MIAMI — Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua steps back into the ring tonight to face YouTuber-turned-professional boxer Jake Paul in a highly anticipated bout at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.
The contest is scheduled for eight three-minute rounds and will be streamed live on Netflix, with the main card beginning around 8 p.m. ET. The headline fight is expected later in the evening.
Joshua, a two-time unified heavyweight champion, is returning to competitive action after more than a year away from the ring and enters the bout as the vastly more experienced fighter. Jake Paul, on the other hand, is chasing what would be the biggest upset of his boxing career, as he continues his transition from internet celebrity to professional athlete.
The matchup has generated massive global attention, blending elite boxing pedigree with crossover entertainment appeal, as fans await the outcome of one of the year’s most talked-about fights.
