On Friday night, internet sensation turned pro boxer Jake Paul will face off against two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in a highly anticipated eight-round boxing match at the Caseya Center in Miami. The fight is set to begin around 10:30 p.m. ET and will be exclusively broadcast on Netflix.
According to DraftKings, Joshua is heavily favored to win with odds at -1100, while Paul is a significant underdog at +1100. Joshua is expected to win by knockout, technical knockout, or disqualification with odds of -390, whereas Paul’s odds for the same outcomes stand at +1300. The betting community is also predicting the fight to last beyond 3.5 rounds. New bettors can find guidance through a boxing betting guide, and DraftKings offers a promo code that includes a $200 bonus bet for new users if their bet wins.
The fight card also features other high-profile bouts, including Alicia Baumgardner defending the unified junior lightweight title and Anderson Silva competing against Tyron Woodley in the cruiserweight division. Other matches on the card span various weight classes and title defenses.
This match represents a pivotal moment in Jake Paul’s career, as he aims to establish himself as a legitimate boxer, while Joshua wants to use the fight as a stepping stone toward a potential matchup with Tyson Fury next year. Despite being past his prime at 36, Joshua remains determined to prove himself, dismissing anything less than a first-round knockout as a failure. Standing six feet six inches tall and weighing just below 245 pounds, Joshua holds a significant size, reach, and experience advantage over Paul, whose record includes mainly fights against retired UFC stars and aging boxers.
Joshua brings a professional record of 28 wins, 3 losses, and 25 knockouts, including his Olympic gold medal from 2012. After recovering from elbow surgery following a recent loss to Daniel Dubois, Joshua’s upcoming fight schedule includes a potential clash with Fury, which has been anticipated for over a decade but faced legal and negotiation hurdles.
In contrast, Paul is younger and more active, having fought twice within the last 14 months and holding a 12-1 record with seven knockouts. His notable bouts include victories over Mike Tyson and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., though his loss to Tommy Fury and legal issues interrupted plans for a fight with WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis.
The bout will run eight three-minute rounds with standard 10-ounce gloves, including nine undercard matches, four for lower division titles. Fans and bettors can also explore various sportsbook promotions like FanDuel’s $250 bonus bet offer for new users.
Expert picks and detailed analysis are available exclusively on SportsLine, alongside insights from former fighters discussing the matchup.
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Fan Take: This fight is a major moment for Jake Paul, offering him a chance to silence critics and prove his legitimacy in professional boxing. For fight fans, it represents the intersection of social media fame and traditional boxing, potentially signaling a new era for the sport where entertainment and athleticism collide.
