Shout out to Hard Rock Bet – if you’re stepping into the boxing world this December, buckle up. On the latest episode of Joe & Jada, we didn’t tip-toe, didn’t hedge, didn’t “we’ll see.” We went all the way in on the upcoming super-showcase: Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua, live on Netflix, December 19th.
You heard that right. Jake Paul. Anthony Joshua. A YouTuber-turned-boxer vs. a former heavyweight king.
A real conversation starter – so we started it.
Let’s get into it.
The Setup: “This Ain’t That, That Ain’t This”
The episode kicked off wild, per usual. The energy was already on 10 because this matchup is crazy on paper. But here’s what makes it even crazier:
Jada has history with AJ. Joe has love for Jake. And both of us know how this circus operates.
One thing about Jake Paul? He brings the check, the promo, the cameras, the spectacle – and somehow walks out smiling every time. Dude shows up with a purse, leaves with a bigger purse, and waves at everybody on the way out.
Joshua? Bigger man. Bigger résumé. Real pedigree. Real power.
But this fight… this fight feels like something different. Jake doesn’t set himself up to get knocked out.
The Picks: Heart vs. Logic
Here’s where we landed:
Jada is rolling with Jake Paul – not because he’s the better boxer, but because he’s the master promoter.
Joe loves Jake… but is picking Anthony Joshua to handle business the old-fashioned way.
And yet somehow…we both don’t fully trust our own pick.
The Odds: Hard Rock Bet Isn’t Playing
When we pulled up the odds, the entire room shifted:
- Jake Paul: +550
- Anthony Joshua: -900
That’s not a moneyline – that’s a message.
Books think Joshua should walk through Jake like he’s shadowboxing. But we’ve watched enough Paul fights to know he’s never entering the ring without an angle.
Hard Rock Bet must’ve seen too many Rocky movies. They’re daring everybody to bet AJ.
And honestly? A lot of people probably will. But a lot of people are gonna take that +550 too.
Because Jake Paul always does something. The man is 13-1, built an empire, and turns every event into a carnival. Win or lose, he profits. Even his one L? Made him richer.
He sets up the fight.
He makes you care.
He pays everybody.
He smiles.
He leaves.
That’s the formula.
AJ is the superior boxer. Jake is the superior marketer. This entire event lives between those two truths.
Final Thoughts: December 19th – We’ll be in the Building
Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua is the strangest, boldest, most electric matchup of the year. It’s celebrity boxing meets heavyweight legitimacy. It’s chaos with a contract.
AJ has the power.
Jake has the plan.
The odds are wild.
The buildup is even wilder.
And we will be in the building – left hooks loaded, just in case.
See you on December 19th.
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