Jake Paul just crashed the heavyweight party. I can confirm Paul will fight Anthony Joshua in Miami on December 19, 2025, a blockbuster titled Judgment Day and streaming live on Netflix. The deal is massive, the mood is electric, and the line between sport and spectacle is about to be tested in front of the world.
The Showdown Is Locked
Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix have finalized the fight for the Kaseya Center in Miami. It is a professional heavyweight bout, set for eight three minute rounds with 10 ounce gloves. The purse is an estimated 184 million dollars, split down the middle. Paul and Joshua are each set to earn about 92 million dollars.
This is not a pop up exhibition. It is a real commission fight with full fight week events, open workouts, pressers, and a ceremonial weigh in. Miami is now the center ring for the year’s most audacious crossover event.
[IMAGE_1]
Judgment Day. December 19, 2025. Kaseya Center, Miami. Eight rounds, 10 ounce gloves. Streaming on Netflix.
Key fight facts:
- Main card starts at 8 p.m. ET, only on Netflix
- Preliminary action begins at 4:45 p.m. ET on MVP’s YouTube and Netflix’s Tudum
- Full fight week events run December 16 through 18
- The event title, Judgment Day, is official
Why This Fight Matters
Start with the money. The purse sets a new bar for a creator turned boxer, and it puts Netflix at the center of combat sports. No extra pay per view fee. One global platform. That is a shot at the old model, and the old guard is watching.
Paul gets a chance to prove he is more than a disruptor. Joshua gets a grand stage to dominate, rebuild aura, and expand his reach. Both men win big at the bank. The real question, can both walk out with their reputations stronger than before?
This is also a culture play. A YouTube phenom is sharing a ring with a former unified champion, in a city that loves bright lights and louder walkouts. Fashion will be a storyline. Music will be a storyline. The walk ins will matter almost as much as the first jab.
Sport vs Spectacle
Let’s be plain. Joshua is a seasoned heavyweight with knockout power. Paul is improving fast, but he is stepping into deeper water. He showed up today with a visible black eye from a hard spar with Lawrence Okolie. That is not a scandal. It is what real camps look like. It also reminds everyone what heavyweight power feels like.
Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. has warned about the health risks for Paul. He says Paul needs a perfect shot to win. Conor McGregor has voiced concern too, pointing to Joshua’s size and strength. These are not haters. These are men who have felt fight night pressure up close.
Critics have whispered about fixes. I am told both camps deny this flat. Paul has brought on attorney Alex Spiro to pursue defamation if needed. The message is simple, this is a real fight with real consequences.
Heavyweights change lives with one punch. Safety is not a meme, it is the point.
[IMAGE_2]
Fight Week and the Undercard
MVP is building a full card with real stakes, not just celebrity cameos. Rising star Caroline Dubois has signed with MVP and will defend her title on the undercard. Expect champions and contenders like Alycia Baumgardner, Cherneka Johnson, and Yokasta Valle to keep the volume high before the main event.
Here is how the week shapes up for fans who want the ride:
- Open workouts in Miami on December 16
- Press conferences on December 17
- Ceremonial weigh ins on December 18
- Preliminary card at 4:45 p.m. ET on December 19
- Main card at 8 p.m. ET on Netflix
How to watch, stream Netflix for the main card, and catch prelims on MVP’s YouTube and Netflix’s Tudum.
The Pop Culture Moment
Make no mistake, this night is bigger than boxing. The crossover audience is coming for Paul. The boxing faithful is coming for Joshua. That collision is the point. Miami will turn the arena into a stage. Expect bold entrances, star studded front rows, and a production scale that looks more like an awards show than a weigh in.
If Paul delivers a gritty showing, even in defeat, he earns real respect. If Joshua detonates, he steals the year’s final headline with one right hand. If it is competitive, the sport gets a new lane, and Netflix becomes a fight night home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua official and sanctioned?
A: Yes. It is a professional heavyweight bout in Miami, scheduled for eight three minute rounds with 10 ounce gloves.
Q: How much are they getting paid?
A: The total purse is about 184 million dollars. Each fighter is set to earn roughly 92 million dollars.
Q: Is the fight fixed?
A: Both camps deny that claim. Jake Paul has retained attorney Alex Spiro to address defamatory accusations.
Q: How can I watch?
A: The main card streams on Netflix starting at 8 p.m. ET. Prelims begin at 4:45 p.m. ET on MVP’s YouTube and Netflix’s Tudum.
Q: Who is on the undercard?
A: MVP has a stacked lineup. Caroline Dubois will defend her title, with additional world class bouts to be announced during fight week.
This is the bet of the year. A creator collides with a champion, and Netflix puts the world on the same channel. Sport and spectacle meet under hot lights. On December 19, we find out which side lands the cleanest shot. Gloves up. 👊
