Anthony Joshua has made his preparations for the upcoming fight with Jake Paul in Miami by adjusting to the time zone. The former two-time unified heavyweight champion has been out of action since suffering a knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois in September 2024. Following elbow surgery, Joshua is now back in training, looking to return to the ring.
The announcement of Joshua facing Paul left many surprised. The showdown is set for December 19 in Miami, Florida, with the fight scheduled for eight three-minute rounds using 10oz gloves. Despite being the favorite, Joshua is taking his training seriously, treating the bout as if it were a world title fight. Promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed that Joshua is already in Miami, displaying sharp form ahead of the lucrative match.
The heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul is set to take place in Miami on December 19, with the fight available for live streaming on Netflix. Hearn mentioned that Joshua must not exceed 245lb for the fight, but it seems the weight limit won’t be an issue as Joshua is on track for the bout.
Hearn admitted to some misinformation during negotiations, stating that Joshua was lighter than initially reported. The British boxer is focused on meeting the weight requirement for the fight against Paul. The match is scheduled to start late in Miami, likely around 11pm local time, which translates to 4am in the UK. Live coverage of the event will be on Netflix.