Anthony Joshua is fully committed to his upcoming bout against Jake Paul and has made early preparations by traveling to Miami to acclimate to the time zone. The former two-time unified heavyweight champion has been out of action since suffering a devastating knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in September 2024 at Wembley Stadium. Following a period of injury recovery and elbow surgery, Joshua is now back in intensive training, readying himself for his return to the ring.

The announcement of Joshua facing off against Paul left many surprised. The highly-anticipated clash is set to take place on December 19 in Miami, Florida, with the fight scheduled for eight three-minute rounds, and both fighters will wear 10oz gloves.

Despite being heavily favored to win, Joshua is not taking his opponent lightly. His promoter, Eddie Hearn, has confirmed Joshua’s focus and sharpness as he gears up for the lucrative showdown. The fight between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul will be live-streamed on Netflix, available for free with Sky’s £15 Essential TV bundle, a special offer from Sky.

In preparation for the bout, Joshua has been advised to weigh no more than 245lb when facing Paul. Hearn acknowledged some misrepresentation during negotiations, revealing that Joshua was initially at a higher weight but is now on track to meet the agreed weight limit.

The fight between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul is scheduled for December 19 in Miami, just days before Christmas. The event is expected to start around 11pm local time, possibly at 4am in the UK, to cater to the American audience. The live broadcast will be on Netflix, with timing subject to change based on the undercard duration.