Jake Paul, a sometimes controversial Internet celebrity turned pugilist, is taking on his most serious opponent to date in the face of Anthony Joshua, an accomplished professional, who will test the YouTuber’s abilities to their limit.
Anthony Joshua is an outright favorite to win at (-1000), and how could it be any other wise? The implied probability of him winning is about 90%, and Jake Paul is given merely (+600).
Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Odds
| Moneyline | Odds |
|---|---|
| Jake Paul | +600 |
| Anthony Joshua | -1000 |
Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua: Time, Date, Where to Watch
- Place: BigXthaPlug at Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida, USA
- Date: Friday, December 19, 2026
- Time: 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT
- How to Watch: Netflix / DAZN
Can Jake Paul Really Put on a Good Fight?
Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson did not give experts much to go on. Yes, the younger rival was holding back out of deference to a somewhat confused Kid Dynamite, and the bout was often ridiculed or even stirring aversion.
However, it has been one of the most successful boxing bouts of all time, with Netflix making a killing by securing the broadcasting rights. The scales have, however, tipped.
Jake Paul is walking out against a far more experienced opponent, and one that will likely have free rein in the ring. However, this doesn’t rule out the option of placing a successful bet.
That AJ would take out Jake Paul by KO or TKO is highly likely (-425), but ending a much-anticipated bout early is probably against both fighters’ preferences. In fact, most people are speculating that the fight would go the distance.
AJ by decision seems to be the safest option here with (+425), which still presents bettors with a good value. The far more experienced AJ is unlikely to seek and take out his opponent because this is, after all, a show match, but he will be racking up the point count all throughout the fight, resulting in this as the most possible outcome.
AJ winning is naturally par for the course, and he is given (-425) on KO’ing Jake Paul. However, there is room for speculation. Although AJ and Jake Paul seem agreeable to each other, this doesn’t mean that an honest rivalry can emerge.
In other words, there is room for unpredictable upsets that could, in theory, swing either way. So, how to hedge against those? In-play betting.
Betting on the fight while it is unfolding could perhaps save you headaches down the road and make it easy to adjust to any situation.
Pick: Anthony Joshua to Win by Decision (+425)