Most Valuable Promotions Presents “Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua: Judgment Day” — Boxing’s Biggest Crossroads on December 19
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Miami, FL — On Friday, December 19, 2025, Most Valuable Promotions delivers what might be the most talked-about crossover heavyweight boxing event of the decade. Jake Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) — the YouTube-turned-boxer whose fights have repeatedly shattered pay-per-view records — goes head-to-head with former unified heavyweight champion Anthony “AJ” Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) in a sanctioned professional fight set for eight three-minute rounds at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.
Judgment Day pushes the boundaries of mainstream combat sports and drops live exclusively on Netflix for the platform’s 300+ million global subscribers and via MVP’s YouTube/Tudum feeds for select undercard action.
This matchup transcends the usual boxing narrative because it pits starkly different career trajectories against each other. Paul — an entertainer whose explosive rise included high-profile wins over Mike Tyson and others — steps up to face Joshua, a two-time unified world champion and Olympic gold medalist once considered among boxing’s elite.
Joshua’s experience and knockout pedigree transform what might have been a publicity stunt into a genuine competitive test for Paul. While detractors call the bout a “cash grab,” Joshua insists he’s approaching the fight with championship grit and tactical seriousness, aiming to break Paul down mentally and physically rather than simply cash a paycheck.
That said, the undercard brings legitimate, world-class boxing chops that appeal to purists and casual fans alike. Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner (16-1, 7 KOs) — MVP’s unified super-featherweight champion — headlines with a world title defense against Leila Beaudoin (13-1, 2 KOs) in a 12-round clash promising crisp combinations and high stakes early in the night. Also on the card, WBC lightweight world champion Caroline Dubois (11-0-1, 5 KOs) defends her title against Camila Panatta (8-2-1, 1 KO), adding international depth and title drama to a card already stacked with compelling narratives.
The fight week schedule released by MVP and Netflix underscores the event’s global scale. Prelim action begins at 4:45 p.m. ET on Tudum and MVP’s YouTube channel, building to the main card at 8:00 p.m. ET — all included at no extra cost for Netflix subscribers.
A world-class broadcast team anchored by Mauro Ranallo, with analysis from legends Lennox Lewis, Laila Ali, and Andre Ward, elevates the viewing experience well beyond typical exhibition offerings. This broad multimedia push reflects MVP’s ambition to make Judgment Day a cultural moment as much as a sporting event.
Fans and analysts alike are already weighing in on social media. Clips of the press conference, highlight reels, and fan predictions are trending across Instagram and X — with many hyping Jake Paul’s underdog energy and others tipping their hats to Joshua’s championship RING pedigree.
Behind every meme and debate in comment sections is a deeper question boxing fans are asking: does a YouTuber-turned-boxer really belong in the ring with one of the sport’s most devastating finishers? — and will Paul’s momentum translate into respect, or will Joshua prove the gap in experience is too great? The online discourse, amplified by betting markets and oddsmakers, has helped fire up mainstream awareness beyond boxing’s usual circles.
Whether you’re buying tickets to witness it live or logging into Netflix on fight night, Most Valuable Promotions’ Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua: Judgment Day is the must-watch event of the season. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, with VIP packages and live experience options at the Kaseya Center, while global streaming via Netflix means fight fans everywhere can tune in with ease. Stay locked to JMurrayAthletics for in-depth previews, performance breakdowns, and post-fight analysis — this isn’t just a boxing match, it’s a watershed moment in combat sports.
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