Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Early Predictions and Betting Odds

The build-up to Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua on December 19 on Netflix has already taken the boxing world by surprise. A former unified heavyweight champion meeting a crossover star in a sanctioned heavyweight bout is something nobody expected a few years ago, yet the fight is signed and both men are deep into camp. Paul continues to insist he is being underestimated, while Joshua approaches the matchup with the calm authority of someone who has operated at the elite level for over a decade.

Jake Paul

Jake Paul was a Disney TV star so he doesn’t have any amatuer career. However, we were taught, its not necessary how long you have done something, but how much, and this is where Pauls strengths come in to play. Since turning pro, he has had little time off and has gone up against seasoned fighters.

Pauls biggest downfall is his size as he is nearly half a foot shorter than Joshua. Yet, that is not everything as Joshua was beat twice by Usyk who is a natural cruiserweight. Paul will simply need to rely on youth and his fitness going in to this fight.

Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua is a former two time heavyweight world champion and Olympic gold medalist, he certainly has a wealth of experience in the ring. At 6″6 and weighing in around 18 stone, its no suprise his fights have finished early as his KO percentage is 88%. However, when he faced Andy Ruiz away from home soil, Joshua faced his first professional defeat, leaving the fans questioning his chin.

Tale of the tape

Category	Jake Paul	Anthony Joshua
Age	28	36
Height	6’1″	6’6″
Reach	193 cm	208 cm
Professional Record	12-1 (7 KOs)	28-4 (25 KOs)
Stance	Orthodox	Orthodox
Usual Fight Weight	225–230 lbs	Around 245 lbs
Knockout Percentage	~58%	~89%

Betting odds for Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua

The opening odds across major sportsbooks highlight the scale of the challenge Paul is stepping into. FanDuel lists Jake Paul at +770, making him a sizeable underdog, while Anthony Joshua sits as an overwhelming -1450 favourite. Other outlets such as DraftKings and BetMGM remain in the same range, reinforcing how bookmakers view the gulf in experience and proven heavyweight pedigree.

Paul has responded to these numbers in typical fashion, saying he is ready to “bet on myself like always,” even hinting he could put serious money down on his own victory. Joshua has stayed level-headed, simply stating he respects the hype but knows “levels exist in this sport.” A +770 line means a $100 bet on Paul returns $770, while Joshua’s -1450 reflects the expectation that this fight will be one-way traffic if he performs as expected.

When, Where and How To Watch

The highly talked about Paul vs Joshua will take place on December 19 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, so for U.K fans can expect to tune in early hours of the 20th. To catch the event live you can tune into Netflix as they are the streaming partner globally for this event.

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Early fight prediction

This matchup heavily tilts toward Joshua. He is the naturally bigger man, the stronger puncher and the more refined technician. His jab alone can dictate the entire fight, and once he establishes range, Paul will struggle to find the openings he depends on.

The key question isn’t who wins, but how long Jake Paul can survive. Joshua’s power, size and composure are likely to take over immediately. Paul has never faced someone with this level of physical pressure, and the moment Joshua begins to step forward with intent, the difference will be obvious.

Expect Joshua to start sharp, control the centre and punish Paul with straight shots early. With Joshua’s ability to close the show once he hurts an opponent, the most realistic outcome is a dominant finish inside the first three rounds. Paul’s courage and improvement won’t be enough to handle the firepower coming his way, and Joshua should secure a clinical early stoppage to remind the division of the levels that separate a world-class heavyweight from a developing contender.

Prediction: Anthony Joshua to win by KO in round 2.