When Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis was called off earlier this month it left many in the boxing, and sports betting communities wondering: what’s next? Well, we have our answer. On December 19, Jake Paul will step into the ring to face the former Heavyweight Champion: Anthony Joshua — and Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook is ready to go with a full complement of ways to bet on the fight.
For observers wanting to see Paul challenged in the ring, Gervonta Davis was an intriguing matchup – an undefeated, title-holding boxer in the prime of his career, though undersized at 5 ft 5 in and 135 lbs in boxing terms when compared to Paul who stands 6 ft 1 in and typically fights around 200 lbs. Remember, boxing is a sport where size does matter. If Tank Davis was going to be a challenge, Anthony Joshua, who stands 6 ft 6 in tall and fights at over 250 lbs, is something completely different.
Tale of the Tape: Paul vs. Joshua
Rules indicate that Joshua will have to enter the fight at 245 lbs or less, but the former WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO Heavyweight Champion will still have plenty of physical advantages. Here’s how they measure up:
Jake Paul | Anthony Joshua |
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|---|---|---|
| Age | 28 | 36 |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in | 6 ft 6 in |
| Weight | 200 lbs | 252 lbs |
| Reach | 76 inches | 82 inches |
| Record | 12-1 | 28-4 |
Paul vs. Joshua betting odds
Jake Paul will enter this fight as a significant underdog for the first time in his career. However, if he is able to defy the odds it wouldn’t be the first time he topped a former Heavyweight Champ in the ring, having defeated Mike Tyson (albeit a 58-year-old Mike Tyson) via unanimous decision in November 2024. Current betting markets and odds for Paul – Joshua on Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook include:
Winner
- Jake Paul: +500 (moneyline odds)
- Anthony Joshua: -850
Winning Method
- Jake Paul by KO, TKO, or DQ: +1000
- Jake Paul by Decision: +1600
- Tie: +1750
- Anthony Joshua by KO, TKO or DQ: -500
- Anthony Joshua by Decision: +600
Fight To Go The Distance
- No: -650
- Yes: +400
Round Props
Round props are also available including:
- Total Rounds (over/under)
- Who will win and in what round?
- Winning round groups
All referenced odds are taken from Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook and are subject to change.
Paul vs. Joshua: When and Where
- When: Friday, December 19
- Where: Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida
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