Anthony Joshua faces Jake Paul in Miami showdown
Anthony Joshua returns to the ring in Miami today to take on YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a highly anticipated heavyweight clash. The fight marks Joshua’s first bout since his knockout loss to Daniel Dubois last September. Jake Paul is looking for the biggest upset of his career and claims he’s more important to boxing than anyone in the last decade. The eight-round fight will be streamed live from the Kaseya Centre.
Match highlights
- Anthony Joshua is fighting for the first time since his defeat to Daniel Dubois in September 2024.
- Jake Paul is entering his 14th professional match after a points win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in June 2024.
- At the press conference, Paul predicted “the biggest upset in the history of sports” and said he’s willing to “die in the ring” to win.
- Joshua says he feels responsible to “save the purists of boxing” and promises an aggressive performance.
- The bout takes place in a larger-than-standard 22-by-22-foot ring, with Paul hoping the extra space helps his movement.
