Influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul will fight two-time heavyweight world champion, Anthony Joshua, in a much-anticipated bout on December 19, 2025, in Miami, U.S.

Promoters, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Matchroom Boxing, made the announcement on Monday, with the rules for the controversial heavyweight fight between both men confirmed.

“The fight will take place at the Kaseya Center, home of the Miami Heat, and the men will come face-to-face at a launch press conference on Friday,” the statement read, adding that it will be a professionally sanctioned bout, fought over eight three-minute rounds with 10-oz gloves.

According to the statement, the fight will be broadcast globally on Netflix, while also mooting that both men could earn close to $100 million.

“This isn’t an AI simulation. This is Judgment Day,” Paul said in a press release. “A professional heavyweight fight against an elite world champion in his prime.

“When I beat Anthony Joshua, every doubt disappears, and no one can deny me the opportunity to fight for a world title.

“To all my haters, this is what you wanted. To the people of the United Kingdom, I am sorry. On Friday, December 19, under the lights in Miami, live globally only on Netflix, the torch gets passed and Britain’s Goliath gets put to sleep. I KNOWWWW YOU GOT EM PICKED HAHAHHA.”

Former Olympic champion Joshua added: “Jake or anyone can get this work. No mercy. I took some time out and I’m coming back with a mega show. It’s a big opportunity for me.”