Ryan Garcia casts doubt on the likelihood of Jake Paul facing Anthony Joshua in a heavyweight bout. The anticipated match is scheduled for December 19 in Miami, featuring eight three-minute rounds with both fighters using 10oz gloves. Paul’s last fight was a decision win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in June, with a canceled bout against Gervonta Davis due to legal issues. Joshua, on the other hand, has been inactive since a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in September 2024. Despite a press conference encounter, Garcia questions the feasibility of the fight, citing size differences.
The clash between Joshua and Paul is set for December 19 in Miami and will be available for live streaming on Netflix. Paul responded angrily to Garcia’s skepticism, criticizing Garcia’s past fights. After Davis’ fight cancellation, Paul targeted multiple boxers for future bouts, including Garcia, but faced platform restrictions from DAZN. The streaming service prioritized Joshua’s fight on Netflix over Garcia due to presumed outcomes of the matches.
The Joshua-Paul showdown in Miami on December 19 precedes Christmas by six days, likely starting around 11pm local time. The event will be broadcast on Netflix, with timing subject to undercard duration. The fight aims to cater to the American audience and may see schedule adjustments based on preliminary fights.