# Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua: Odds,Predictions,and How to Watch the Boxing Match
The highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua is set to take place this Friday,December 29th,at the Kaseya Center in Miami,and will be streamed live on Netflix. This eight-round sanctioned bout, featuring 10 oz. gloves, marks a meaningful step up in competition for Paul and a crucial return to the ring for Joshua following his recent setback.
joshua Looks to Rebound After Dubois Loss
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Anthony Joshua enters this fight seeking to regain momentum after a shocking knockout loss to Daniel Dubois on September 21, 2024, which cost him the IBF heavyweight championship. While the defeat was a blow to his career, Joshua remains a formidable force in the boxing world. He boasts a professional record of 28-4 with 25 knockouts,demonstrating his considerable power and experience. Despite entering the fight with a five-inch height disadvantage and a six-inch reach disadvantage, Joshua’s proven track record makes him a clear favorite.
Did you know?-Anthony Joshua won a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics, launching his professional boxing career.
Paul’s ascent and the Challenge Ahead
Jake Paul, the 28-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer, has rapidly gained attention in the boxing world with a record of 12-1 and seven knockouts. He’s coming off a 10-round unanimous decision win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in June, showcasing his growing skill and endurance. However, this fight against Joshua represents a substantial leap in competition, presenting Paul with his toughest test to date.
Pro tip:-When betting on boxing, consider a fighter’s recent performance and their opponent’s style. A fighter’s record isn’t the onyl factor.
Betting Odds and Expert Predictions
As of today, FanDuel lists Anthony Joshua as a heavy -1300 favorite, meaning a $1,300 bet would be required to win $100. Jake Paul is a +700 underdog, offering a potential $700 payout on a $100 wager. The over/under for total rounds is set at 2.5 (-118/-122),with a prop bet available on the fight ending in the first round at +230.
According to combat sports expert Josh Nagel of SportsLine, Joshua is the value side of this fight. Nagel, who has a proven track record of successful boxing predictions – including correctly calling Terence Crawford’s win over Canelo Alvarez and dimitry Bivol’s upset over Artur Beterbiev – has identified Joshua to win by TKO/KO at -475 as a top prop pick. Joshua’s recent second-round KO victory over Francis Ngannou in March 2024 further supports this prediction. Nagel has also locked in multiple other props with value,including one that returns around +300,which are available exclusively at SportsLine.
Reader question:-Do you think Jake Paul’s social media presence gives him an unfair advantage in promoting fights?
How to Watch and Potential promos
The Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight will be streamed live on Netflix, with the stream beginning at 8 p.m. ET and the walkouts expected around 11 p.m. ET. New users can take advantage of promotional offers,including a DraftKings promo code offering $200 in bonus bets with a winning wager,and a FanDuel promo code providing $150 in bonus bets on a $5 winning bet. A bet365 bonus code is also available, offering $150 in bonus bets after placing a $5 bet.
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