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Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul Props Picks & Odds (Dec 19)

  • Alex Dudley
  • Dec 12, 2025 at 5:15 AM EST

Pick rationale

Analysis & key factors

One of the most controversial fights in recent boxing history is set for Friday, December 19, as Anthony Joshua steps into the ring with Jake Paul. The bout will consist of eight three-minute rounds and will be fought with 10-oz gloves. A worldwide audience will tune in to watch the action on Netflix, with a reported purse of $184 million. You can find the odds and our props picks here.

Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul: How to Watch

  • When: Friday, December 19, 2025. 8:00 PM ET
  • Where: Kaseya Center, Miami
  • How to Watch: Netflix

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Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul Odds

Fight ResultOdds
Anthony Joshua-1200
Jake Paul+628

Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul Props Odds

Method of Victory

BoxerBy TKO/KOBy Decision
Anthony Joshua-400+450
Jake Paul+1000+1200

Round Betting

RoundAnthony JoshuaJake Paul
Round 1+175+2500
Round 2+225+3300
Round 3+550+4000
Round 4+1200+6600
Round 5+1600+8000
Round 6+2000+8000
Round 7+2500+8000
Round 8+2800+8000

Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul Props Picks

The eyes of the boxing world will be on Miami in mid-December, as YouTuber-turned-boxer, Jake Paul, faces the biggest challenge of his sporting career. Joshua is far from a has-been, especially considering the opponents that Paul has previously faced.

Instead, AJ is a boxer still in the prime years of his career. The British fighter is a two-time World Heavyweight champion, and that is a level that Paul is unlikely to ever reach.

Therefore, it is easy to make a case that this is a huge mismatch, and a Paul win would be an even bigger shock than Ruiz’s iconic win over AJ back in New York in June 2019.

There will be huge pressure on AJ to get the win, and a statement will be expected to showcase the difference between those who have paved a career in boxing from an early age and social media stars looking to make a name for themselves.

A first-round finish is unlikely, but a second-round stoppage could be the value play at the prices. At -400, an AJ win by TKO/KO also looks like a standout selection.

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