{"id":356426,"date":"2025-12-19T22:56:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T22:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/356426\/"},"modified":"2025-12-19T22:56:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T22:56:14","slug":"jake-paul-vs-anthony-joshua-odds-full-fight-preview-and-prediction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/356426\/","title":{"rendered":"Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua: Odds, full fight preview and prediction"},"content":{"rendered":"

The biggest name in professional boxing, Jake Paul, will take a massive step up in competition<\/a> opposite former Heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, TONIGHT (Fri., Dec. 19, 2025) inside Kaseya Center in Miami, Fla., streaming live on Netflix<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For complete, up-to-the-second \u201cJake vs. Joshua\u201d results click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This matchup was never supposed to happen. Paul planned to fight Gervonta Davis, a world-class boxing champion, but much smaller man<\/a>. After Davis\u2019 latest string of allegations<\/a>, however, \u201cTank\u201d was pulled, and Paul instead ends up opposite a world-class boxer as the much smaller man. There are almost no advantages on the Paul side, and yet \u201cEl Gallo\u201d still seems convinced he\u2019s destined for victory.<\/p>\n

As for Joshua, this is a late-stage side quest in an incredible career. The former Olympic gold medalist and champion isn\u2019t old at 36 years of age, but it\u2019s fair to say he\u2019s closer to the end than the start of his combat sports life. Why not jump on a short-notice opportunity to pick up a huge payday against a relative amateur? The slim chance for embarrassment exists, but the odds of another mega knockout (a la Francis Ngannou)<\/a> are much higher.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a closer look at the betting odds and strategic keys for each athlete:<\/p>\n

\"MIAMI<\/a><\/p>\n

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 17: (L-R) Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua face off during the press conference for Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua at The Fillmore Miami Beach on December 17, 2025 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs\/Getty Images for Netflix) Getty Images for Netflix<\/p>\n

Paul vs. Joshua Betting Odds<\/p>\n

Jake Paul victory: +700<\/a>Jake Paul via TKO\/KO\/DQ: +1000<\/a>Jake Paul via decision:+1400<\/a>Anthony Joshua victory: -1300<\/a>Anthony Joshua via TKO\/KO\/DQ: -360<\/a>Anthony Joshua via decision: +450<\/a>Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook<\/a>\"ANAHEIM,<\/a><\/p>\n

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: Jake Paul punches Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. to a unanimous decision win during a Cruiserweight fight at Honda Center on June 28, 2025 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How\/Getty Images) Getty Images<\/p>\n

Paul has come a long way. He started out with a heavy right hand and pretty much nothing else, but he\u2019s developed a nice active lead hand to help him line that shot up. He\u2019s disciplined with his hand position, hits the body well, and generally stays over his own feet.<\/p>\n

As for taking out Joshua? Good luck.<\/p>\n

Look, there\u2019s no technical path to victory here. We\u2019re not talking about, \u201cIf Paul can find his way inside on the much larger man, he has a chance.\u201d Joshua should be able to destroy Paul at every range with a remarkably degree of consistency. Even the current wide odds are not nearly in touch with reality, influenced by Paul\u2019s fame and the lingering accusations of fight-fixing.<\/p>\n

Instead, we\u2019re talking purely about a puncher\u2019s chance. Paul has good power, and we\u2019ve seen Joshua rocked before but smaller hitters. Paul\u2019s best chance here is to attack early, hit the body once or twice to at least establish that threat, and then try to go over-the-top with the biggest overhand right of his entire boxing career.<\/p>\n

It would be quite the scene if it lands.<\/p>\n

\"RIYADH,<\/a><\/p>\n

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – MARCH 08: Anthony Joshua punches Francis Ngannou during the Heavyweight fight between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou on the Knockout Chaos boxing card at the Kingdom Arena on March 08, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Richard Pelham\/Getty Images) Getty Images<\/p>\n

Joshua has some remarkable physical gifts. He\u2019s incredibly strong, perfectly built for Heavyweight boxing, and hits very hard. His actual boxing game may not have the depth of somebody like Oleksandr Usyk, but he\u2019s still done great work in capitalizing on his physical talents.<\/p>\n

In addition to the general size and strength advantages I just mentioned, Joshua is also the better boxer. He\u2019s much more fluid on his feet and sets up his own powerful right hand with far more finesse. His timing is sharper and his combinations are tighter. His conditioning holds up better as rounds wear on, unlikely as that is to matter in this particular match.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re talking about an elite former world champion against an undersized regional-level pro. If Joshua wants to hurt Paul and stop him early, there should be little \u201cEl Gallo\u201d can do about it. Ideally, Joshua wastes little time, doesn\u2019t tempt fate, and focuses on battering through Paul\u2019s guard with that ferocious right off the jump.<\/p>\n

\"LONDON,<\/a><\/p>\n

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 20: Anthony Joshua gestures to the crowd during a weigh-in as part of the Riyadh Season – Wembley Edition card at Trafalgar Square on September 20, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham\/Getty Images) Getty Images<\/p>\n

Paul vs. Joshua Prediction<\/p>\n

It should be pretty obvious by now, right? Joshua is going to obliterate Paul<\/a>. If he doesn\u2019t, I\u2019ll question the integrity of everybody involved. Barring some kind of miraculous development in Paul\u2019s talents or the one in 1 million right hand finding its mark inside the opening six minutes, this is going to be an absolute rout.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Joshua via knockout<\/p>\n

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