Ryan Garcia has expressed skepticism about the likelihood of Jake Paul’s upcoming heavyweight bout with Anthony Joshua actually taking place. The anticipated match between the YouTuber-turned-boxer and the former two-time heavyweight champion is scheduled for December 19 in Miami, featuring eight three-minute rounds and 10oz gloves for both fighters. Paul’s last fight was a decision victory against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in June, while Joshua has been inactive since suffering a knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois in September 2024. Despite a recent press conference encounter between the two fighters, Garcia doubts the fight will happen due to what he views as a significant size disadvantage for Paul.

The showdown between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul is set to stream live on Netflix on December 19, offering fans free access with Sky’s £15 Essential TV bundle. Paul reacted strongly to Garcia’s doubts, criticizing the boxer’s recent fights and questioning his credibility. Following the cancellation of Paul’s bout with Gervonta Davis, he targeted other boxing stars for potential matchups, including Garcia. However, DAZN, a streaming service, reportedly refused to allow Garcia to switch platforms for the fight due to contractual obligations with Matchroom, Joshua’s promoter. The belief is that DAZN may have favored Joshua in the matchup against Paul, leading to their decision to support that particular fight.

The highly anticipated clash between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul in Miami on December 19, just days before Christmas, is expected to take place around 11pm local time, which translates to 4am in the UK. Fight times are typically structured to cater to American audiences and are subject to change based on undercard events. The event will be broadcast live on Netflix.