Categories: Sports

Anthony Joshua fights Jake Paul in Miami today

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will today (Friday) face YouTube star Jake Paul in an eight-round professional heavyweight bout in Miami, United States.

The fight between the YouTuber-turned-boxer and Joshua, the 36-year-old former two-time unified world champion, will take place at the Kaseya Center.

The fight, which will be streamed live on Netflix, will consist of eight three-minute rounds, with the boxers using 10-ounce gloves.

America’s Paul, 28, who has a 12-1 record, beat heavyweight great Mike Tyson in Texas in November 2024.

He claimed a unanimous-decision win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in June and had been set to take on Gervonta Davis this month before the fight was cancelled after a civil lawsuit was filed against the WBA lightweight champion.

Jake Paul to face Anthony Joshua in Miami heavyweight clash

Speaking in November, Joshua, who has not fought since being stopped by British compatriot Daniel Dubois at Wembley in September last year in their IBF title bout, said it was a “big opportunity”.

Joshua said: “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.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

Christmas: NSCDC deploys 786 personnel to secure Gombe

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Gombe State Command, has deployed 786 officers…

7 hours ago

Housewife fakes kidnap, swindles husband ₦2.5m

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old housewife, Mrs. Misturah Bada, and six…

7 hours ago

Dangote Refinery kicks, insists on N739/litre petrol price

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has begun the nationwide sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at a…

7 hours ago

Elumelu’s Heirs Energies clinches $750m Afreximbank funding to boost growth

Heirs Energies has secured a $750 million financing package from the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank)…

8 hours ago

Uba Sani calls for unity at Kaduna Christmas Carol

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, on Sunday attended the 2025 Christmas Carol organised by the…

8 hours ago

EPL: Rogers’ stunning double downs Man United at Villa Park

Morgan Rogers scored two stunning goals for Aston Villa as they beat Manchester United 2-1…

8 hours ago

This website uses cookies.