Ryan Garcia casts doubts on the likelihood of Jake Paul facing Anthony Joshua in a heavyweight match as scheduled. The anticipated bout between the YouTuber-turned-boxer and the former two-time heavyweight champion is set for December 19 in Miami. The fight is planned for eight three-minute rounds with both contenders wearing 10oz gloves. Paul, who last fought in June with a decision victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, had to cancel a previous match against Gervonta Davis due to legal issues faced by his opponent.
On the other hand, Joshua has been inactive since suffering a knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois in September 2024. Despite planning a return to the ring soon, he accepted the challenge from Paul. Following a recent press conference in Miami where the two fighters met face to face, Garcia expressed skepticism about the fight, citing concerns about the disparity in size between the two athletes.
The heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul is scheduled for December 19 in Miami and will be available for streaming on Netflix. This event has stirred controversy as Paul responded strongly to Garcia’s doubts, questioning Garcia’s recent fights and achievements. Paul’s initial bout with Davis being canceled led him to call out several boxing stars, including Garcia, but streaming service DAZN prevented Garcia from switching platforms to fight Paul.
According to MVP chief Nakisa Bidarian, DAZN’s decision was influenced by their belief that Paul could defeat Garcia, while they anticipate Joshua winning against Paul. This decision-making process reflects their strategic positioning of assets in the boxing industry. The fight between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul is highly anticipated, set to take place just days before Christmas, with the live broadcast on Netflix.
