Anthony Joshua will take on YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a heavyweight bout in Miami on December 19, Matchroom Boxing has announced.

The fight at the Kaseya Centre will consist of eight three-minute rounds, with the boxers using 10oz gloves.

Former world heavyweight champion Joshua has not fought since being stopped by British compatriot Daniel Dubois at Wembley in September 2024 in their IBF title bout.

Last year Paul beat a 58-year-old Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in an eight-round bout in what was the former heavyweight champion’s first fight in 19 years.

Paul’s last fight saw him claim a unanimous decision win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in June and he had been set to take on Gervonta Davis this month before a civil lawsuit filed against the WBA lightweight champion saw th

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