Ryan Garcia casts doubt on the likelihood of the anticipated heavyweight showdown between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua happening as scheduled. The clash is set for December 19 in Miami, with both fighters gearing up for an eight-round bout wearing 10oz gloves. Paul, who last fought in June against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, had to cancel a recent fight with Gervonta Davis due to legal issues involving his opponent. Meanwhile, Joshua has been out of action since suffering a knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois in September 2024. The Brit had plans for a comeback before accepting the challenge from Paul. The two fighters recently met at a press conference in Miami, where their significant size difference left many in the boxing community surprised. Garcia expressed skepticism about the fight happening, citing the disparity between the two contenders.
The heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul is scheduled for December 19 in Miami and will be available for streaming on Netflix. Paul responded critically to Garcia’s doubts, questioning Garcia’s recent fights and achievements. Following the cancellation of Paul’s bout with Davis, he targeted multiple boxing stars for potential matchups, including Garcia. However, DAZN, the streaming service, declined to allow Garcia to switch platforms to fight Paul. The decision was influenced by DAZN’s perception of the potential outcomes of the fights, favoring Paul against Garcia and Joshua against Paul.
The upcoming fight between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul in Miami will take place just days before Christmas. The event is expected to commence around 11 pm local time, translating to 4 am in the UK, with the exact timing subject to change based on the undercard duration. The fight will be broadcast live on Netflix, catering to the American audience.