One of the most controversial match-ups in modern boxing is officially happening, and now the rules have been confirmed for Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua on December 19th in Miami.

The YouTuber-turned-boxer will face the former two-time unified heavyweight champion under a surprising and unusual set of conditions, adding even more intrigue to a fight that already has the sporting world split.

The bout will be a sanctioned professional fight, eight rounds, three minutes each, 10oz gloves, and Anthony Joshua capped at 245lbs, far below his career-heaviest weights

Anthony Joshua has weighed anywhere between 237lbs and 254lbs during his title runs, so the weight restriction is already one of the most talked-about elements of the fight.

The showdown takes place at the Kaseya Center in Miami and streams globally on Netflix.

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Jake Paul confirmed the fight with his trademark showmanship and bombast.

This isn’t an AI simulation. This is Judgment Day.

A professional heavyweight fight against an elite world champion in his prime. When I beat Anthony Joshua, every doubt disappears and no one can deny me the opportunity to fight for a world title.

Jake Paul even had a message for UK boxing fans in Anthony Joshua’s corner.

To the people of the United Kingdom, I am sorry… the torch gets passed and Britain’s Goliath gets put to sleep.

Anthony Joshua, returning for the first time since his knockout loss to Daniel Dubois, insists Jake Paul will learn a painful lesson.

Jake or anyone can get this work. No mercy.

I took some time out and I’m coming back with a mega show… I’m about to break the internet over Jake Paul’s face.

Jake Paul was originally scheduled to face Gervonta Davis before the fight fell apart due to a civil lawsuit against the lightweight star.
Joshua’s involvement has elevated the bout into one of the most unexpected boxing events of the last few years.

Jake Paul enters the fight off a career-best win over Julio César Chávez Jr, while also previously beating Mike Tyson in a heavyweight exhibition.

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, is still one of the most decorated heavyweights of his era, a two-time world champion with 28 wins and victories over Klitschko and Ruiz.

Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn was typically cryptic when talking about Paul’s chances against the former Olympic gold medalist.

They say be careful what you wish for. That’s all I need to say.