What time is Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua? Ringwalk times for full fight card

Two-time world champion Anthony Joshua returns to the ring after a year-plus absence tonight - but the modern great has a fight that nobody saw coming.

The London 2012 hero is in Miami to meet Jake Paul, in a David-versus-Goliath clash that has caught the attention of those both inside and outside the sport.

Having last fought in September 2024, when he lost to Daniel Dubois, Joshua has been on the sidelines since recovering from injury.

With a rumoured bout against Tyson Fury just around the corner in 2026, AJ will hope he can dispatch 'The Problem Child' on his comeback.

But just when is it all due to take place with the main fighters?  DAZN News has everything you need to know about the ringwalks for Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua.

When are the ringwalk times for Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua?

Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua will take place on Friday, December 19 , in the USA. For those in the UK, it means the fight will be on in the early hours of Saturday, December 20 .

The main fight night is expected to start at 8pm ET / 5pm PT , which is 1am GMT. 

The ringwalks for Paul vs. Joshua are scheduled for 10.30pm ET / 7.30pm PT, which in the UK is 3.30am GMT Saturday. 

• Date : Friday, December 19
• Time : 8pm ET / 5pm PT / 1am GMT (Saturday)
• Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua main event ringwalks (approx) : 10.30pm ET / 7.30pm PT / 3.30am GMT (Saturday)

Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua fight card

• Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua ; Heavyweight
• Alycia Baumgardner vs Leila Beaudoin ;  Super featherweight, for the WBA, IBF and WBO belts
• Caroline Dubois vs Camila Panatta ;  Lightweight, for the WBC belt
• Anderson Silva vs Tyron Woodley ;  Cruiserweight at 195lbs
• Cherneka Johnson vs Amanda Galle ;  Bantamweight, for the undisputed title
• Yokasta Valle vs Yadira Bustillos ;  Minimumweight, for the WBC belt
• Avious Griffin vs Justin Cardona ;  Welterweight
• Keno Marley vs Diarra Davis Jr ; C ruiserweight
• Jahmal Harvey vs Kevin Cervantes ; Super featherweight

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How to watch Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua?

Jake Paul versus Anthony Joshua will be streamed worldwide on  Netflix. 

Netflix current subscribers will get the fight as part of their package. However if you are not currently a Netflix customer you will need to sign up to a subscription.

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Where is the Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua fight?

The fight is set to be held at  Kaseya Center , in Miami , United States . 

Formerly known as the American Airlines Arena, the 20,000-capacity venue was previously due to host Paul's bout with 'Tank' before it was torpedoed.

What are the rules for Paul vs Joshua?

Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua's bout will take place at heavyweight  across  eight three-minute  rounds with both fighters using  10oz gloves  for the duration of the contest.

It follows similar rules to Paul's bout with Mike Tyson in November 2024, where the pair contested eight two-minute rounds, albeit with heavier 14oz gloves instead.

It marks the first time Joshua has contested less than ten rounds since his win over Raphael Zumbano Love in 2015, in what was his twelfth professional bout at the time.

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Is Paul-Joshua a professional fight?

Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua's bout is a professional bout, with the clash and its subsequent result set to count on their full fight records when the dust settles afterwards.

Paul currently holds a 12-1 record in the ring, but would not have extended his reputation with his clash against 'Tank', which was due to be held as an exhibition bout.

Joshua meanwhile is at 28-4, with his loss to Dubois coming after defeats to Andy Ruiz Jr. and Oleksandr Usyk - twice - across his career thus far.

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