Ryan Garcia has expressed skepticism about the likelihood of a heavyweight bout between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua taking place. The anticipated match is scheduled for December 19 in Miami, featuring eight three-minute rounds with both fighters wearing 10oz gloves. Paul, who last fought in June against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, had to cancel a recent fight with Gervonta Davis due to legal issues faced by his opponent.
On the other hand, Joshua has been inactive since suffering a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in September 2024. Despite planning a comeback, Joshua accepted the challenge from Paul and both fighters recently met at a press conference in Miami. Garcia raised doubts about the fight, citing the significant size difference between the two fighters.
Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul are set to clash in Miami on December 19, with the fight available for live streaming on Netflix as part of Sky’s £15 Essential TV bundle. Paul responded to Garcia’s comments, criticizing Garcia’s own recent fights. Paul’s clash with Davis was canceled, leading him to call out several boxing stars, including Garcia.
However, DAZN, the streaming service, declined to allow Garcia to switch platforms for the fight. According to MVP chief Nakisa Bidarian, DAZN preferred Joshua over Garcia due to strategic considerations. The fight is expected to take place just days before Christmas, with the exact timing subject to change based on the undercard schedule. Viewers can watch the event live on Netflix.