Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul will go head-to-head this week in what promises to be a controversial night for boxing. The event called “Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day‘, is being billed as a “colossal clash” between the sport’s “biggest disruptor,” YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, and Briton Anthony Joshua.
Paul, with a record of 12-1 and 7 KOs, is currently ranked 14th in the WBA cruiserweight division, and “AJ” with a record of 28-4 and 25 KOs is a two-time unified WBO, WBA and IBF world heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist. The two will face off at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, marking Joshua’s return to the ring following his loss to Daniel Dubois in September 2024.
The fight will be an established professional heavyweight fight, consisting of eight three-minute rounds and wearing 10-ounce gloves. The two fighters exchanged remarks during the pre-fight press conference, with Paul predicting it would be the “biggest upset in the history of sports.”
Quoted by Sky Sports, he said: “There has never been any sports team in history that has worked together and the difference in terms of skill, experience, CV, height, weight etc. has been so great. So this will be the biggest upset in the history of sport and you will witness it.”
Joshua defended his participation in the controversial fight, claiming it was a fight intended for boxing “purists”. He said: “In this case I feel like I’m being dragged into saving the boxing purists because people don’t like that I’m fighting Jake. If you look at the people who don’t want me to be here but want me to put an end to the ‘Jake Paul show,’ I understand that and that’s why I’m carrying boxing in this fight,” as Walesonline reports.
The main card also featured eight professional fights, including the fight between Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley, as well as a number of fights between women and international fighters in various weight categories. We’ve discovered a way you can watch the entire Jake vs. Joshua event for free.
Given that the fight will take place in Miami, the Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul fight will start in the early hours of Saturday, December 20, UK time. The main event is scheduled for 1 a.m., with Joshua and Paul leaving for the Beltway around 3:30 a.m.
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Kate Scott will lead Netflix’s coverage this evening as lead host, with support from a team of analysts including Lennox Lewis, Laila Ali and Andre Ward. Mauro Ranallo will lead the team at ringside, and expert analyzes will be provided by David Haye and Crystina Poncher.
Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.
Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.
The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.
“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.
The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.
Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing
Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.
Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.
Jaron Ennis knocked out Uisma Lima in the first round in Philadelphia. Photo: Emma Brawley/Matchroom Boxing
Full Bet365 odds
The result of the fight
Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
Draw or technical draw: 14/1
Round bets
Xander Zayas
Win in round 1: 100/1
Win in round 2: 100/1
Win in round 3: 100/1
Win in round 4: 100/1
Win in round 5: 100/1
To win in round 6: 100/1
To win in round 7: 80/1
To win in round 8: 80/1
To win round 9: 66/1
To win in round 10: 66/1
To win round 11: 66/1
To win in round 12: 80/1
To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1
Zayas won by points decision over Abass Baraou. Source: Mikey Williams / top position
Jaron Ennis
To win round 1: 80/1
Win in round 2: 50/1
Win in round 3: 40/1
To win in round 4: 28/1
To win in round 5: 20/1
To win in round 6: 16/1
Win in round 7: 12/12
To win in round 8: 1/11
To win in round 9: 10/1
To win in round 10: 10/1
To win in round 11: 10/1
To win in round 12: 1/11
Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4
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On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.
Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.
Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.
Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.
Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.
In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.
The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.
Paro looks like a two-time IBF champion. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
McKean meets Taliva
Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.
McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.
The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.
Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.
Undercard remaining
At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.
Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.
Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.
Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).
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