{"id":355343,"date":"2025-12-19T11:13:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T11:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/355343\/"},"modified":"2025-12-19T11:13:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T11:13:09","slug":"jake-paul-vs-anthony-joshua-prediction-expert-betting-tips-and-odds-for-each-fight-on-boxing-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/355343\/","title":{"rendered":"Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua prediction: Expert betting tips and odds for each fight on boxing card"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anthony Joshua<\/a> is one of boxing\u2019s biggest stars. Jake Paul<\/a> is boxing\u2019s biggest disruptor. What will happen when the two face off in a David vs. Goliath matchup at the Kaseya Center in Miami?<\/p>\n

Paul (12-1), who fought Mike Tyson last year and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. a few months ago, was supposed to fight Gervonta Davis until the fight was nixed following recent domestic allegations<\/a> against Davis. He\u2019s the massive underdog but ready to turn some heads.<\/p>\n

Whichever side you’re on, we’ve got some huge betting offers for the fight!<\/p>\n

BET NOW: Paul vs. Joshua Undercard<\/a> | The biggest fights in 2025 and beyond<\/a><\/p>\n

“I set these goals, and everyone laughs at them, and then I\u2019m the one laughing at the end… I’m gonna shock the world and pull off the biggest upset in sports history,” Paul said.<\/p>\n

Joshua (28-4) is a former two-time unified heavyweight champion. After getting knocked out in his last fight, the Brit took a year off from action. The jovial Joshua has given Paul his props for taking this fight, but believes the mood will change once the bell rings.<\/p>\n

The card will also see several women\u2019s title fights, with defences from the likes of Alycia Baumgardner, Cherneka Johnson, Yokasta Valle and Caroline Dubois.<\/p>\n

The Sporting News makes predictions for the entire Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight card, as well as showing where to find the best odds and betting sites<\/a> for the main event.<\/p>\n

Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua odds and favourite\u00a0<\/p>\n

Anthony Joshua is rated 88% likely to beat Jake Paul even at the best price available of 2\/15 on AK Bets<\/a>. Paul is priced between 6\/1 and 17\/2, while a draw is the big outside bet.<\/p>\n

Jake Paul vs. AJ Prediction: Who Will Win?<\/p>\n

Is this an easy decision as everyone thinks?<\/p>\n

Paul is a power puncher who can also fight effectively in and out of range. He landed 49 of 157 shots (31.2%) against Tommy Fury. Against Nate Diaz, Paul landed 174 of 491 shots (35.4%), landing 140 for power. Of those shots, 34 jabs kept Diaz at bay.<\/p>\n

Against Mike Tyson, Paul landed 78 of 278 shots (28.1%), aiming for the body throughout the fight. The fight was contested under two-minute rounds. It showcased Paul\u2019s agility but also how old and fragile Tyson was at 58.<\/p>\n

In his last fight against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., Paul landed 140 of 482 (29%) of his shots, 79 more than Chavez. He only landed single-digit shots once.<\/p>\n

Joshua\u2019s resume trumps Paul\u2019s, but how do his skills measure up?<\/p>\n

Among heavyweights, Joshua ranks second with a +\/- of 7.8. He ranks third among all active fighters in jab connect percentage (26%) and in fewest power shots thrown per round (16.9). Joshua ranks sixth within the heavyweight division with a power connect percentage mark of 38.4%.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been a long time since the Oleksandr Usyk series, where he went 0-2. Coming into the rematch against Usyk, Joshua landed 12.4 of 39.2 punches per round. Joshua averaged 10 and 41 in the rematch. Since then, he improved significantly, thanks in part to Ben Davison making him a patient fighter.<\/p>\n

Against Otto Wallin, Joshua landed 21 shots in the fifth round, with seven of them jabs. He had a 32.1% connect mark, showcasing a model of efficiency and a cerebral boxing mind. Joshua demolished Francis Ngannou by landing 12 of 41 shots (29%), with seven jabs.<\/p>\n

The Brit is coming off a loss against Daniel Dubois, where he got dropped several times. The latter landed 79 strikes, with 20 in the second. Joshua did not land double-digit strikes. He recently switched trainers, again. However, it\u2019s safe to say Jake Paul is not Daniel Dubois. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Joshua broke down Wallin with a jab, something Paul will attempt to do. While a novice compared to Joshua, Paul\u2019s jab can look beautiful at times. Then there\u2019s Joshua\u2019s power, with many looking for him to punch Paul\u2019s head off.<\/p>\n

The fight can go one of three ways. Joshua could end it in the first three rounds, Paul could surprise and force a decision, or we have a Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor situation where Joshua carries the fight until he decides to end it. The first and last scenarios seem more realistic, but anything can happen in boxing.<\/p>\n

The Sporting News believes an upset is possible. Just remember Joshua vs. Andy Ruiz almost six years ago. However, a Joshua knockout win seems more plausible. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Sporting News prediction: Joshua via KO (round four)Boxing Tips: Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua UndercardAlycia Baumgardner (c) vs. Leila Beaudoin for the IBF, WBA, WBO, and The Ring super featherweight titles<\/p>\n

Following a year away to clear her name following a positive drug test controversy, Baumgardner needed time to adapt. The power-punching fighter, known as \u201cThe Bomb,\u201d appears to be back in full form. And that could spell trouble for Beaudoin.<\/p>\n

Baumgardner ranks seventh in jabs landed per round (3.2). She\u2019s also known for sharing the wealth. Against Mikaela Mayer, Baumgardner landed more power shots (82) and had a better connect percentage (34.6%). It took her a while, but she looked like her former self against Jennifer Miranda.<\/p>\n

Baumgardner\u2019s defence has been superb over the years, as her opponents have the 10th-lowest connect percentage mark (22%) in the sport.<\/p>\n

Beaudoin is no pushover. She kept Elhem Mekhaled busy for about six rounds before winning via TKO. Heading into the fight, Beaudoin\u2019s goal was to adjust her punch output, resulting in the stoppage. Beaudoin will have to match Baumgardner\u2019s power in order to stop her.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s easier said than done, especially with this fight having three-minute rounds. That factor may benefit Baumgardner\u2019s speed and ring IQ. The fight could have a fast pace, with Baumgardner ultimately overwhelming Beaudoin towards the end.<\/p>\n

Sporting News prediction: Baumgardner via TKO (round nine)Cherneka Johnson (c) vs. Amanda Galle for the IBF, WBA, WBC, WBO, and Ring bantamweight titles<\/p>\n

Johnson ranks eighth among active fighters with a +\/- of 8.7. She is 10th in average total punches thrown per round (47.7) and seventh in punches landed (14.4), a 30.2% connect percentage mark. “Sugar Neekz” has relied on the jab, averaging 6.6 jabs landed per round.<\/p>\n

In the first of two fights against Nina Hughes, Johnson landed 167 of 520 shots (32.1%), refusing to land single-digit blows. Hughes’ corner threw in the towel in the rematch after Johnson battered her for six+ rounds. She overwhelmed Shurretta Metcalf to become the undisputed champion.<\/p>\n

Galle has only had one fight end via stoppage. The competition she has faced has not been as elite as Johnson\u2019s, which may result in some trouble for the Canadian.<\/p>\n

Johnson is always locked in on fight night, and she may continue her reign in brutal fashion. Expect a series of jabs followed by sharp punches that will overwhelm Galle.<\/p>\n

Sporting News prediction: Johnson via TKO (round six)Yokasta Valle (c) vs. Yadira Bustillos for the WBC strawweight title<\/p>\n

Valle ranks sixth among active fighters with a 10.2 +\/-, averaging 48.9 punches thrown per round (ranked ninth) and landing 13.1 (ninth). She ranks within the top 10 of almost all major offensive categories. Meanwhile, her opponents rank second-worst in total connect percentage (16.6%).<\/p>\n

In a close loss against Seniesa Estrada, Valle almost tied in total punches landed (by two punches). Her output was elite in the middle rounds. Against Marlen Esparza, Valle had the edge in punches landed. Once again, her output shone in the middle rounds.<\/p>\n

Bustillos has won two of her last four fights via knockout. However, she is far less active than Valle, only competing twice in two years. Her age (25) trumps Valle, 33, but the latter\u2019s experience and patience should pay off in this fight.<\/p>\n

Sporting News prediction: Valle via unanimous decisionCaroline Dubois (c) vs. Camilla Panatta for the WBC lightweight title<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a fight booked at the last minute, as Dubois just recently signed with Most Valuable Promotions. The sister of Daniel Dubois may not have his power, but she does come with some pop. In her last six fights, Dubois has dropped four of her opponents.<\/p>\n

Between fighting other contenders, Panatta has competed in Team Combat League action. The consistency of the fights in the latter may result in fatigue. That\u2019s where Dubois can take advantage and start her run with MVP with an impressive win.<\/p>\n

Sporting News prediction: Dubois via unanimous decision<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Anthony Joshua is one of boxing\u2019s biggest stars. Jake Paul is boxing\u2019s biggest disruptor. What will happen when…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":355344,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[447],"tags":[703,49,48,82],"class_list":{"0":"post-355343","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-boxing","8":"tag-boxing","9":"tag-ca","10":"tag-canada","11":"tag-sports"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/355343","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=355343"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/355343\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/355344"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=355343"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=355343"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=355343"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}