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Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua is only a few days away, with the YouTube star and the former two-time unified heavyweight champion facing off in the ring on Friday, Dec. 19.

The eight-round heavyweight bout, titled “Judgment Day,” is set to take place at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, and will be globally streamed live on Netflix.

But, before the two strap on the gloves, expect some verbal jabs on Wednesday night at the fight press conference. The atmosphere is already thick with tension, as this is arguably the biggest step in Paul’s  boxing career. He enters the ring as the heavy underdog against a former Olympic gold medalist and a proven world-class heavyweight with devastating knockout power.

Expect fireworks on Wednesday night as the two sit next to one another for the first time.

The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights from the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua pre-fight press conference on Wednesday evening from Miami, Florida.

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Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua press conference live updates

7:25 p.m.: Paul and Joshua are officially face-to-face.

The 6′ 1″ Paul stares up at his opponent, who is much taller and weighs much more. “The Problem Child” speaks, while Joshua has a cool and composed manner.

It’s very real, and we’re now 48 hours away.

7:17 p.m.: The press conference is over, with the fighters set to face off.

7:15 p.m.: Helwani went around and asked the fighters who will win Paul-Joshua. 

It didn’t really go well, with many abstaining from the vote. But, out of the fighters that voted, it was Paul, 7-4.

7:10 p.m.: Paul, after saying that the Joshua-Tyson Fury fight will go up in smoke, said he wants Terrance Crawford, Canelo and other great fighters.

7:09 p.m.: When asked about his fearlessness, Paul said “I think I just don’t give a f***.”

Joshua said that Paul presents a challenge for him.

7:03 p.m.: Paul compared this fight to the Giants vs. the Patriots in 2007, saying there’s no sporting teams in history that go against the talent deficit and everything that Paul is up against.

He said it’s going to be the biggest upset in sports history.

7:01 p.m.: When asked about what a loss would do for Joshua, and Paul interjected, singing “London Bridge is Falling Down.”

He then said this will be the “Boston Tea Party 2.0.”

6:59 p.m.: Joshua was asked about his last fight in the United States, when he was defeated by Andy Ruiz. 

He said that he isn’t carrying that energy into this fight, but “the goal is to bounce back.”

“Through tragedy, there can always be a great story,” Joshua said.

6:51 p.m.: When asked how Friday night will go, Joshua said he’s looking forward to everything.

He said he watched “The Last Dance” and now the fight is “Jordan vs. Iverson in boxing.”

6:48 p.m.: Two of Paul’s opponents, Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva, are also fighting on Friday night.

When asked about whether Paul can beat Joshua, Woodley said it’s a good fight. He also took a moment to say fighting Silva is a step up for him.

6:46 p.m.: Paul confirms that the fight will be in a 22-by-22 foot ring and he feels great about it. Joshua had no issues with the dimensions at all.

6:41 p.m.: Joshua said that one of the reasons he wanted to take the fight was to be on Netflix and “showcase my skills to the world.”

He gave his respect to everyone on the call, saying it’s an amazing chance for all fighters to showcase their skills.

6:40 p.m.: “I still want to become world champion at the end of the day,” Paul says. “Most likely cruiserweight, but you never know. I couldn’t imagine myself five years ago sitting here today.”

6:37 p.m.: Paul says “if people really cared about boxing, they’d want me to win.” He went on to say he’s more important to the sport.

He said he understands why people would root for Joshua, as the traditionalist.

6:31 p.m.: When asked to clarify his “if I can kill him, I will kill him” comments from yesterday, Joshua said that “it’s his job.”

Paul responds with “Let’s f***ing go … let’s f***ing kill each other.”

6:30 p.m.: In Joshua’s opening statement, he says that he is in a good place returning to the ring. 

Paul said that the fight “will be the biggest loss of his career,” saying he knows Joshua’s nerves will kick in when he sees what Paul can do.

6:28 p.m.: Here comes Jake Paul.

Friday will be the fighter’s biggest test of his career, coming against a former heavyweight champion that is much taller and weighs much more.

For the doubters, as Paul said, “just watch.”

6:26 p.m.: Anthony Joshua has arrived.

The Olympic gold-medalist and former two-time heavyweight champion comes to Miami for his first fight since September 2024.

He is seated right next to Helwani.

6:15 p.m.: With Ariel Helwani on the podium, fighters are starting to make their entrances.

6:10 p.m.: The press conference has officially gotten underway on YouTube. The fighters will make their entrances soon.

How to watch Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua press conference

Wednesday night’s presser can be live streamed on YouTube, both on Netflix’s sports channel and Most Valuable Promotions, the main promoter of the fight card.

The press conference is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. ET from Miami, Florida.

When is the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight?

  • Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
  • Main card start time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
  • Main event (Paul vs. Joshua): Approx. 11 p.m. ET | 8 p.m. PT

The Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight is scheduled for Friday, December 19 from the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.

The main card is scheduled start at 8 p.m. ET, with the main event ring walks for Paul and Joshua expected around 11 p.m. ET. That time is estimated, though, depending on the preceding fights.

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Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight card

Matchup Weight Class/Title
Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul Heavyweight
Alycia Baumgardner (c) vs. Leila Beaudoin IBF, WBO, and WBA Super Featherweight Titles
Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley Cruiserweight (195 lbs. Catchweight)
Cherneka Johnson (c) vs. Amanda Galle Undisputed Bantamweight Championship
Yokasta Valle (c) vs. Yadira Bustillos WBC Minimumweight World Title
Avious Griffin vs. Justin Cardona Welterweight
Keno Marley vs. Diarra Davis Jr. Cruiserweight
Jahmal Harvey vs. Kevin Cervantes Featherweight
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