Anthony Joshua will meet Jake Paul in an official eight-round heavyweight bout in Miami on December 19.
Reports about the matchup grew after Paul mentioned Joshua as a possible opponent in March.
Both fighters signed a contract in November after Paul lost a planned fight with Gervonta Davis and Joshua sought a return following a year out.
The announcement split the boxing world but created huge anticipation for a widely watched event.
Key Details for the Miami Showdown
The fight will take place at the Kaseya Center in Miami on Friday, December 19.
Organizers expect the main-event ring walks to begin around 10 to 10:30 p.m. ET.
Fans in Los Angeles should expect a start around 7 to 7:30 p.m.
Viewers in the U.K. will likely see ring walks between 3 and 3:30 a.m. on December 20.
Netflix will stream the event exclusively, and all subscribers will have access.
Motivation Behind the High-Profile Matchup
Both fighters expect major earnings and understand the global attention the fight will draw.
The timing suited each man perfectly.
Paul needed a replacement after the Davis fight collapsed, and Netflix pushed for a Paul event in 2025.
Joshua remains a massive draw in both the U.S. and the U.K.
After elbow surgery and time away following his defeat to Daniel Dubois last September, Joshua targeted a return either late this year or early 2026.
