Anthony Joshua Agrees To Jake Paul Battle Turning December 19th Into Must See Fight Night

Most Valuable Promotions announced to ESPN on Monday that YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul is set to face former two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in a professional heavyweight boxing match on December 19 at Miami’s Kaseya Center. The fighters will don 10-ounce gloves, following heavyweight match conventions, with the contest consisting of eight rounds, each lasting three minutes.Paul, 27, recently altered his plans; he was initially slated to face WBA lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis in an exhibition bout on November 14. However, the fight was scrapped following Davis’s involvement in a civil lawsuit, wherein he is accused of serious allegations including kidnapping and emotional distress.Now, Paul transitions to a legitimate professional fight against two-time heavyweight champion Joshua, an Olympic gold medallist known for competing as high as 256 pounds. Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) has only accumulated 70 rounds as a professional since 2020, presenting a stark contrast to Joshua's extensive 12-year career encompassing over 160 rounds.