Ryan Garcia has expressed skepticism about the likelihood of Jake Paul’s upcoming heavyweight bout against Anthony Joshua taking place. The anticipated match between the YouTuber-turned-boxer and the former two-time heavyweight champion is scheduled for December 19 in Miami, consisting of eight three-minute rounds with both fighters wearing 10oz gloves.
Paul’s last fight was a decision victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in June, after which a planned bout against Gervonta Davis was canceled due to legal issues faced by Davis. Joshua, on the other hand, has been inactive since a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in September 2024. Despite planning a comeback, Joshua accepted the fight with Paul and both fighters sized each other up at a recent press conference.
Garcia raised concerns about the disparity in size between Joshua and Paul, casting doubt on the fight’s occurrence. In response, Paul criticized Garcia, referencing his recent fights and questioning his credibility. The clash between Paul and Davis was called off, leading Paul to target other opponents, including Garcia.
However, streaming service DAZN prevented Garcia from switching platforms to fight Paul, citing their existing partnership with Matchroom for Joshua’s appearances. Speculation arose that DAZN favored Joshua over Garcia due to perceptions of potential outcomes in their respective fights against Paul.
The heavyweight showdown between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul is set for December 19 in Miami, just days before Christmas. The fight is expected to be broadcast live on Netflix, catering to a late-night American audience. Fight times may vary based on the undercard’s duration, with the event’s streaming available on Netflix.
