In one of the most unexpected but undeniably lucrative pairings in modern boxing. Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul are finalizing a deal to meet in a heavyweight fight this December in Miami. Multiple sources confirmed to The Ring. The event is slated to stream live on Netflix, continuing the platform’s aggressive push into combat sports. Joshua and Paul initially held discussions over the summer, but negotiations stalled primarily over broadcast conflicts. Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) is tied exclusively to DAZN. while Paul aggressively pushed to stage his next bout on Netflix. Following the massive viewership of his exhibition with Mike Tyson last year.
Anthony Joshua, Jake Paul Finalizing Heavyweight Showdown on Netflix for December in Miami