Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua are set to do battle in a matter of hours in one of the most eagerly-awaited clashes of the year.
Paul faces former two-time heavyweight world champion, Joshua in a professional heavyweight showdown over eight-three minute rounds at the Kaseya Center in Miami.
Joshua comfortably made the 245 pound limit imposed on him at Thursday’s official weigh in at the Fontainebleau, tipping the scales at 243.3lbs.
The 36-year-old weighed in 26.9 pounds heavier than Paul, who came in at 216.6lbs.
The pair got heated at the final face off following the ceremonial weigh in later on Thursday at The Fillmore Miami Beach, with ‘AJ’ putting his left fist on the American’s chin, as the pair exchanged final verbals.
Joshua fights for the first time since a devastating fifth round knockout loss to Daniel Dubois last September and is a heavy favourite with the bookmakers to stop Paul early.
‘The Problem Child’ was last out in July outpointing former world champion, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
Paul vs Joshua – What Time Does It Start?
- Preliminary bouts begin at 4.45pm ET/1.45pm PT/9.45pm GMT, with the main card set to begin at 8pm ET/5pm PT/1am GMT.
- Paul and Joshua are expected in the ring at approximately 10.30 pm ET/7.30 pm PT/3.30 am GMT, although this could change depending on undercard timings.
Paul vs Joshua – What Time Does It Start?
- Paul vs Joshua will be streamed live worldwide on Netflix.
Paul vs Joshua – Undercard
- Alicia Baumgardner vs Leila Beaudoin – IBF/WBO/WBA super featherweight titles
- Caroline Dubois vs Camilla Panatta – WBC lightweight title
- Cherneka Johnson vs Amanda Galle – IBF/WBC/WBO/WBA bantamweight titles
- Anderson Silva vs Tyron Woodley – light heavyweight
- Yokasta Valle vs Yadira Bustillos – minimum weight
- Avious Griffin vs Justin Cardona – welterweight
- Jahmal Harvey vs Kevin Cervantes – super featherweight
- Keno Marley vs Diarra Davis Jr – cruiserweight
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Betting Odds And What They Tell Us
As anticipation build’s towards Friday’s clash, bookmakers are backing Joshua to prevail, as low as a 1/2 favourite, while Paul is a 7/1 underdog to pull off a huge upset
For the latest detailed breakdown of the odds and what they might mean for your picks, check out our full betting odds article here.
