History of Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua in Timeline

Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua are scheduled to fight in a professional boxing match on December 19, 2025, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The bout, billed as 'Judgement Day,' is planned for eight three-minute rounds with 10 oz gloves.

March 2025: Paul Starts Calling Out Joshua

In March 2025, Jake Paul started calling out Anthony Joshua, with the fight originally targeted for Spring 2026. Joshua stated that Jake Paul could "get this work", with "no mercy".

July 2025: Eddie Hearn Discusses Possible Joshua vs. Paul Fight

In July 2025, Eddie Hearn discussed a potential fight between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul, noting the increased interest after Paul's initial challenge. Hearn mentioned ongoing conversations with Turki Alalshikh, acknowledging the fight was not initially targeted but could be a significant event before a potential Tyson Fury fight. Ben Davison, Joshua's trainer, expressed safety concerns regarding the fight.

November 2025: Paul Announces Exhibition Fight Against Gervonta Davis and Subsequent Cancellation

In November 2025, Jake Paul announced an exhibition fight against Gervonta Davis. However, on November 4, Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix announced the cancellation of the fight. Davis was mentioned in a civil lawsuit two weeks prior, accusing him of violent behaviour, battery, and kidnapping.

December 2025: Joshua's Return to the Ring

In December 2025, it was announced that Anthony Joshua would return to the ring, with Tony Yoka and Jake Paul being considered as potential opponents. Joshua expressed a lack of interest in influencer boxing, and Hearn stated that Paul was the "front-runner".

December 19, 2025: Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua Fight Announcement

On December 19, 2025, the heavyweight professional boxing match between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua, called Judgement Day, is scheduled to take place at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The fight will consist of eight 3-minute rounds, using 10 oz gloves, and will be broadcast on Netflix, with a reported purse of $184 million.

February 2026: Joshua Scheduled to Fight in Riyadh

In February 2026, Anthony Joshua was scheduled to fight in Riyadh, likely a low-key fight against Cassius Chaney, leading up to a potential mega-fight against Tyson Fury.

2026: Target Date for Joshua vs. Paul

In 2026, Nakisa Bidarian said the fight was originally going to be targeted for Spring 2026 after Paul originally started calling out Joshua as early as March 2025.