Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua: What are the rules? Is it a professional fight?

Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua will contest a defining bout next month when the pair of them meet in at the Kaseya Center in Miami, United States on Friday, December 19.

'The Problem Child' takes on the two-time unified heavyweight champion in a bout that brings together two of the biggest stars from boxing's old guard and new generations.

Joshua, back in the ring for the first time since a September 2024 loss to Daniel Dubois, is seeking a victorious return as he targets a 2026 run back to the summit of the sport.

BUY NOW HERE: Ring IV live and exclusive on DAZN PPV for £24.99 / $59.99

Paul meanwhile faces the toughest test of his career, in a professional encounter that takes the place of a scrapped exhibition bout with Gervonta 'Tank' Davis due this month.

Fight fans will surely see a mismatch on paper, so what will the exact rules be for a clash that could have serious reprecussions for both men across their future boxing careers?

What are the rules for Paul-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.

Ring Magazine

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.

Is Paul-Joshua a professional fight?

Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua's bout is a professional bout, with the clash and its susbequent 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.

Watch Ring IV Benavidez vs. Yarde live only on DAZN

David Benavidez vs. Anthony Yarde headline a star-studded Ring IV fight card in Riyadh this Saturday, November 22. Watch it exclusively on DAZN PPV for for £24.99 / $59.99

More information and to buy, click here.