Boxing fans are buzzing as Jake Paul prepares to face Anthony Joshua in a much‑anticipated bout at the Kaseya Center in Miami this Friday, a neutral‑site heavyweight contest expected to stream live on Netflix. The matchup pits the YouTuber‑turned‑professional boxer against the former unified heavyweight champion — a clash that has generated major media attention well ahead of fight night.
According to sports analysts and boxing experts, Anthony Joshua is the clear favorite to win. Betting markets overwhelmingly favor the British former champion due to his greater experience, technical skill set and power. Odds from major sports books show Joshua as a heavy favorite in the fight, with implied win probabilities strongly favoring him over Paul.
Expert prediction models and betting guides suggest Joshua winning by knockout or technical knockout is among the most likely outcomes, given his track record and advantage in size, reach, and elite championship experience that Paul has not yet matched in his professional career.
Paul, who has improved in skill and ring composure over the course of his boxing career, is widely regarded as a longshot for victory, though his outspoken confidence and ability to draw a large viewing audience add drama to the bout.
The fight will be scheduled for eight three‑minute rounds with 10‑ounce gloves, and analysts emphasize that Joshua’s fundamentals — such as jab control and distance management — could be decisive against Paul’s more reactive, rhythm‑based style. Former fighters and media figures have also shared views on the risks and narrative surrounding the matchup, with some warning that Paul’s challenge may be a mismatch but acknowledging the spectacle’s commercial appeal.
As anticipation grows toward fight night, bettors and fans alike are weighing expert insights with market odds, making the Joshua vs. Paul showdown one of the most closely watched and debated boxing events of the year.
