Jake Paul is stepping into the biggest moment of his boxing career when he faces two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in Miami.
Joshua enters with the résumé advantage and the physical edge. The former unified champ stands 6-foot-6 and carried more than 243 pounds at Thursday’s weigh-in, with a 28-4 record and 25 knockouts.
Paul, 6-foot-1 and 216 pounds, brings a 12-1 record with seven knockouts, with his only loss coming by split decision to Tommy Fury in February 2023. Here’s a look at Paul’s full record and how he got to this point.
Jake Paul: Full Fight List and Results
Paul’s run has mixed old-school boxing opponents, MMA stars, and crossover headliners. He has won 12 of 13 pro bouts, including a recent 10-round cruiserweight victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on June 28, which Netflix’s Tudum credited as a unanimous decision win.
His biggest selling point has always been the event. His biggest question has been the level of competition. The Joshua fight forces that debate into the spotlight.
Here is Paul’s complete pro boxing record and results, as listed by ESPN:
Ali Eson Gib: Win, first-round TKO (Jan. 30, 2020)
Nate Robinson: Win, second-round KO (Nov. 28, 2020)
Ben Askren: Win, first-round TKO (April 17, 2021)
Tyron Woodley: Win, split decision (Aug. 29, 2021)
Tyron Woodley: Win, sixth-round KO (Dec. 18, 2021)
Anderson Silva: Win, unanimous decision (Oct. 29, 2022)
Tommy Fury: Loss, split decision (Feb. 26, 2023)
Nate Diaz: Win, unanimous decision (Aug. 5, 2023)
Andre August: Win, first-round KO (Dec. 15, 2023)
Ryan Bourland: Win, first-round TKO (March 2, 2024)
Mike Perry: Win, sixth-round TKO (July 20, 2024)
Mike Tyson: Win, unanimous decision (Nov. 15, 2024)
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.: Win, unanimous decision (June 28, 2025)
Paul and Joshua Speak Out, Plus Fight Details
Paul has framed the fight as a shock-the-world moment, even while admitting the obvious. “On paper, the cards are stacked against me,” Paul told reporters on Tuesday, Dec. 16, according to USA Today’s Steve Gardner. Then he went a step further: “But really in terms of boxing, I’m a better boxer than AJ… he’s got two left feet.”
Paul also delivered his biggest promotional statement in typical Paul fashion: “This isn’t an AI simulation. This is Judgment Day,” he said. “When I beat Anthony Joshua, every doubt disappears… To the people of the United Kingdom, I am sorry. On Friday, December 19, under the lights in Miami, live globally only on Netflix, the torch gets passed and Britain’s Goliath gets put to sleep.”
Joshua has leaned into confidence without ducking the circus element. “Jake or anyone can get this work. No mercy,” Joshua said. “Whether you like it or not, I’m here to do massive numbers, have big fights and break every record… I’m about to break the internet over Jake Paul’s face.”
The bout is sanctioned as a heavyweight fight with eight three-minute rounds, and both fighters will wear 10-ounce gloves, the standard size for heavyweights. The preliminary card begins at 4:45 p.m. ET, with the main card starting at 8 p.m. ET. The Athletic reported the expected walkouts around 10:30 p.m. ET.
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