight Bout
- Expected Start Time: 8:45 p.m. ET
- Six, 3-Min Rounds
- Anderson Silva Record: 3-2, 2 KOs (Boxing), 34-11, 22 KOs (MMA)
- Anderson Silva to win (via PrizePicks Team Picks): 1.4x payout
- Tyron Woodley Record: 0-2 (Boxing), 19-7-1, 7 KOs (MMA)
- Tyron Woodley to win (via PrizePicks Team Picks): 2.72x payout
Jahmal Harvey vs. Kevin Cervantes
- Super Featherweight Bout
- Expected Start Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
- Six, 3-Min Rounds
- Jahmal Harvey: 1-0, 1 KOs
- Kevin Cervantes: 5-0, 5 KOs
- Kevin Cervantes to win (via PrizePicks Team Picks): 5.55x payout
PrizePicks Team Picks are live as of publishing and are subject to change.
How to Watch Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua Fight
The Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight will be streamed live on Netflix. The Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight will be included with a Netflix subscription.
- Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
- Time: 11 p.m. ET (estimated ring walk)
- Location: Kaseya Center, Miami, Fla.
- How to Watch: Netflix (with subscription)
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