Boxing-Jake Paul to face former heavyweight champion Joshua in Miami in December


  • Boxing
  • Monday, 17 Nov 2025

FILE PHOTO: Jun 28, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Jake Paul reacts following his match against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images/File Photo

(Reuters) -YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul will fight former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in an eight-round professional heavyweight bout on December 19 at Miami's Kaseya Center, Most Valuable Promotions announced on Monday.

Paul, 28, will face arguably the most accomplished opponent of his career in 36-year-old Joshua, a two-time holder of the WBO, WBA and IBF belts.

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