Jake Paul spent years saying he wanted to test himself against one of the sport’s biggest punchers — the kind of fighter most pros spend a lifetime avoiding. 

On Dec. 19, he got exactly what he asked for.

Live on Netflix in a boxing mega-event streaming globally to 33 million viewers around the world, Paul stepped into the ring with Anthony Joshua, the former two-time unified heavyweight world champion, Olympic gold medalist, and one of the most devastating finishers of the modern era. 

Ahead of the main event, the Jake vs. Joshua preliminary card streamed live on Tudum. 

So, what went down during the biggest fight of the year? Keep scrolling to find out. 

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FIGHT CARD RESULTS

A stacked lineup hit the ring before the main event. See the full Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua fight card results here. 

FIGHT NIGHT RECAP

Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua united Paul, the sport’s most-watched fighter whose showmanship has redefined modern boxing and shattered records at every turn, with Joshua, one of boxing’s most accomplished, respected, and feared punchers — a global icon who twice unified the heavyweight division and has headlined sold-out stadiums across the UK and beyond. The boxing mega-event took place at the Kaseya Center in Miami, with a full night of boxing streaming live on Netflix. The preliminary card began at 4:45 p.m. ET / 1:45 p.m. PT, followed by the main card — an eight-round professional heavyweight bout — which streamed globally at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, included in all Netflix plans.

The Jake vs. Joshua card delivered multiple standout performances across divisions, highlighted by Alycia Baumgardner successfully defending her unified super featherweight titles with a dominant unanimous decision win over Leila Beaudoin in front of 15 million viewers worldwide. Anderson Silva scored a statement second-round TKO against Tyron Woodley in their cruiserweight bout, while U.S. Olympian Jahmal Harvey continued his perfect start as a pro, outboxing undefeated prospect Kevin Cervantes to a clear unanimous decision victory in the opening bout.

Fight night coverage from Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix featured a veteran broadcast lineup led by Kate Scott as main desk host, alongside desk analysts Lennox Lewis, Laila Ali, and Andre Ward.

At ringside, Mauro Ranallo delivered blow-by-blow commentary, joined by former world champion David Haye and analyst Crystina Poncher, with Sean Wheelock serving as rules and scoring expert. Sibley Scoles provided backstage and crowd reports throughout the night, while Ariel Helwani contributed ringside reporting. The event was emceed in the ring by announcer Kody “Big Mo” Mommaerts.

WHO WON JAKE vs. JOSHUA?

Anthony Joshua won Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua by knockout, stopping Paul in the sixth round on Friday night in Miami. The former heavyweight champion dropped Paul multiple times before sealing the fight with a decisive Round 6 KO, live on Netflix. Read more about Joshua’s victory here. 

FIGHT WEEK IN MIAMI

Tuesday, Dec. 16 — Fight Week Showcase 2

The open workouts for Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua took place at LIV at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, beginning at 6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT.

The event also featured three sanctioned professional bouts: Luan Medeiros vs. Hugo Macias in a six-round lightweight contest; Shannon Courtenay vs. Jjessica Radtke Maltez in a six-round bantamweight fight; and Jocelyn Camarillo vs. Yazmin Martinez Jimenez in a four-round light flyweight bout.

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Megan Briggs/Netflix

Wednesday, Dec. 17 — Final Press Conference

WHERE: Fillmore Miami Beach
WHEN: 6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT

• Final face-off featuring Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua, and the main card fighters
• Streamed live on Netflix Sports YouTube channels

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Thursday, Dec. 18 — Public Weigh-In [RESULTS HERE]

 

JAKE vs. JOSHUA FINAL WEIGH-IN RESULTS:

On Thursday, Dec. 18, Paul and Joshua did a final weigh-in, streaming live on Netflix YouTube from the Filmmore in Miami, revealing a significant size disparity between the two fighters:

• Jake Paul weigh-in result: 216.6 lbs
• Anthony Joshua: 243.4 lbs
• Weight Difference: 26.8 lbs

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WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT JAKE PAUL 

Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul spent the last five years transforming from a viral disruptor to a genuinely dangerous contender. The American pride of Puerto Rico has picked off names like Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva, and Nate Diaz on his way up, stacking knockouts, shaking up expectations, and drawing some of the largest audiences the sport has ever seen.

Paul’s leap into the heavyweight ranks last year, with a win over Mike Tyson, was a global spectacle that shattered viewership records with 108 million people tuning in. In June 2025, Paul followed that momentum with a unanimous-decision victory over former world champion Julio César Chávez Jr., a performance that earned him a spot in the WBA cruiserweight rankings at No. 14.

Alongside the fights, Paul has collected a surprising list of accolades: ESPN Ringside Knockout of the Year and Sports Illustrated Breakout Boxer of the Year. He even graced the cover of Sports Illustrated’s “50 Most Influential Figures in Sports” issue, which highlighted his push for fairer fighter pay, bigger platforms for young prospects, and expanded opportunities for women in the sport. Paul’s partnership with USA Boxing ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics underscored his mission: to help build the next generation while proving he belongs among the sport’s elite.

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight during Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 15, 2024, in Arlington, Texas.

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Now Paul will test all of that progress against one of the most feared heavyweights of the modern era.

“This isn’t an AI simulation. This is Judgment Day,” Paul says. “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.”

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ANTHONY JOSHUA

Anthony “AJ” Joshua has spent the last decade building one of the most accomplished heavyweight résumés in modern boxing. After winning Olympic gold for Great Britain at London 2012, Joshua rocketed through the pro ranks, claiming his first world title in 2016 with a dominant stoppage of Charles Martin. A year later, he delivered the kind of career-defining moment fighters dream about: an unforgettable war with Wladimir Klitschko in front of 90,000 fans at Wembley Stadium that unified the division and cemented his place as the sport’s newest superstar.

Joshua went on to collect and defend the WBO, WBA, and IBF titles, turning Wembley into his personal home arena and racking up victories over Joseph Parker and Alexander Povetkin. His unbeaten streak ended in his 2019 US debut against Andy Ruiz Jr. at Madison Square Garden, but Joshua returned six months later in Saudi Arabia to win the rematch and become a two-time unified heavyweight champion.

Even after setbacks, Joshua never shied away from elite competition. He scored a knockout of Kubrat Pulev, went 24 rounds with pound-for-pound great Oleksandr Usyk, and rebuilt under trainer Derrick James in Dallas. Then he returned to London for a wide points win over Jermaine Franklin. He followed that with a short-notice knockout of Robert Helenius, a dominant performance against Otto Wallin in Saudi Arabia, and a ferocious second-round knockout of Francis Ngannou — a finish that many considered 2024’s Knockout of the Year.

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In September 2024, Joshua fought for the International Boxing Federation title again, facing fellow Brit Daniel Dubois. Now, still chasing his goal of becoming a three-time heavyweight world champion, he meets Jake Paul in Miami, bringing with him one of the most explosive knockout records of his era.

“Jake or anyone can get this work,” says Joshua. “No mercy. I took some time out and I’m coming back with a mega show. It’s a big opportunity for me. Whether you like it or not, I’m here to do massive numbers, have big fights and break every record whilst keeping cool, calm and collected. Mark my words, you’ll see a lot more fighters take these opportunities in the future. I’m about to break the internet over Jake Paul’s face.”

HOW TO WATCH PAUL VS. JOSHUA ON NETFLIX

The fight streamed live globally only on Netflix on Dec. 19, 2025. To watch, open Netflix and select the live event from the homepage.

WHERE TO STREAM MORE BOXING ON NETFLIX

This summer, Netflix streamed Taylor vs. Serrano 3 — the historic trilogy between two of the greatest women’s boxers of all time — to fans around the world. You can also relive Paul vs. Tyson, the 2024 event that set the stage for Netflix’s entrance into live boxing, and explore the ongoing partnership with Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions. Additionally, TKO’s Canelo vs. Crawford streamed live globally on Netflix on Sept. 13. WWE Raw streams weekly live on Netflix, bringing fans the best of both boxing and wrestling on one platform. Click here for more boxing and MMA movies to stream now.