Dubai: All eyes are on Boxing disruptor Jake Paul and heavyweight powerhouse Anthony Joshua right now as they get ready to clash in a showdown that has boxing fans buzzing worldwide.

Starting now at 5am, UAE time, the superfight is playing out live this orning on Netflix. The match is happening in Miami.

"Imagine telling someone about this six months ago. That's how improbable all this is ... But don't you dare tell Jake Paul that a win tonight is improbable. He's steadfast in his belief that he is going pull off what he describes as the greatest upset in Sports history," said one of the presenters ahead of the match.

Currently, Jahmal Harvey is taking on Kevin Cerantes, but the highlight is surely going to be Paul vs Joshua.

And the drama began days earlier. The social media sensation turned pro boxer, Jake, and the former two-time world heavyweight champion, Anthony, met face-to-face at a fiery press conference at The Fillmore Miami Beach on Wednesday, December 17.

The matchup has sparked intense discussion due to the stark contrasts between the fighters: Paul, 28, stands at 6ft 1in with a record of 12-1, while the 34-year-old Joshua towers at 6ft 6in and boasts decades of elite boxing experience.

Tensions flared at the press conference, with Joshua making headlines after telling Paul, “If I can kill you, I will kill you.” The remark drew criticism from fellow fighters, including Tyson Fury, prompting Joshua to clarify: “That’s my job, we fight. We have a licence to kill. Many people don’t understand it, but this is what my job is.”

Paul, undeterred, called the matchup “a modern-day gladiator sport” and added, “I'm ready. I want his hardest punches. I want there to be no excuses when it's all said and done. Let's kill each other.”

Fighters’ records

Jake Paul has emerged as one of boxing’s most talked-about figures, holding a 12-1 professional record. Seven of his victories came via stoppage, including a high-profile points win over Mike Tyson, who came out of retirement for the bout. Paul's sole defeat came in 2023 against Tommy Fury via split decision.

Anthony Joshua is a former heavyweight world champion with a 28-3 record, 25 of those wins by knockout. His most recent bout was in September 2024 against Daniel Dubois, where Joshua suffered a TKO defeat after being knocked down four times.

While no titles are at stake in this fight, both athletes will undoubtedly be fighting for pride and a victory to enhance their professional records.

Who’s favoured to win?

Given Joshua’s heavyweight pedigree and Paul’s relative inexperience in the division, the Brit is the clear favourite. According to Racing Post, Joshua’s odds are 1-9, while Paul’s chances of an upset stand at 13-2, and the possibility of a draw sits at 25-1.

Supporting Card

The event is packed with undercard bouts, including:

Alycia Baumgardner vs Leila Beaudion – Super-featherweight (women)
Anderson Silva vs Tyron Woodley – Cruiserweight
Cherneka Johnson vs Amanda Galle – Bantamweight (women)
Caroline Dubois vs Camilla Panatta – Lightweight (women)
Yokasta Valle vs Yadira Bustillos – Strawweight (women)
Avious Griffin vs Justin Cardona – Welterweight
Keno Marley vs Diarra Davis Jr – Cruiserweight

Sporting highlights of 2021