The boxing world is holding its breath for the colossal heavyweight clash this Friday as former two-time unified champion Anthony Joshua steps into the ring against the biggest draw in combat sports, Jake Paul, at the Kaseya Center in Miami.
Billed as one of the most intriguing and highly-leveraged matchups of the year, the fight represents the ultimate acid test for Paul, who faces a legitimate, elite professional boxer for the first time, while Joshua is fighting to prove he is still a world-title contender after a devastating loss last year. The sheer magnitude of the event -- combining world-class boxing credentials with Paul's massive crossover audience -- guarantees a global spectacle, particularly as it streams exclusively on Netflix, making it accessible to tens of millions of subscribers.
While the official main card is scheduled to kick off at 8:00 PM ET with ring walks for the headliners tentatively set for 10:30 PM ET, veteran boxing fans know better than to tune in exactly on time. Boxing, more than any other major sport, is notorious for running significantly behind its published schedule. The delay is by design, ensuring the co-main and main events hit prime viewing slots across key international markets.
Therefore, anyone planning their viewing party for the night should prepare for the inevitable wait. Here's when the fight is actually expected to start.
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What time does Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua main event start?
- Date: Friday, December 19
- Time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT | 1 a.m. BST | 11 a.m. AEDT (Saturday)
- Main event start time (approx.): 11:15 p.m. ET | 8:15 p.m. PT | 4 a.m. BST | 2 p.m. AEDT
- Location: Kaseya Center - Miami, Florida
The colossal heavyweight clash between former champion Anthony Joshua and polarizing star Jake Paul will be held this Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The exact start time will be determined based on the undercard fights before, but expect Paul and Joshua to touch gloves after 11:00 p.m. ET.
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How to watch Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua
- Live stream: Netflix
- Standard with ads: $7.99/month
- Standard: $17.99/month
- Premium: $24.99/month
The entire event streams live and exclusively on Netflix. Subscribers do not need to pay to watch the fight, and it will be available on demand afterwards.
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