Anthony Joshua insists he is standing “strong” and ready for the challenge of Kristian Prenga this Saturday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – live worldwide on DAZN.

‘The Comeback’ is brought to fight fans by His Excellency Turki Alalshikh in association with Matchroom Boxing, SELA, Goldstar, Riyadh Season and Jeddah Calendar. 

Two-time Heavyweight Joshua headlines the 13-fight extravaganza at the state-of-the-art Jeddah Superdome, where he collides with Albanian knockout artist Prenga – who boasts an impressive 20 wins, all by way of knockout, on his resumé.

“He’s very dangerous,”said Joshua, speaking abot his opponent Prenga at Thursday’s Press Conference on the Jeddah Promenade.

“He’s a very good fighter. Very dangerous fighter. Yes I believe it, I know it, I’ve studied it and I’m ready for it.

“I’ve been in the ring with some of the quickest Heavyweights, some of the fittest Heavyweights, I’ve fought some of the strongest Heavyweights, I’ve fought contenders, I’ve fought champions, I’ve been knocked down, I’ve been knocked out. 

“But I stand strong today and I’m ready for the challenge one million percent. We are going to find out on Saturday.”

Prenga is confident that he can cause an almighty upset this Saturday and drastically alter the course of the Heavyweight division in the process.

“Every boxer has their weaknesses and their faults in the ring. No matter who you are,” said Prenga.

“I’ve seen everything. I’ve said it before, I respect Anthony Joshua very much. I grew up watching all of his fights. I’ve seen his weakness, I’ve seen what he does best. On Saturday night I will show exactly what I have paid attention to.”

The RIng Magazine CEO, Rick Reeno, believes the element of intrigue for the Main Event should make fight fans tune in to watch ’The Comeback’ around the world on the Global Home of Boxing, DAZN.

“I’m intrigued by the fight coming up in two days because Prenga is an unknown commodity,”said Reeno. 

“When you have an unknown commodity it makes for a dangerous fight, especially when the guy is a puncher. That’s one thing we know about Prenga more than anything; he can punch. 

“AJ is dubbed by some as the landlord, he thinks there’s a lot of squatters right now in the Heavyweight division, he feels it is time to start collecting the rent again. He’s going to be looking to collect the rent this Saturday night. We’ll see if Prenga is going to pay the rent or whether he’s going to say, ‘I’m buying out my lease’.”

Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn insists Joshua has many more chapters to write in his incredible story in this sport, backing his man to overcome Prenga in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

“This is AJ’s fifth fight in Saudi Arabia, we’ve been coming here for seven years since the Andy Ruiz fight,” said Hearn. 

“As you know, other than a little outing at the end of 2025, Anthony Joshua has never taken an easy fight. He hasn’t got one on Saturday. He’s continuously fought the very best, he’s continuously lit up the Heavyweight division. 

“On Saturday night, live on DAZN, he’ll show the world again there’s many many more chapters to write. We look forward to another great night and another huge moment for Saudi Arabia.”

WBO World Super Middleweight Champion Hamzah Sheeraz, meanwhile, defends his gold against Germany’s Simon Zachenhuber on the undercard, as fellow Briton Josh Kelly makes the maiden defence of his IBF Super Welterweight crown against Northern Ireland’s Caoimhin Agyarko. 

The Ring Magazine ambassador and rising Japanese Super Featherweight prospect Reito Tsutsumi is in action too as he collides with Mexican livewire Alvino Herrera, whilst India’s 2024 Olympian Nishant Dev looks to extend his unbeaten start to life in the professional ranks when he clashes with Cesar Diaz.

19-0 Danish Super Middleweight destroyer Jacob Bank goes up against 18-0 Pawel August, as Saudi Arabian fighters Ziyad Almaayouf, Mohammed Alalkel and Sultan Almohammed all look to win in front of their home fans.

‘The Comeback’ is broadcast live and exclusively worldwide on DAZN. For more details, visit dazn.com

This Saturday, July 25, Anthony Joshua (29-4, 26 KOs), will at last make his highly anticipated return to the ring against Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga (20-1, 20 KOs) inside the Jeddah Superdome, airing live and exclusively on DAZN PPV. 

The DAZN Boxing Media Center offers exclusive Joshua vs. Prenga content like fight posters, trailers and other highlights which are only accessible to those enrolled. You can sign up for the Media Center HERE. 

While Joshua’s return against the KO-artist Prenga stars as the main event, the card is stacked with 13 total fights including WBO Super Middleweight Champion Hamzah Sheeraz (23-0-1, 19 KOs) defending his belt against No. 7 ranked contender Simon Zachenhuber (29-1, 18 KOs) in the co-main event. IBF Super Welterweight Champion Josh Kelly (18-1-1, 9 KOs) also makes his first defense against former WBA International Super Welterweight titleholder Caoimhin Agyarko (18-0, 7 KOs). 

As if that wasn’t enough, DAZN is bringing another massive clash to fans across the globe when three-belt Welterweight Champion Errol Spence Jr. (28-1, 22 KOs) fights for the first time in three years against former Super Welterweight Champion Tim Tszyu (27-3, 18 KOs) on July 25 from Afterpay Arena in Sydney, Australia. The pay-per-view fight is available for purchase through DAZN on Prime, regardless of Prime membership.

The exciting slate of fights comes on the heels of a jam-packed week for DAZN Boxing, who added PBC in a landmark deal that will continue bringing marquee fights under the DAZN umbrella. DAZN also unveiled a flurry of upcoming fights headlined by Lamont Roach Jr. (25-1-3, 10 KOs) and William Zepeda’s (33-1, 27 KOs) WBC Lightweight World Championship bout on August 1. Two-division world champion Teófimo Lopez (22-2, 13 KOs) also challenges Rolando “Rolly” Romero for his WBA Welterweight belt on August 22 in Las Vegas. 

UPCOMING EVENTS ON DAZN

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Joshua vs. Prenga Press Conference

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 1 p.m. ET

WATCH THE PRESS CONFERENCE HERE

Friday, July 24, 2026

Joshua vs. Prenga Weigh-in

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 2 p.m. ET

WATCH THE WEIGH-IN HERE

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Joshua vs. Prenga 

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | PPV Start: 1 p.m. ET | Main Event Ringwalks: 5:52 p.m. ET

WATCH THE FIGHT HERE

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By Norm Frauenheim

Speculation continues to circulate that the long-awaited Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua fight, projected for November, will land in the United States instead of the UK.

It gained further traction this week with a report in The Athletic that Las Vegas is a leading possibility.

Reaction: Fury-Joshua belongs in Vegas or any other U.S. city about as much as London Bridge belongs in Lake Havasu City in western Arizona.

It’s a lousy fit, an insult to history and a betrayal of UK fans, who have been waiting on the Fury-Joshua heavyweight showdown for years.

Don’t deny them.

It’s hard to know what to believe about the speculation, especially amid the confusing exchange of taunts and insults that cover boxing’s promotional edifice like obscene graffiti.

Eddie Hearn and Dana White don’t like each other. We get it. They accuse each other of lying and a whole lot of other things that keep lawyers in expensive suits and fans exasperated.

“There are more court cases than I’ve ever seen,’’ Hearn said last week in Glendale, Ariz., before Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez delivered something worth watching in stopping Antonio Vargas at Desert Diamond Arena.

Bam, thanks for a genuine statement amid all the garbage.

What’s missing in all the trolling and legalese are fans. With the advent of Zuffa and it’s ongoing attempt to monopolize the sport, fans are a forgotten factor. Did they get mentioned in the recent US Senate hearings for the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act? Didn’t think so.

But the fear is that UK fans, the biggest and most fiercely loyal demographic anywhere, are about to get screwed. In 1968, the old London Bridge was moved, brick-by-brick, to Arizona and rebuilt over a shallow, muddy piece of water in bleached bone-dry desert.

If they can take away the London Bridge, they can take away Fury-Joshua.

For now, at least, there’s a clause in Joshua’s contract that says the projected fight must happen in the UK, according to Hearn, his promoter. However, there is no similar clause in Fury’s contract, Hearn told Boxing Scene last week.

Meanwhile, Fury showed up at the White House for Dana White’s UFC event Sunday. Fury had come back – he’s always coming back  — to the US for the first time in at least five years, reportedly because of his ties to alleged Irish gangster Daniel Kinahan.

Fury, whose promoter-of-record is Frank Warren, talked about plans, some of them presumably about joining Zuffa and White. But it was short on details. More tease than news. Yet, the fact he was in the US – at the White House, no less — suggests he’s open to fighting Joshua in Vegas or any other US city.

Meanwhile, it’s not clear what Joshua thinks. Hearn said his contract can be re-negotiated, including the clause mandating the fight happens in the UK. Saudi Prince and promoter Turki Alalshikh has enough money to change a lot of minds.

“Turki Alalshikh pays the bills,’’ Hearn said.

But UK fans are about to pay the price.

Here’s a better idea:

It’s time for Joshua to step up and speak for UK fans. Time to insist that the fight happens in the UK and only the UK, whose fans have followed him, stuck with him after losses to Andy Ruiz and are fundamental to his wealth and celebrity.

Hearn told The Boxing Hour and The Good Fight last week that he didn’t think it was in Joshua’s personality to take a public stand.

“I don’t think that would be his way,’’ Hearn said. “It’s not in his nature.’’

But it might be time for nature to change. He owes it to the fans who made him.

Elijah Garcia back

Elijah Garcia (17-2, 13 KOs), a prominent prospect a couple of years ago, hopes to get his career back on track at Celebrity Theater in Phoenix Saturday night.

Garcia, now a super-middleweigt from Phoenix, faces Ryan Adams (12-11-1) of Saint Louis.

Garcia is coming off a loss by a debatable majority decision to Kevin Newman in March at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand.

The card features Kingsley Ibeh (16-3-1, 14 KOs) against Dante Stone (21-2, 13 KOs) for an Arizona heavyweight title..

First Bell is scheduled for 6 p.m. (PT).

His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and President of the Saudi Boxing Federation, affirmed that “The Comeback” bout between British heavyweight Anthony Joshua and Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga, scheduled to take place on July 25 at Jeddah Superdome as part of Jeddah Calendar and in collaboration with Riyadh Season, continues to attract significant media and public attention since its announcement.

The event reflects Saudi Arabia’s growing status as a host of major international sporting and entertainment events and will be broadcast live worldwide on DAZN.

This came as the official launch press conference for the bout was held today in London, marking the first media appearance and first face-off between Joshua and Prenga since the fight was announced. The event drew extensive media coverage and heightened anticipation from boxing fans and international media ahead of one of the most anticipated heavyweight contests of the year.

HE Turki Alalshikh said:“Today, we are witnessing growing global interest in the events hosted by the Kingdom, and that is clearly reflected in the level of anticipation and attention surrounding this bout since its announcement. We look forward to delivering an exceptional experience for fans through ‘The Comeback’ and to building on the Kingdom’s success in hosting some of the world’s biggest sporting and entertainment events, further strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position as a destination for leading international events and personalities.”

Anthony Joshua said: “I would like to thank HE Turki Alalshikh for making this fight possible. I have a clear goal in mind, and I fully understand the challenge ahead of me. I remain focused on my preparation and training, and I believe I am in the best shape possible heading into this fight. On July 25, the better man will win. Boxing has given me an incredible opportunity because it is both my profession and my passion. The work I have put in during training has made me stronger, and I look forward to showing everyone what I am capable of inside the ring.”

Kristian Prenga said:“I have great respect for Anthony Joshua and everything he has achieved in boxing. He is a great fighter. But everyone has their moment, and I believe this is mine. I have never trained with this level of focus and determination before, and I feel stronger and more prepared than ever. I am ready for this challenge, and I look forward to delivering a statement performance and shocking the world on July 25 in Jeddah.”

Joshua headlines “The Comeback” following a distinguished career that has established him as one of the most prominent heavyweight boxers of the past decade. He holds a professional record of 28 wins and 4 losses, including 25 victories by knockout, with his most recent win coming via knockout against American boxer Jake Paul in December 2025.

The London 2012 Olympic gold medallist and former two-time unified heavyweight world champion is regarded as one of boxing’s most influential figures, having secured landmark victories over Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko, New Zealand’s Joseph Parker, Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev, and Mexican-AmericanAndy Ruiz Jr. He has also featured in major bouts against Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk, Britain’s Daniel Dubois, and Cameroonian Francis Ngannou, headlining major events at iconic venues including Wembley Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.

Meanwhile, Albanian contender Kristian Prenga enters the contest with an impressive record of 20 wins, all by knockout, and only one defeat. Having turned professional in 2016, Prenga is set to compete in the highest-profile fight of his career and make his first appearance in a major international main event.

The bout forms part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing success in attracting world-class events. Riyadh Season has established itself as a leading platform for major international sporting and entertainment events, while Jeddah Calendar continues to strengthen its position as a destination for distinctive global experiences, contributing to exceptional entertainment offerings and reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s standing on the global events map.

Anthony Joshua’s highly anticipated return against Kristian Prenga on Saturday, July 25 – live worldwide on DAZN – will now take place at the Jeddah Superdome, it was announced today.

It will be the second time the two-time Unified Heavyweight World Champion has fought in Jeddah, this time headlining at the 40,000-seater, state-of-the-art arena in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – in association with Matchroom Boxing, SELA, Goldstar, Riyadh Season and Jeddah Season.

In Joshua’s last visit to Jeddah, he took the reigning, lineal Heavyweight king – and his new stablemate – Oleksandr Usyk the distance back in 2023, only falling short in a pulsating split decision defeat.

But the British boxing great will be looking for a happier outcome this summer when he takes on the Albanian knockout artist Prenga (20-1, 20 KOs) in ‘The Comeback’.

AJ (29-6, 26 KOs) sized up his rival for the first time this evening at a launch Press Conference in London – and revealed he is confident he’ll get the job done in style in Jeddah.

Speaking at Exhibition White City this evening, Joshua said: “I know exactly what I need to do. I’m not worried about respecting this particular opponent, but when I look at myself, I know I’m going to deliver. This is my division.
 
“July 25 in Jeddah, the best man will win. I’m going to go in there and show how good I am. I’m going to show him my class, my skill and my boxing IQ and see if he can survive my power as well.”

Prenga, however, insisted he is not coming to Jeddah to make up the numbers and is determined to spring a huge upset.

“I respect AJ, he’s a great fighter and I’ve watched him from his first fight, but I think now is my time.”said Prenga.

“I’ve trained more than ever, I feel great, I feel ready and I’m going to show the world. I’m not a talker, I’m a puncher. If I catch you [AJ] you’ve never felt a punch like it. I respect him but in the ring I have no respect for anybody.”

Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn is excited to see Joshua back in the ring and highlighted his resilience to return to the heavyweight division.

Hearn said:“We’re incredibly proud of what he’s done to return to the ring physically, mentally, emotionally, and as AJ said, boxing is his purpose.
 
“The reason why we have these big heavyweight matchups is because of the energy and purpose that this man injected into the sport over the last 15 years. It’s one of the great comebacks and I think you will see the very best Anthony Joshua in Jeddah on July 25.”

The Ring CEO Rick Reeno is looking forward to Joshua’s return in Jeddah and highlighted the credentials of his Albanian opponent.

Reeno said: “The heavyweight division needs the return of Anthony Joshua. We know Prenga can punch, but we don’t know whether or not he can deal with a world-class operator like AJ.”

NEW YORK CITY (April 28, 2026) – The official announcement that Anthony “AJ” Joshua (29-4, 6 KOs) will return to the ring for a “tune-up” fight versus Albanian power-puncher Kristian “KP” Prenga (20-1, 20 KOs) on July 25 caught many by surprise.

Joshua will put his tentatively scheduled showdown, with Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury (35-2-1, 24 KOs), slated during the final quarter of 2026, at risk by facing Prenga in a 12-round main event, headlining “The Comeback” live and exclusively on DAZN from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

A two-time European kickboxing champion, Prenga, had no amateur experience, and remains relatively unknown in some boxing circles. However, he and his team fully appreciate the career-changing opportunity they’ve been offered, that could end up positioning him among the leading heavyweights in the world.

The 35-year-old Kristian Prenga has demonstrated remarkable punching power throughout his career. He has secured victories by knockout in all 20 of his wins, and his lone defeat came early in his career, in 2017, during just his fifth professional bout. Since then, though, he has been riding a 16-fight win streak, establishing himself as a dangerous opponent.

Joshua has a somewhat suspect chin having been stopped by Andy Ruiz (35-5-1, 22 KOs) and Daniel Dubois (21-2, 21 KOs) and rocked by other heavy hitters.

They are true heavyweights: Joshua stands 6’ 6” and weighed 243 pounds in his last fight; Prenga is 6’ 6” and was 264 ½ in his most recent action.

New York City-based boxing lawyer Keith Sullivan, who gained invaluable experience as a former New York State Athletic Commission Deputy Commissioner, didn’t start managing Prenga until this past February.

Sullivan, through Sullivan Management, is a fierce advocate for his fighters creating opportunities for them and has been extremely instrumental in successfully petitioning sanctioning bodies and commissions for his boxing clients who were the subject of nefarious officiating.

Despite being a founding partner in a successful 20-year-old New York City litigation firm, Sullivan & Galleshaw LLP, Sullivan is highly respected in the industry for his vast boxing knowledge and tireless commitment to fighting for his fighters. Two such clients of note are Irish world welterweight title challenger Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan (14-2, 11 KOs) and the Japanese three-time, two-division world champion Miyo Yoshida (19-5, 1 KO).

Donovan, ranked No. 3 by the IBF, will fight Karen Chukhadzhian (26-3, 14 KOs) on May 15 in an IBF title eliminator. The winner of this bout will become the mandatory challenger for whoever wins the soon-to-be rescheduled match between IBF Welterweight World Champion Lewis “Croc” Crocker (21-0, 11 KOs) and challenger and Liam Paro (27-1, 16 KOs).

IBF No. 1 world rated Yoshida is the mandatory challenger for unified and undisputed World Bantamweight Champion Cherneka “Neekz” Johnson (18-2, 8 KOs), who is expected to defend her IBF crown against Yoshida later this year.

“If Team Joshua thinks this is an easy night for AJ,” warned Keith Sullivan, “they’ve made a serious mistake. They just walked into a very dangerous situation. Underestimate Prenga at your own risk. I understand why they chose Prenga, but I don’t think they fully understand who they chose, which is going to become very clear on fight night. Team Prenga and I have tremendous respect for AJ and what he has accomplished: extensive amateur record, two Olympic medals, three (IBF, WBA & WBO) heavyweight championships, more than a dozen heavyweight title fights, millions earned, etc. Kristian has not been as fortunate to have those privileged experiences. However, what he does have is heart, determination, strong self-confidence and power.

“This is clearly a lose-lose situation for AJ. If he wins, he is criticized for his opponent selection; if he loses, he is beaten into retirement. I would hate to be in AJ’s shoes or mindset for the next 13 weeks.

“Joshua is a great fighter but KP isn’t coming to participate – he’s coming to shock the world!”

Now residing in Edgewater, New Jersey, Prenga is riding a 16-fight win streak into his bout with Joshua. The former North American Boxing Association (NABA) heavyweight champion has the determined disposition that will allow him to avoid all the noise about his next fight. A triumph over Joshua will cement Prenga as the Albanian heavyweight GOAT.

“I really appreciate my manager, Keith Sullivan, working hard to create an opportunity of a lifetime for me. Keith promised we would do big things together and he delivered,” Prenga added. “AJ is a great fighter. I like him and how he conducts himself in and out of the ring. But fight night is going to be a war and I am walking out victorious; that’s the way it’s going to be”

Should Prenga upset Joshua, the proud Albanian would most certainly be pleased to step in as Fury’s opponent in place of Joshua later this year.

In addition to managing Prenga and Yoshida, Sullivan also manages undefeated Brooklyn heavyweight prospect Pryce Taylor (11-0, 7 KOs), Bronx NYPD officer Nisa Rodriguez (4-1, 2 KOs), lightweight Fei Faiva (6-0-1, 4 KOs) and featherweight prospect Brooklyn Barwick (4-1, 4 KOs). Sullivan co-manages Paddy Donovan (14-2, 11 KOs) and his cousin, middleweight Jim Donovan (2-0, 1 KO), alongside coach and ex-world champion Andy Lee.

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His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, today announced Anthony Joshua will make his highly anticipated return to the ring on Saturday, July 25 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, live worldwide on DAZN.

The Olympic gold medallist and former two-time unified heavyweight world champion will headline “The Comeback” as part of the Esports World Cup Festival, facing knockout artist Kristian Prenga in a heavyweight showdown.

Joshua enters the bout with a professional record of 28 wins and 4 losses, including 25 victories by knockout, with his most recent win coming by knockout against Jake Paul in December 2025.

Joshua said:“It’s no secret I’ve taken some time to consolidate and rebuild to be ready for stepping back into the ring and today is the next step on that journey.I’m delighted to have agreed a multi-fight deal starting with July 25th in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 

“I’m looking forward to competing and picking up where I left o?. As I said. The landlord will collect his rent. That is certain.”

Over the past eight years, Joshua has been central to some of boxing’s biggest heavyweight events, capturing and unifying world titles with landmark wins over Wladimir Klitschko, Joseph Parker, Kubrat Pulev, and Andy Ruiz Jr.

He has also shared the ring in high-profile clashes against Oleksandr Usyk, Daniel Dubois, and Francis Ngannou, headlining several global stadium events including Wembley Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Standing in his way is Albanian heavyweight Prenga, who holds an incredible knockout record – 20 wins, 20 knockouts – and just one defeat on his professional record.

The 35-year-old, who turned professional in 2016, will be competing in the highest-profile bout of his career to date, marking his first appearance in a major international main event.

Prenga said: “Anthony Joshua is a great fighter, but he made a terrible miscalculation in picking me as his opponent. This is the kind of fight that changes everything in my life and his.

“I know they have big plans ahead after this fight. I know they are overlooking me. I’m happy about that. I will derail their plans and shock the world this July in Saudi Arabia.”

Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury returned from his sixth “retirement” with a 12-roumd unanimous decision over Aslanbek Makhmudov in front of over 50,000 at Tottenham-Hotspur Stadium in London.

Fury, 267.9 lbs of London won by scores of 120-108 twice and 119-109 and is now 35-2-1. Makhmudov, 264.9 lbs of Montreal is 21-3.

After the fight Fury and Turki Al-Sheika called Anthony Joshua into the ring but Joshua declined.

Benn Decisions Prograis

Conor Benn won a 10-round unanimous decision over former two-time world champion Regis Prograis in a welterweight fight.

In round five, Benn was cut over his left eye.

In round six, Benn was cut over his right eye from an accidental headbutt.

Benn, 149.6 lbs of Ilford, ENG won by scores of 98-92 on all cards and is now 25-1. Prograis, 148.6 lbs of Houston is 30-4.

Riakporhe Stops Tshikeva in 5

Richard Riakporhe stopped Jeamie Tshkeva (TKE) in round five of their 10-round British Heavyweight title fight

In round two, Tshikeva was bleeding from his nose. In round five, Riakporhe landed a big right hand that put Shikeva down. Later in round five, Riakporhe landed a huge flurry that featured six wicked rights and two left hooks and the fight was stopped at 2:12.

Riakporhe, 234.12 lbs of Walworth, ENG is 20-1 with 16 knockouts. Tshikeva, 262.7 lbs of Tottenham, ENG is 9-3.

Huni Decisions Clarke By Majority Decision

Justis Huni won a 10-round majority decision over Frazer Clarke in a heavyweight bout.

Huni, 246.14 lbs of Brisbane, AUS won by scores of 96-94 twice and 95-95 and is now 13-1. Clarke, 259.12 lbs of Burton-On-Treat, UK is 9-3.

Breyon Gorham stopped Eduardo Costa in round five of their eight-round junior welterweight bout.

In round one, Gorham dropped Costa with a chopping right to the head.

In round five, Gorham hurt Costa with a right to the jaw and followed up with an uppercut that set off five lefts to the chin and the fight was stopped at 1:51.

Gorham, 141.14 lbs of Houston is 22-0 with 17 knockouts. Costa, 140.13 lbs of Sao Paulo, BRA is 12-6.

Mikey Tallon stopped Leandro Blanc in the opening round of their eight-round super flyweight bout.

Tallon landed a perfect left to the body that put Blanc down and the fight was over at 2:53.

Tallon, 113.12 lbs of Liverpool, UK is 14-0 with three knockouts. Blanc, 113.7 lbs of Concordia, ARG us 8-5.

Pawel August won a six-round decision over Simon Zachunhuber in a super middleweight bout of undefeated fighters.

August, 170.7 lbs of Thunton, UK won by a 58-56 score and is 18-0. Zachunhuber, 169.6 lbs of Erding, GER is 28-1.

Felix Cash stopped Liam O’Hare in round two of a 10-round middleweight fight.

In round one, Cash dropped O’Hare with a counter right. Seconds later, a flurry that was finished off by a right put O’Hare down again. Early in round two, Cash landed a big right that put O’Hare made O’Hare crouch his legs and the fight was stopped at 22 seconds

Cash, 162.15 lbs is 17-1 with 11 knockouts. O’Hare, 162.2 lbs is 13-3.

Sultan Almohammed stopped Hector Lozano in round three of a four-round junior lightweight bout.

Almohammed landed an uppercut that was followed by a jab and four right hands that sandwiched around a left and the fight was stopped at 2:46.

Almohammed, 130.15 lbs of Riyadh, SA is 3-0 with two knockouts. Lozano, 131.2 lbs of El Fuerte, MEX is 3-8-2

Eliot Whale stopped Tom Hill in round four of their six-round welterweight bout.

Whale broke down Hill and the fight was stopped at 2:39.

Whale, 149.3 lbs of Sidcub, UK is 14-0 with nine knockouts. Hill, 147.4 lbs of Red Car, ENG is 12-5.

• In the Netflix and MVP blockbuster live main event on Friday, December 19 at Miami’s Kaseya Center, Anthony Joshua (29-4, 26 KOs) delivered a sixth-round knockout of Jake Paul (12-2, 7 KOs).
• The main event scored an estimated average minute audience (AMA) of 33 million Live+1 viewers globally from opening to closing bell, per VideoAmp and Netflix.
• The fight was a standout moment for female fight viewership, with the Alycia Baumgardner vs. Leila Beaudoin co-main event drawing in an estimated AMA of 15 million Live +1 viewers globally.
• The event reached Netflix’s Top 10 in 91 countries and ranked #1 in 45 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Australia, Mexico, and Argentina. 
• The event set a new record as the highest-grossing boxing gate in the Kaseya Center’s history. 
• Jake vs. Joshua generated 1.25 billion impressions across Netflix’s global social channels. The fight was a top trending topic on X worldwide, trending #1 in the US, UK, and Brazil. 
• This slow-motion clip of Anthony Joshua knocking out Jake Paul is now the highest performing clip from a Netflix live event ever with more than 214 million impressions across Netflix social  channels.
• EverPass estimates that nearly 600,000 viewers experienced the fight in commercial venues nationwide, reflecting the event’s exceptional reach across bars, restaurants, casinos and hospitality locations throughout the U.S.
• The fight attracted a star-studded ringside audience including Kay Adams, Buju Banton, Michael Irvin, Swae Lee, Bert Kreischer, Paulie Malignaggi, Brandon Marshall, Rory McIlroy, Logan Paul, Dave Portnoy, Matt Rife, Trippie Redd, Rick Ross, Rolando Romero, Benny Safdie, Ryan Serhant, Shaggy, Juan Soto, Antonio Tarver, Timbaland, Young Thug, Ty Dolla $ign, Tekashi69 and MVP’s Lucas Bahdi, Shadasia Green, and Wanna Walton.
• Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua is the latest live, can’t-miss event on Netflix. Upcoming  live events include NFL Christmas Day games, WWE Raw, Skyscraper Live, MLB Opening Night, the Home Run Derby, Field of Dreams, and more.  Jake vs. Joshua  marks Netflix’s third live event with Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) — following Paul vs. Tyson and Taylor vs. Serrano III. 
• Jake vs. Joshua  was produced by Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and EverWonder.
• Full event results are available at tudum.com. 

Total viewership Live+1 AMA estimates are derived from VideoAmp data in the US (In-Home, Live+1), EverPass (US), and first-party data ex-US.

MIAMI, FL  –  December 19, 2025 –? Most Valuable Promotions’ (MVP) highly anticipated Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day took place tonight at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, streaming live only on Netflix at no additional cost to its 300+ million members worldwide. The event featured boxing’s biggest disruptor, international superstar and WBA #14-ranked cruiserweight Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul (12-2, 7 KOs) as he faced his most formidable challenge to date, the victorious two-time unified WBO, WBA, and IBF heavyweight world champion, Olympic gold medalist and knockout machine Anthony “AJ” Joshua (29-4, 26 KOs) in a sanctioned professional heavyweight bout. The global megafight marked Paul’s second live boxing event on Netflix following his record-breaking bout against Mike Tyson in November 2024 and continued MVP and Netflix’s run of delivering must-watch, culture-defining live sporting events on a global scale.

At the press conference following the fights, the fighters had much to discuss. 

ANTHONY JOSHUA QUOTES

On dealing with Jake Paul and what he could have done better: What I could have done better is a lot of things, 100%. In the fight game, you’ve seen the amazing fighters that have graced us over the last hundred years. The expectations that we put on ourselves are immense, but I tried my best. Jake [did] well while it lasted….I wish that I could have knocked him out at the start, but as we saw tonight, Jake has spirit. He has some heart. He tried his best, and I take my hat off to him because number one, a lot of fighters haven’t got in the ring with me, and Jake did. And secondly, even when he got knocked down, he kept on trying to get up, and I take my hat off to him. So, America, I think you have someone who could potentially, if he still has the heart for it, come back again, dust the dirt off his shoulder, and come again, and maybe sell out this center sometime in 2026. 

On clinching, body shots, and the finish:  In the clinch, he [did] really well. When you’re in survival mode, you’ll always find a way. I was trying to look for certain shots. I actually wanted to let my hands go in the clinch, but he [did] well to tie my hands up. And as you could see, when they were free, I tried to land a few body shots. And yeah, I tried when I could. It was a bit messy, but from a systematical breakdown, the right hand landed, it found its home, and the referee waved it off after. I would’ve loved to have landed some more body shots, but it wasn’t for tonight. Maybe in the future, but we got the job done in the end anyway.

On whether his win over Jake Paul was a “success”: No. I needed to do better. No, it’s a win, but it’s not a success. I think my coach expects more from me, and I expect more for myself. But what can we do? We can’t reverse the clock. I have to move forward. I have to put that in the past now. After today, you may see a bit of social media trying to lap up all of the algorithm attention, but for me, it’s in the past. I can’t live off of that win. I’ve got a lot of improvement that I need to do, so yeah, I’m not happy.

On falling out of love with boxing and regaining his focus: I had to take a look at my life, make necessary changes to put my love back to the sport. This sport is unforgiving. If you don’t give a hundred percent attention, those belts would be torn away from you and be put on someone else’s waist who gives it the love and attention that boxing needs. I wasn’t giving it enough love and attention. It wasn’t that I stepped away because I didn’t want to fight. It’s that I stepped away because I knew if I’m going to be in boxing, I need to be a hundred percent.

On whether he would go straight into the Tyson-Fury fight from here: Yeah. I would. 

NAKISA BIDARIAN QUOTES

On the outcome of the fight: I could not be happier with the fact that Jake is safe, and more so that he showed his heart. I don’t know if you guys were looking on Twitter, but until about 20 minutes ago, the number one trending thing on Twitter wasn’t Jake Paul getting knocked out, wasn’t Jake Paul, wasn’t Anthony Joshua. It literally was the phrase #RespectForJakePaul. And I can tell you guys, I have so much respect for that young man.

On MVP’s growth in the past year: It just speaks to [MVP’s] ability to disrupt the sport led by Jake Paul at the forefront for a company that started in August of 2021, so a little bit less than four years ago. And I’m excited about what our prospects are going into 2026 in terms of boxing, in terms of women’s boxing, in terms of going international, and in terms of getting into different business lines as well. We’ve shown we can put on the biggest events in the world with the biggest distributor in the world, and having their support and their confidence and their belief in what Jake and I do on the rest of the team is invaluable.

On Jake’s performance vs. Anthony Joshua: The reality is Jake lost because of the size difference, not because of the skill difference. AJ was hanging on that neck, pushing him down. And when you have someone that heavy constantly doing that, it does suck the energy out of you. AJ talked about sucking out or taking out the man’s soul. He didn’t take out his soul. He did take out his energy, and that’s when he was able to get the finish.

On the UK’s reaction to Jake vs. Joshua: I’m going to leave you guys with this. I saw a lot of comments, particularly from the UK, about Jake Paul as a novice boxer who shouldn’t be in the ring with Anthony Joshua. He took some rounds from Anthony Joshua. It took Anthony Joshua six rounds to put out a man who’s been in the sport for six years and took on the challenge in four weeks, so put some respect on Jake Paul’s name in the UK. 

On conspiracy theories about the fight being “rigged”: It was interesting. Every time I spoke about this as a dangerous fight or put out a tweet that said no matter what happens, he’s already won, it turned into “you don’t even believe in your man.” But on the flip side was “the event is rigged, Jake’s going to win” or “he’s not going to knock him out.” Maybe the powers that be in boxing paid Jake Paul a loss tonight. Maybe that’s what happened. Maybe it was a flip rigged, right? Jake was going to kick AJ’s ass. But the reality is, my hope was that nobody would get hurt from the first fight of the night to the last fight of the night. And ultimately that’s what happened.

ALYCIA BAUMGARDNER QUOTES

On making history as just the second unified women’s world champion in history to defend her titles with 12 three-minute rounds: I’m still soaking in this win. And like I said, when Nakisa mentioned, ‘Hey, three minutes, 12 rounds, what do you think?’ I said, ‘Let’s do it.’ And to be able to say that I did it, I made history. I’m the best woman fighter there is in the game right now. My skills are a 10/10 and I’m only getting better. And that’s the thing. You guys see just glimpses of who Alycia Baumgardner is. And this was just one of those moments where you saw just a little bit. So I’m looking forward to what the future looks like and still continuing to fight these 12, three-minute rounds.

On setting a new standard for women’s boxing: I feel amazing after that performance. And yes, there is a standard, and there’s high expectations that I have for myself. The expectations that MVP has for me, when you think of an athlete, when you think of someone who is a competitor, you think of Alycia Bumgardner, and you think about Alycia stepping up to the plate and showcasing what she always talks about and backing it up. And so yes, it is a standard and I think it only gets better. Like he said, the knockout came in that last [third] minute. So I know exactly what that feeling is, and I know exactly how I want to do things moving forward.

On Caroline Dubois calling her out: Listen, like I said before, she’s a puppy, right? And with puppies, they need some potty training, and that’s what she needs. She needs some potty training before she steps up to a big dog like myself. And like I said, the standard that I’m setting for myself is 12 rounds, three minutes, and I saw her performance. She looked like she got tired, and she didn’t look like what she talks about. So she knows exactly what she has to do, and I know what I’m doing. There’s a difference.”

CHERNEKA JOHNSON QUOTES

On what’s next for women’s boxing in 2026 and beyond: I think MVP is on the right path with already providing that platform for women. They’ve got a big stable, and they’re able to make those fights happen with all the women that they have at the moment. I think there’s going to be some great fights happening within the division and within the stable of MVP fighters [next year]..

On defending her belts: I just wanted to make a shoutout to MVP for providing this platform for us and to be able to showcase our skills. It’s been incredible to be on another amazing show. For my first defense of my belts and to be a part of this incredible show here in Miami is just another opportunity to be able to level up once again.

CAROLINE DUBOIS QUOTES

On her US debut and recent MVP signing: I want to say thank you to Miami, thank you to MVP, thank you to Jake Paul and Nakisa for getting me on the card on such short notice. We signed for the fight two weeks ago, and it was just an option of like, ‘Are you going to take it, yes or no?’ And we said yes. So I’m very happy to be given the opportunity.  Every kid’s dream growing up is to fight in America. I was able to achieve that today, and it was really surreal this week. Really surreal. But I was happy to get it out of the way. Even coming on [as] early [on the card] as I did, I was just so happy to get it out the way. I know that the next fight is going to be a big one. And if it’s in America, if it’s in the UK, I’ve done it, I’ve been there, I’ve done it. There’s no pressure.

On the next steps for women’s boxing: Super fights between the best fighters, the best. Buildups, we need to have buildups. We need to have competition. We need to have that friction, that controversy in terms of somewhat A-side thinks they’re going to win, a B-side thinks they’re going to win. And when you have that against two elite fighters where no one can decide, and it’s fifty-fifty, that’s big fights, that’s big money.

ANDERSON “THE SPIDER” SILVA  QUOTES

On fighting at age 50: I don’t think about my age. I am training with the young guys every day, and I keep doing a lot of different training and I think age is only a number.

On the difference between MMA and boxing: It’s two different sports. Boxing for me is hard because the footwork, hands up the whole time, is very hard for me. But it’s two different sports. I think MMA is, you have different disciplines to learn. In boxing, you have to work on your footwork, your hands up, and a lot of different techniques. But for me, boxing is hard. It’s very hard to learn.

EDDIE HEARN QUOTES

On Jake Paul’s performance and future after fighting Joshua: I really take my hat off to [Jake Paul]. As AJ said, look, that last shot would’ve knocked out a lot of heavyweights. And I know he went down heavily, but he was conscious on the floor. There’s a lot of negative people out there. There’s a lot of people who want to criticize people. They’re not doing what Jake Paul’s done. He just went in with Anthony Joshua and gave it his best shot. 

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions and @Netflix, on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions and @Netflix, or on Netflix’s Tudum.

About MVP

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize return for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP have produced Jake Paul’s last seven global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Chavez Jr. match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April of 2022 when Serrano went head to head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. MVP made history again in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix. MVP’s Paul vs. Tyson streamed live globally on Netflix and shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of Paul vs. Tyson and the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., which was the 8th most bought pay-per-view event in history.

About Netflix 

Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films, and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause, and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time. Jake vs. Joshua will be the latest large scale live event to air on Netflix, following the super middleweight championship fight between Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford and the Six Kings Slam tennis tournament. WWE Raw continues to air every week globally. After the Jake vs. Joshua fight, NFL Christmas Gameday returns to Netflix with two matchups on Christmas Day: the Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings.

About Kaseya Center

Located in the center of booming downtown Miami and the Entertainment District, Kaseya Center—home of the NBA Champion Miami HEAT—hosts 80+ non-basketball events each year including A-list concerts, family shows, sporting events, national conferences and more. Built with state-of-the-art sound and lighting and HD and electronic media signage inside and out, the impressive 19,600-seat Kaseya Center is currently ranked the #1 arena in Florida for the 10th consecutive year—and the 13th time during the past 14 years—according to Billboard’s 2024 year-end rankings. Kaseya Center is also among the leading facilities in the country for hosting Latin entertainment. The Center has led the renaissance of downtown Miami over the past two decades, helping to transform the area into a thriving arts and entertainment district. The facility has hosted more than 1,200 events including diverse musical superstars such as Marc Anthony, Celine Dion, Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, The Killers, Bad Bunny, Carrie Underwood, Dua Lipa, Tool, Imagine Dragons, Kane Brown, Karol G, Drake, Andrea Bocelli and Paul McCartney, just to name a few. In 2009, Kaseya Center became among the first existing buildings in the country to have achieved LEED certification by the United States Green Building Council for its commitment to sustainability practices. More recently, in 2021, the Arena achieved its second LEED gold recertification. For more information about Kaseya Center, visit kaseyacenter.com.

Follow all the action as Jake Paul takes on former Heavyweight champion from Miami.  The action begins at 8 PM ET with Olympian Jahmal Harvey plus Anderson Silva takes on Tyron Woodley as well as unified junior lightweight champion Alycia Baumgardner battling Leila Beaudoin

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Round 1: Right from Joshua

Round 2 Joshua missing

Round 3 Paul gets in a left…Uooercut from Paul..Jab..Left to body from Joshua..

Round 4 Jab from Joshua..Right for Paul..Jab from Joshua,,uppercut..Left from Paul..

Round 5 Bug uooecut from Joshua..Paul lands a right..RIGHT AND DOWN GOES PAUL..RIGHT AND DOWN GOES PAUL..Right from Paul..Big Flurry from Joshua

Round 6 Right and left from Joshua…RIGHT AND DOWN GIES PAUL..Big uppercuy...HUGE RIGHT AND DOWN GIES PAUL..HE DOES NOT BEAT THE COUNT

ROUND 1 

ROUND 2 Right from Baumgardner…Right…

ROUND 3 Right from Baumgardner..Jab and right from Beaudoin…Counter from Baumgardner

ROUND 4 Beaudoin starting to swell under left eye.  Left from Baumgardner

ROUND 5 Counter right from Beaudoin…Short left hook from Baumgardner..Uppercut

ROUND 7 Good Counter from Baumgardmer..Right to head..Lead right..Counter from Beaudoin..Lead right from Baumgardner…Nice right…COUNTER RIGHT AND DOWN GOES BEAUDOIN

ROUND 8  3 punch combo from Baumgardner…Body…1-2…right to the body

ROUND 9 Counter left hook from Baumgardner..Right from Beaudoin,,Right from Baumgardner,,left and jab from Beaudoin..

ROUND 10 Jab from Beaudoin…Chceck left hook from Baumgarder…Body..Left hook..Lead left from Beaudoin..Jab to body from Baumgardner..3 punch combination

ROUND 11 Hard right and body shot from Baumgardner…Another body shot..Right to head from Beaudoin..Body shot..

ROUND 12 Right from Baumgardner

Round 1:
Round 2 Body shot from Silva...BIG RIGHT UPPERCUT AND DOWN GOES WOODLEY…THE FIGHT IS STOPPED

Round 1 Jab from Harvey..LEFT HOOK AND DOWN GOES CERVANTES..Right hook staggers Cervantes
Round 2 Lead right uppercut from Harvey
Round 3 Left from Harvey..2 Hard shots…Right Cross
Round 4 Chopping right from Harvey…Jab…Cerantes lands a right and right to body…Right uppercut and overhand left from Harvey..Double jab and body shot..Nice body 
Round 5 Right from Harvey
Round 6 Jab to body from Harvey.

60-53 ON ALL CARDS FOR HARVEY

It took Anthony Joshua longer then most expected, but once he caught up to Jake Paul, he bludgeoned the YouTube star and scored four knockdowns en-route to a sixth round stoppage at The Kaseya Center in Miami.

Paul started the fight by circling the exterior of the ring like he was trying out for the Olympic track team, not really looking to engage and looking to land a pot shot from time to time. Joshua loaded up on several occasions and swung at air.

Finally in round five, Paul started to look fatigued and Joshua landed some body shots that started to slow Paul down Later In the round, Joshua landed a big right hand that put Paul on the canvas. Joshua started to smell blood and dropped Paul with another right. Paul tried to fight back and was able to get out of the round. With Paul hurt, Joshua scored two knockdowns in round six with the latter being a crushing right to jaw and the Paul did not beat the count at 1:31.

Joshua, 243.4 lbs of Watford, ENG is 29-4 with 26 knockouts. Paul.216.6 lbs of Puerto Rico via Cleveland is 12-2.

Baumgardner Decisions Beaudoin; Retains Unified 130-Pound titles

Alycia Baumgardner retained her IBF/WBA/WBO 130-pound titles with a 12-round unanimous decisions over Leila Beaudoin

In round four, Beaudoin began to swell under left eye.

At the end of round seven, Baumgardner landed a short right to the side of the chin that sent Beaudoin down.

Baumgardner, 129.2 ls of Dallas won by scores of 117-110 twice and 118-109 and is now 17-1. Beaudoin, 130 lbs of Quebec is now13-2.

Anderson Silva Knocks Out Tyron Woodley in 2

50-year-old Anderson Silva stopped Tyron Woodley in round two of a scheduled eight-round cruiserweight bout featuring former UFC champions.

In round two, Silva landed a perfect right uppercut that dropped Woodley hard. Woodley got up but was unable to continue at 1:33.

Silva, 101.4 lbs of Brazil is now 4-2 with three knockouts. Woodleym 194 lbs of Saint Louis is 0-3.

Harvey Decisions Cervantes

Jahmal Harvey scored a six-round unanimous decision over Kevin Cervantes in a super featherweight bout.

In round one, Harvey dropped Cervantes with a left hand.

Harvey landed 185 of 460 punches. Cervantes landed 37 of 196.

Harvey, 129.6 lbs of Oxon Hill, MD won by scores of 60-53 on all cards and is now 2-0. Cervantes, 130 lbs is now 5-1.

In round six, DuBois dropped Panatta with a right hook to the jaw,

Yokasta Valle retained the WBC Strawweight title with a 10-round umajority decision over Yadira Bustillos.

Valle was cut over her right hairline in round three due to accidental headbutt. In round four, Bustillos was cut over her right eye.

Valle landed 154 of 504 punches. Bustillos was 136 of 541.

Valle, 104.8 lbs of San Jose, CR won by scores of 98-92, 96-94 and 95-95 and is now 34-3. Bustillos, 104.6 lbs of Las Vegas is 11-2..

Avious Griffin rebounded from a a knockout defeat to stop Justin Cardona in the opening round of their eight-round welterweight bout.

In round one, Griffin landed a huge left hook that staggered Cardona to the ropes and to the canvas and he did not beat the count at 2:59.

Griffin, 146.4 lbs of Chattanooga, TN is 18-1 with 17 knockouts. Cardona, 145.6 lbs

Olympic Silver medal winner Keno Marley won his pro debut with a four-round unanimous decision over Diarra Davis Jr. in a cruiserweight bout.

Early in round one, Marley landed a perfect right on the whiskers that sent Davis down.

Marley landed 103 of 222 punches. Davis was 25 of 150.

Marley, 198.6 lbs of Sao Paulo, BRA won by scores of 40-35 in all cards and is now 1-0. Davis, 188.4 lbs of Canyon County, CA is 2-2.

MIAMI, FL –  December 18, 2025  –? Today at The Fillmore Miami Beach, international superstar and WBA #14-ranked cruiserweight Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) and two-time unified WBO, WBA, and IBF heavyweight world champion, Olympic gold medalist and knockout machine Anthony “AJ” Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) stepped on the scales ahead of their highly anticipated showdown.

Fighters on the main and preliminary cards participated in the weigh-in, including MVP’s undisputed super featherweight world champion Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner (16-1, 7 KOs) who will make a unified WBA, WBO, and IBF world title defense at 130lbs against Canada’s #2 IBF, #3 WBO and WBA contender Leila Beaudoin (13-1, 2 KOs). Additional fighters included Anderson “The Spider” Silva (3-2, 2 KOs), Tyron Woodley (0-2), Jahmal Harvey (1-0, 1 KO), Kevin Cervantes (5-0, 5 KOs), Cherneka “Sugar Neekz” Johnson (18-2, 8 KOs), Amanda “Bambola” Galle (12-0-1,1 KO), “Sweet” Caroline Dubois (11-0-1, 5 KOs), Camilla Panetta (8-2-1,1 KO), Yokasta Valle (33-3, 10 KOs), Yadira “La Reina” Bustillos (11-, 2 KOs), Avious “Tha Underdog” Griffin (17-1, 16 KOs), Justin Cardona (10-1, 5 KOs), Keno Marley, and Diarra “Gift” Davis Jr (2-1, 1 KO).

For additional details on the final weights, please refer to the below bout sheet.

MAIN CARD 8:00 PM ET

Heavyweight Bout 

Jake “El Gallo de Dorado”  Paul vs.  Anthony “AJ” Joshua 

Dorado, PR via Cleveland, OH |  London, England 

12-1 (7 KOs) | 28-4 (25 KOs) 

216.6 | 243.4 

IBF/WBA/WBO Super Featherweight World Titles (130lbs)

Alycia Baumgardner vs. Leila Beaudoin 

Dallas, TX via Freemont, OH | Levis, Quebec, Canada 

16-1 (7 KOs) (1 NC) | 13-1 (2 KOs) 

129.2 | 130.0 

Cruiserweight Bout (195lbs)

Anderson “The Spider” Silva vs. Tyron Woodley 

Los Angeles, CA via Sao Paulo, Brazil | Ferguson, MO 

3-2 (2 KOs) | 0-2 

191.4 | 194.0 

Super Featherweight Bout (130lbs)

Jahmal Harvey vs. Kevin “El Chino” Cervantes 

Oxon Hill, MD | Valledupar, Colombia 

1-0 (1 KO) | 5-0 (5 KOs) 

129.6 | 130.0 

PRELIMS  4:45 PM ET

Undisputed Bantamweight World Title (118lbs)

Cherneka “Sugar Neekz” Johnson vs. Amanda “Bambola” Galle 

Gold Coast, Australia via Tauranga, NZ | Mississauga, Ontario, Canada 

18-2 (8 KOs) | 12-0-1 (1 KO) 

117.0 | 117.4 

WBC Lightweight World TItle (135lbs)

“Sweet” Caroline Dubois vs. Camilla Panatta 

London, England | West Palm Beach, FL via Latina, Italy 

11-0-1 (5 KOs) | 8-2-1 (1 KO) 

134.2 | 134.2 

WBC Straw Weight World Title (105lbs)

Yokasta Valle vs. Yadira “La Reina” Bustillos

San Jose, Costa Rica | Las Vegas, NV

33-3 (10 KOs) | 11-1 (2 KOs)

104.8 | 104.6

Welterweight Bout (147 lbs)

Avious “Tha Underdog” Griffin  vs. Justin Cardona

Chattanooga, TN | Salinas, CA 

17-1 (16 KOs) | 10-1 (5 KOs)

146.4 | 145.6 

Cruiserweight Bout (200 lbs)

Keno Marley vs. Diarra Davis Jr aka “Gift Davis”

Sao Paulo, Brazil | Canyon Country, California

Pro Debut | 2-1 (1 KO) 

198.6 | 188.4 

MVP’s Jake vs. Joshua will stream live globally on Netflix Friday, December 19 at 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT from Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The preliminary card will begin at 4:45pm ET.

About MVP

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize return for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP have produced Jake Paul’s last seven global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Chavez Jr. match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April of 2022 when Serrano went head to head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. MVP made history again in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix. MVP’s Paul vs. Tyson streamed live globally on Netflix and shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of Paul vs. Tyson and the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., which was the 8th most bought pay-per-view event in history.

About Netflix 

Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films, and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause, and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time. Jake vs. Joshua will be the latest large scale live event to air on Netflix, following the super middleweight championship fight between Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford and the Six Kings Slam tennis tournament. WWE Raw continues to air every week globally. After the Jake vs. Joshua fight, NFL Christmas Gameday returns to Netflix with two matchups on Christmas Day: the Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings.

About Kaseya Center

Located in the center of booming downtown Miami and the Entertainment District, Kaseya Center—home of the NBA Champion Miami HEAT—hosts 80+ non-basketball events each year including A-list concerts, family shows, sporting events, national conferences and more. Built with state-of-the-art sound and lighting and HD and electronic media signage inside and out, the impressive 19,600-seat Kaseya Center is currently ranked the #1 arena in Florida for the 10th consecutive year—and the 13th time during the past 14 years—according to Billboard’s 2024 year-end rankings. Kaseya Center is also among the leading facilities in the country for hosting Latin entertainment. The Center has led the renaissance of downtown Miami over the past two decades, helping to transform the area into a thriving arts and entertainment district. The facility has hosted more than 1,200 events including diverse musical superstars such as Marc Anthony, Celine Dion, Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, The Killers, Bad Bunny, Carrie Underwood, Dua Lipa, Tool, Imagine Dragons, Kane Brown, Karol G, Drake, Andrea Bocelli and Paul McCartney, just to name a few. In 2009, Kaseya Center became among the first existing buildings in the country to have achieved LEED certification by the United States Green Building Council for its commitment to sustainability practices. More recently, in 2021, the Arena achieved its second LEED gold recertification. For more information about Kaseya Center, visit kaseyacenter.com.

MIAMI, FL –  December 17, 2025  –?Today at The Fillmore Miami Beach, international superstar and WBA #14-ranked cruiserweight Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) and two-time unified WBO, WBA, and IBF heavyweight world champion, Olympic gold medalist and knockout machine Anthony “AJ” Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) came face to face at the final press conference before their highly anticipated bout streaming live exclusively on Netflix on Friday, December 19. 

Fighters across the main and preliminary cards participated in the press conference, including MVP’s undisputed super featherweight world champion Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner (16-1, 7 KOs) who will make a unified WBA, WBO, and IBF world title defense at 130lbs against Canada’s #2 IBF, #3 WBO and WBA contender Leila Beaudoin (13-1, 2 KOs) in the co-main event. Additional fighters in attendance included Anderson “The Spider” Silva (3-2, 2 KOs), Tyron Woodley (0-2), Jahmal Harvey (1-0, 1 KO), Kevin Cervantes (5-0, 5 KOs), Cherneka “Sugar Neekz” Johnson (18-2, 8 KOs), Amanda “Bambola” Galle (12-0-1,1 KO), “Sweet” Caroline Dubois (11-0-1, 5 KOs), Camilla Panetta (8-2-1,1 KO), Yokasta Valle (33-3, 10 KOs), Yadira “La Reina” Bustillos (11-, 2 KOs), Avious “Tha Underdog” Griffin (17-1, 16 KOs), Justin Cardona (10-1, 5 KOs), Keno Marley, and Diarra “Gift Davis” Davis Jr (2-1, 1 KO).

The event was punctuated by a fiery exchange between co-main event star Alycia Baumgardner and rising contender Caroline Dubois, with both women trading verbal jabs about the true face of women’s boxing and teasing a potential showdown in the future.

Hosted by renowned combat sports journalist Ariel Helwani, the fighters had plenty to say at the press conference about their upcoming matchups. See quotes below and view the full press conference on Netflix Sport’s YouTube and MVP’s YouTube.

JAKE PAUL QUOTES

On if he thinks Joshua is taking him seriously: Yeah, absolutely. And rightfully so. It’s smart on his part, but I believe he’s locked in and knows that this could potentially be the biggest loss and will be the biggest loss of his career. He has so much to lose in this fight. That’s what I plan on bringing to the table is the strategy behind this. I’ve got him in the corner and I know that those nerves are going to kick in once he sees what I can do to him.

On Joshua’s “licensed to kill” mentality: Let’s fucking go, bro. Let’s put on a show for the fans. Let’s go to war. Men have done crazier things throughout human history. This is the modern day gladiator sport. This is what we’re here to do is fuck each other up and I’m ready. I want his hardest punches. I want there to be no excuses when it’s all said and done, and let’s fucking kill each other.

On if he sees the fight as “old guard vs. new guard”: Not really. No… I think no one’s done more for the sport of boxing in the past decade than myself. So I think if people really cared about boxing, they’d want me to win. But I see where the angle that they’re coming from is that he’s the traditional boxer, has been doing it his whole life, etc. But I think that I’m more important for the sport of boxing. So if they actually cared about the sport, they would want me to win.

On critics and fighters who claim his fights are not “real”: I give them a cease and desist letter in their email for lying on my name. Then the lawsuit’s coming right after because these people won’t stop lying. I honestly take it as a compliment, but people need to shut the fuck up. Deontay Wilder, he’s been hit a lot by Tyson Fury, so he’s clearly not the smartest guy, but there’s nothing in the contract. AJ can attest to it. We’re going to war and that’s the end of the day that all my fights have been like.

On whether he believes this would be the biggest upset in sports history: Yeah, 100%. This is the Giants vs the Patriots 2007. I mean, the list goes on, but the odds are stacked against me. There’s no sporting teams in history that have gone together where it’s this big of a difference in terms of skill, experience, resume, height, weight, etc. So this is going to be the biggest upset in the history of sports and you guys get to witness it 

ANTHONY JOSHUA QUOTES

On criticism from Tyson Fury over his “kill” comments: It’s my job. We fight. We’re licensed to kill. I’m sure many people don’t understand it, but this is what my job is. When you’re in that ring, it’s a dangerous place to be and anything can happen. You hope your opponent leaves the ring safely, but if they don’t, you still have to go to bed knowing that you just done your job. It wasn’t personal.

On whether he feels pressure to represent “real” boxing against Jake Paul: People don’t like the fact that I’m fighting Jake. Whether that concerns me or not is another question. But if we look at the people that don’t want me to be here, but they want me to put an end to Jake Paul’s show, I understand it and that’s why I have to carry boxing on my back with this fight.

On what fans can expect who’ve never seen him fight before: A good ring entrance. A guy that’s very well-conditioned, understands the squared circle very well, understands himself very well, and is in a good place mentally and a good place physically. And just ready to go to, I want to say go to a war, but ready to showcase my skills, my punch selection, and my punch power. Basics. I’m looking forward to it.

On what a loss to Jake Paul would mean for his legacy: Come back again. You shake it off. And I’ll be headlining again in a year or two. It’s what it is. I’m a player in the game. You take some L’s, but without the L’s, you wouldn’t be here, ain’t it? You take some Ws, you dust it off. And then when I’m ready to hang up my gloves, I hang up my gloves and everyone would say, ‘Yeah, you done well. He was a tough competitor. But it is what it is. I’ve taken L’s and I’m standing strong now.

On whether Jake’s fearlessness creates a challenge for him: Jake Paul creates a great challenge for me, and he’s got a great mindset for sure. Great family, great brother, great person. So yeah, he definitely creates a good challenge for me. But as I said earlier, competition is really good.

ALYCIA BAUMGARDNER QUOTES

On why she wanted to fight under the same rules as men: MVP stands for equality and they gave me the option and I took the challenge. As always, I am a competitor. I never back down. I always say yes. And again, you will see just an awesome athlete, a woman athlete, Friday night doing what she does best.

Responding to Dubois’ remarks about a future matchup and the debate over the face of women’s boxing: I mean, baby, I’m the co-main event for a reason. So listen, one thing about a puppy, you got to train them and you got to take your time with them puppies. So take your time. Be patient. Let the big dog do what the big dog do. Eat. All right. I’m here. This ain’t the UK, this is the USA – we going to welcome you real good here in Miami. So yeah, let’s have a good time Friday night. Welcome to the team. We’re both on the same card and you guys can make up your mind.

LEILA BEAUDOIN QUOTES

On Baumgardner’s confident trash talk and her own approach: I really don’t mind what she says. I believe in myself. I know my worth. 

ANDERSON SILVA QUOTES

On motivation at age 50: The motivation is passion and love. And I have my biggest idol [Roy Jones] here in front of me. I remember when I was watching Mr. Roy Jones fighting in the Olympic Games, I just looked and said, ‘Whoa, one day I will become a champion the same as this man.’ And I’m here today to show him my respect for the boxing community.

TYRON WOODLEY QUOTES

On fighting Anderson Silva: I feel like for me, it’s my chance to go forward to increase my legacy. And for once, it’s an opportunity for me to fight somebody that brings my value up. Anderson, that’s the type of excitement that I got when the fight was requested. And it didn’t take me long. I really said yes almost before we even talked about it, so it’s time to get it on. Can’t wait.

JAHMAL HARVEY QUOTES

On fighting on the main card: It’s an honor. A dream come true. I’m sitting up here with all these champions sitting around all this great talent, just my second pro fight and being able to showcase my talent on Netflix to the world. Like you said, second pro fight, not a lot of people get this opportunity. And I’m not going to take this opportunity for granted. I’ve been training. I’ve been ready since back in November and I just got more time to prepare. So now y’all just going to see an extra ferocious beast in the ring. 

KEVIN CERVANTES QUOTES

On what he has to do to beat Jahmal Harvey: Well, thank you for the opportunity. Thank God. Thank you, MVP. I think that what I have to do is stand there and show what I can do.

CHERNEKA JOHNSON QUOTES

On Amanda Galle as an opponent: Amanda had a great last fight. I’m expecting her to come with all that she has. I’ve got something that she wants and when you want something, you fight for it, but she’s never fought anyone like me before.

AMANDA GALLE QUOTES

On fighting for the undisputed title: I’ve been in the game for 20 years. Everything I’ve been through to this moment has prepared me to execute. Friday night, a whole bunch of skills that Neekz hasn’t seen. 20 years experience. I’m ready to execute it all and come Friday night we are going to be the fight of the night. 

CAROLINE DUBOIS QUOTES

On her US debut and MVP signing: It’s a blessing, a privilege, and I’m soaking it all in. I think every kid’s dream is to fight in America. I remember growing up watching Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather, Roy Jones and all these guys, these are American superstars. And when you make it in America, you make it. Having the opportunity to cross the pond so early in my career is a blessing, a privilege. Honestly, I just can’t wait to go out there, perform, and have everybody knowing my name because I know that’s exactly what’s going to happen.

On a potential fight with Alycia Baumgardner: I feel like for women’s boxing, me vs Alycia Baumgardner is one of the best fights for women’s boxing…..I’m hearing a lot of talk about Alycia being the face of women’s boxing and the best woman boxer. And I disagree with that 100%. I think it’s awesome that we’re both on the same card and you will be able to make up your own mind about who is the best.

CAMILLA PANATTA QUOTES

On fighting Dubois, the hype of her debut, and the idea of spoiling it: I’m here for this. I’m not here just to show up. I know the level of this fight because I know Caroline. And first of all, I want to say thank you to MVP for this great opportunity in my career. And I know her level, but I also know what I’ve done my whole career. And I think I deserve to be here and show that I deserve this fight

YOKASTA VALLE QUOTES

On sparring with her opponent and defending her title: I know that I did some sparring with her and I know she wants to fight me. She is a warrior. She is strong, and she wants to be world champion, but I’m here to defend myself. 

YADIRA BUSTILLOS QUOTES

On her second title shot and what fans can expect: I’m coming to get my belt that I’ve been waiting for for a long time. I want to thank MVP and Jake Paul for giving me this opportunity. I’m truly excited to be here, and I can’t wait to show you guys my skills. And the sparring session was just a sparring session, and I’m prepared to show you guys what my skills are.

AVIOUS GRIFFIN QUOTES

On coming back after losing: Yeah, well we went back to the lab and we started from the ground up and just been working on the base. That was just the first loss that y’all seen, but I’ve had plenty of losses that I bounced back from and Friday y’all will see me bounce back from another.

JUSTIN CARDONA QUOTES

On preparing for Griffin: I stay ready all year round and there’s plenty of things I seen that I could just give you, but I’m just going to keep that to myself and you guys will see coming fight night. I’ll be walking out of there victorious.

KENO MARLEY QUOTES

On fighting on the card and sharing it with Anderson Silva: I’m very happy to be here participating in this great card in this biggest event together with Anderson Silva, Jake, and Joshua. This is a dream come true for me, and I’m going to continue to grow in this community.

DIARRA DAVIS JR QUOTES

On the meaning of his nickname “The Gift”: That’s the meaning of my name. My name is Dier, like the air we breathe. So that’s why he calls me ‘Gift.’

Jake vs. Joshua will be available to stream live globally on all Netflix plans, at no additional cost to subscribers on Friday, December 19. The broadcast will feature live commentary in English, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, and German.

About MVP

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize return for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP have produced Jake Paul’s last seven global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Chavez Jr. match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April of 2022 when Serrano went head to head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. MVP made history again in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix. MVP’s Paul vs. Tyson streamed live globally on Netflix and shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of Paul vs. Tyson and the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., which was the 8th most bought pay-per-view event in history.

About Netflix 

Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films, and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause, and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time. Jake vs. Joshua will be the latest large scale live event to air on Netflix, following the super middleweight championship fight between Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford and the Six Kings Slam tennis tournament. WWE Raw continues to air every week globally. After the Jake vs. Joshua fight, NFL Christmas Gameday returns to Netflix with two matchups on Christmas Day: the Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings.

About Kaseya Center

Located in the center of booming downtown Miami and the Entertainment District, Kaseya Center—home of the NBA Champion Miami HEAT—hosts 80+ non-basketball events each year including A-list concerts, family shows, sporting events, national conferences and more. Built with state-of-the-art sound and lighting and HD and electronic media signage inside and out, the impressive 19,600-seat Kaseya Center is currently ranked the #1 arena in Florida for the 10th consecutive year—and the 13th time during the past 14 years—according to Billboard’s 2024 year-end rankings. Kaseya Center is also among the leading facilities in the country for hosting Latin entertainment. The Center has led the renaissance of downtown Miami over the past two decades, helping to transform the area into a thriving arts and entertainment district. The facility has hosted more than 1,200 events including diverse musical superstars such as Marc Anthony, Celine Dion, Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, The Killers, Bad Bunny, Carrie Underwood, Dua Lipa, Tool, Imagine Dragons, Kane Brown, Karol G, Drake, Andrea Bocelli and Paul McCartney, just to name a few. In 2009, Kaseya Center became among the first existing buildings in the country to have achieved LEED certification by the United States Green Building Council for its commitment to sustainability practices. More recently, in 2021, the Arena achieved its second LEED gold recertification. For more information about Kaseya Center, visit kaseyacenter.com.

MIAMI, FL (December 15, 2025) – Rising welterweight prospect, Justin “The Stallion” Cardona (10-1, 5 KOs) has wrapped up training camp as he readies himself for the biggest opportunity of his professional career. Cardona will face dangerous knockout artist Avious Griffin (17-1, 16 KOs) in an 8-round welterweight bout on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The bout will take place on the highly anticipated Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua card, promoted by Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and broadcast live globally on Netflix, placing Cardona on one of the largest stages in modern boxing.

Cardona emphasized that consistency and preparation have been the foundation of his growth, noting that the camp has sharpened his conditioning, timing, and confidence heading into fight night. Reflecting on the work he’s put in behind closed doors, Cardona expressed gratitude for the process and the people around him. “This camp has probably been the most focused and disciplined of my career,” said Cardona on his recent training camp. “Every day, my team pushed me to get better — not just physically, but mentally. We didn’t cut corners. We studied, we worked, and we stayed humble. I’m thankful to have a team that believes in me and holds me accountable, because that’s what prepares you for moments like this.”

Acknowledging the challenge Griffin presents while remaining confident in his own preparation, Cardona spoke respectfully of his opponent. Rather than overlooking the danger, Cardona made it clear that respect and readiness are central to his mindset heading into the bout. “Avious Griffin is a strong, explosive fighter with a lot of knockouts, and I respect what he’s done in the ring,” Cardona said regarding Avious Griffin and his power. “Anyone with that record deserves respect. At the same time, I trust my preparation and my skills. I’ve trained for every scenario, and I’m ready to go in there and compete at the highest level.”

Focused on performance rather than outcomes, trusting that results will follow, Cardona added that he remains grounded. For Cardona, this fight represents more than just another victory, it’s a defining opportunity. “A win on this stage would mean everything,” Cardona explained on what a win would mean for his career. “I’ve worked my whole life for opportunities like this. It would show that the sacrifices, the setbacks, and the long nights were worth it. But more than anything, it would open the door to bigger opportunities and allow me to keep building toward my goals the right way.”

Appearing on a globally streamed Netflix card is a milestone Cardona does not take lightly. Cardona concluded by emphasizing that he plans to make the most of the moment — not with words, but with performance. “I’m extremely grateful to MVP for believing in me and giving me this platform,” said Cardona on fighting on MVP’s global Netflix event. “Fighting on a global event like this, on Netflix, is something most fighters only dream about. I don’t take it for granted. I’m proud to represent myself, my family, and my team on a stage that reaches fans all over the world.”

With momentum building and the boxing world watching, Justin Cardona vs. Avious Griffin promises to be a compelling welterweight clash on one of the year’s most talked-about cards. Fight fans can catch all the action live on Netflix on December 19, 2025, from the Kaseya Center in Miami.

NEW YORK, NY – December 9, 2025 – Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today announced the signing of Britain’s undefeated WBC lightweight world champion and 2020 Olympian “Sweet” Caroline Dubois (11-0-1, 5 KOs) to its decorated roster of current and former world champions. Dubois, who is widely regarded as one of the most exciting young talents in the sport, adds an immediate championship presence to MVP’s growing lightweight roster MVP British signees Ellie Scotney, Chantelle Cameron, WBO champion Terri Harper, Savannah Marshall, Ramla Ali, and Shannon Courtenay. Dubois’ signing is the latest move underscoring MVP’s commitment to elevating elite UK women’s boxing on the global stage. 

Dubois will make her promotional debut in a 10-round WBC lightweight world title defense at 135lbs against Italy’s Camila Panatta (8-2-1, 1 KO) on the preliminary card of MVP’s Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, on Friday, December 19. The mega-event is headlined by the colossal global showdown between boxing’s biggest disruptor, international superstar and WBA #15-ranked cruiserweight Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) and two-time unified WBO, WBA, and IBF heavyweight world champion, Olympic gold medalist and knockout machine Anthony “AJ” Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, on Friday, December 19, live only on Netflix. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com. Dubois will also participate in all fight week events leading up to the event.

WBC lightweight world champion Caroline Dubois fights out of London, England. Her amateur career was nothing short of legendary, a dominant run that included winning the gold medal at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games, becoming England’s first World Youth Champion (2018), and capturing four European Youth Championship titles between 2016 and 2019. This amateur dominance earned her the prestigious BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award in 2019. In 2021, she represented Team GB at the Tokyo Summer Olympics, reaching the quarter-finals. 

Dubois made her professional debut in February 2022 and quickly established herself in the lightweight division. In September 2023, she earned her first major professional title, winning the vacant IBO lightweight world title via unanimous decision. Her ascent continued in August 2024, when she defeated Maira Moneo to claim the WBC Interim lightweight title. Following a relinquishment of the title, Dubois was elevated to become the WBC lightweight world champion in December 2024. The 24-year-old southpaw successfully retained her titles in 2025, most recently securing a majority decision win against Bo Mi Re Shin in March. With her unbeaten record and undeniable star power, Dubois enters the MVP fold poised for unification fights and major global events.

“Signing with MVP is the next step in my career, I’m proud to be under their roster, and I believe they will be able to help me on my Quest for Greatness,” said Caroline Dubois. “The mission must be to become the face of women’s boxing. I’m super excited to make my debut on MVP and Netflix on Friday, December 19. Winning and winning in style, while announcing myself on the biggest stage and platform, is my dream and main motivation.”

“Caroline Dubois has been the most coveted free agent in women’s boxing and we are thrilled to have her join MVP.  She’s a champion, an Olympian and a rising star in the UK and beyond, and she makes her MVP debut Friday, December 19, as she joins the stacked Jake vs. Joshua card in her third world title defense.” said Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions. “While existing and new boxing promoters battle about belts, MVP’s focus on women’s boxing is driven by creating a global brand, with the largest roster of elite fighters, that delivers a product that is unquestionably the best athletes in the sport. Adding an undefeated world champion of Caroline’s caliber is another key piece to that vision. She joins our elite British contingent, and we look forward to providing her the opportunity to continue her rise with an MVP event in the UK in early 2026.

Camilla Panatta is a skilled Italian southpaw whose discipline, international experience, and well-rounded style have established her as a respected contender. Born in Latina, Italy and now based in West Palm Beach, Florida, Panatta is known for her solid fundamentals, steady work ethic, and a competitive mindset that carries across borders. Since turning professional in 2021, she has built an 8-2-1 record while competing in Europe and Mexico. Her style blends sharp European technique with the pressure and resilience she developed through extensive training and fighting in Mexico. That experience strengthened her body attack, inside exchanges, and overall volume — all of which have become defining elements of her approach in the ring. Panatta was selected as a primary sparring partner for undisputed champion Katie Taylor during Taylor’s high-profile camps for the Amanda Serrano mega-fights, including their historic Madison Square Garden bout. Serving as Taylor’s first choice across multiple camps reflects Panatta’s technical quality, toughness, and ability to mirror elite styles with accuracy. Those camps also provided key insights into championship-level preparation. Known for her professionalism, adaptability, and readiness to face challenges outside her home country, Panatta continues to gain momentum and expand her footprint in the sport. She speaks English and Spanish in addition to her native Italian. Panatta has won the WBC Latin featherweight title, challenged for the WBA Gold featherweight title, and competed in Team Combat League as part of the Boston Butchers roster.

“This fight isn’t just a fight for me,” said Camila Panatta. “It’s the moment where my whole story finds its meaning. This is the opportunity of my life.”

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions and @SduboisC or on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions and @__carolinedubois1.

About MVP 

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize return for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP have produced Jake Paul’s last six global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Perry match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April of 2022 when Serrano went head to head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. MVP made history again in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix. MVP’s Paul vs. Tyson streamed live globally on Netflix and shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of Paul vs. Tyson and the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., which was the 8th most bought pay-per-view event in history.

MIAMI, FL – November 21, 2025  –? Today at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, MVP’s international superstar and WBA #14-ranked cruiserweight Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) and Matchroom’s two-time unified WBO, WBA, and IBF heavyweight world champion, Olympic gold medalist and knockout machine Anthony “AJ” Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) met face to face ahead of their upcoming fight. Most Valuable Promotions’ (MVP) Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day will be a sanctioned, professional heavyweight bout contested over 8, three-minute rounds with 10oz gloves. The fight is set to take place on Friday, December 19, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, and will stream live globally, only on Netflix at no additional cost to its 300+ million members. 

MVP and Netflix today announced the greatest MMA fighter of all time and Brazilian legend Anderson “The Spider” Silva (3-2, 2 KOs boxing, 34-11, 22 KOs MMA) makes his return to combat sports to face American MMA champion and combat sports icon Tyron Woodley (0-2 boxing, 19-7-1, 7 KOs MMA) will also join the main card of Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day. In the co-main event of Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day, MVP’s undisputed super featherweight world champion Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner (16-1, 7 KOs) will make a unified WBA, WBO, and IBF world title defense at 130lbs against Canada’s #2 IBF, #3 WBO and WBA contender Leila Beaudoin (13-1, 2 KOs). Baumgardner vs. Beaudoin will be contested over 12 three-minute rounds, equal to the men’s championship standard. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com. 

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions and @Netflix, on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions and @Netflix, or on Netflix’s Tudum.

Visit the official Netflix page and click ‘Remind Me’ to ensure you’re notified on Friday, December 19, when the action begins. Visit Tudum.com for up-to-date information about the event.

JAKE PAUL QUOTES

On why he’s fighting Anthony Joshua: I like to challenge myself. I like to take on the biggest, the best. I said anyone, anytime, any place – I truly mean that. No one ever thought that this would be possible, that we would be here when I first started boxing, and no one thinks I’m going to win. So join the list and be ready to be shocked.

On dealing with critics and the idea he’s in a lose-lose situation: I’ve never been knocked down or knocked out, even in sparring, but I’m in a sport where that happens. This is not a one-sided fight as people think. And I have power, I have the ability to put people to sleep. That’s why I took this challenge – and I know it’s crazy and all of that, but I’m excited. I’m genuinely excited. My team’s excited and everyone believes in me, and that’s all that matters.

On what makes him confident he can beat Joshua: He’s one of the best heavyweights ever, but I believe that fighting a smaller man is oftentimes harder as a heavyweight because of the speed difference and because of the foot speed, because of the angles, because of the head being off of the center. And so all of that power is great, and he’s knocked people out. I just have to avoid that one shot for eight rounds, and I believe that I can do that. So when I’m bouncing around the ring, jabbing, weaving, and doing all of these things, I know I can pick him apart and score points and make this a very, very big contest. People say, “Oh, I respect Jake Paul for getting in there.” No, respect me because I’m about to win.

On who has more pressure going into the fight: Anthony. Yeah, 1000%. This is something that’s going to weigh on him, right? Because of what you said. I’m going in there, I can fight free. If he starts getting touched up and losing rounds, I think the cookie will crumble.

On the significance of fighting Joshua in just his 14th pro fight: We’ve been pushing boundaries, and that’s what I’m really here is to be a beacon for kids out there to take inspiration from. That’s one of the biggest things and goals I have in my life, is to show people what the power of self-belief, manifestation, hard work, discipline, and where it can take you, and to take risks…..I’m here to inspire kids and do things differently, and be a disruptor.

On his official prediction for the fight: Official prediction: I think a fourth or fifth round knockout by me. Damn. There it is.

ANTHONY JOSHUA QUOTES

On how the Jake Paul fight came together and his reaction to it: It’s great. I think it’s massive. It’s colossal. It’s making big news. We’re bringing marketability together with ability. Those two worlds collide. You’ve got Jake Paul versus Anthony Joshua, and we’re here in Miami. We’re bringing Europe, Africa, Asia, and Nigeria, the whole world together to watch this show on Netflix; it’s going to be phenomenal. And that’s how we ended up here. Basically, two guys that just want to put on a good show.

On critics saying this fight could stain his legacy: I just focus on people that believe in me, that are supporting me, and that’s it, if I’m honest. So I ain’t got nothing to say to those people because they don’t even come into my psyche.

On what he sees when he looks at Jake Paul: Talent focus, good team – nothing negative. He’s here to do his job. I could sit up here and try and address all the things that Jake doesn’t do good, but I’m fighting the Jake that’s going to do everything good on December 19th. So let me focus on that. He’s a good person, does his thing, great team around him, puts in the work, and that’s why he’s sitting here now. Anyone out there in the world that works harder than the next person deserves to be a frontrunner, and he’s a frontrunner in the boxing game right now.

On changing trainers for this fight: I won’t be trained by Ben Davidson. I said that London’s a bit distracting for me, so I was invited to train with Team Usyk. We’ve been doing some good training out in Spain, and I think he’s [Oleksander Usyk] one of the best in the world. And it’s not all down to him; it’s also down to his team that surrounds him. So I linked up with them and [I’m] getting insight into how someone who’s achieved so much. It’s been phenomenal, man. It’s been a great experience, and it’s very challenging.

On how seriously he’s taking Jake Paul: He’s been professional now, what, four years? Five, I do believe, right? Five years. So after three years, I was the underdog and no one believed in me – I came up fighting the best in the world. You can’t underestimate anyone.

On what he’ll bring to the fight: I’m going to bring him to another school of boxing that I don’t think he’s been exposed to yet. So there’s a few tricks I have up my sleeve to show Jake on December 19th.

About MVP

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize return for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP has produced Jake Paul’s last seven global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Chavez Jr. match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano, in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April of 2022 when Serrano went head-to-head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. MVP made history again in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix. MVP’s Paul vs. Tyson streamed live globally on Netflix and shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. MVP followed that up by Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 in July 2024 the first all-women’s boxing card to be featured on Netflix.  Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of Paul vs. Tyson and the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., which was the 8th most bought pay-per-view event in history.

About Netflix 

Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films, live events and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause, and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time. 

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix today announced Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day, a colossal global showdown between boxing’s biggest disruptor, international superstar and WBA #14-ranked cruiserweight Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) and two-time unified WBO, WBA, and IBF heavyweight world champion, Olympic gold medalist and knockout machine Anthony “AJ” Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs). Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day will be a sanctioned, professional heavyweight bout contested over 8, three-minute rounds with 10oz gloves. The fight is set to take place on Friday, December 19 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, and will stream live globally, only on Netflix at no additional cost to its 300+ million members. 

Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day represents the most dangerous test of Jake Paul’s nascent career. The matchup unites Paul, the sport’s most-watched fighter whose showmanship has redefined modern boxing and shattered records at every turn, with Joshua, one of boxing’s most accomplished, respected, and feared punchers, a global icon who twice unified the heavyweight division, and has headlined sold-out stadiums across the UK and beyond. This will be Paul’s second live event on Netflix in just over a year following his record-breaking victory over Mike Tyson in November 2024. Tickets for Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day will go on sale Friday, November 21 at 12pm ET at Ticketmaster.com, and fans can sign up for presale now at jakevsjoshua.com. The event will also feature MVP’s exclusive VIP experiences, including the MVP Owner’s Experience.

Paul and Joshua will meet face-to-face for the Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day Kickoff Press Conference on Friday, November 21 at 1pm ET at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida and will be free and open to the public on a first come first served basis. The press conference will be hosted by renowned combat sports journalist Ariel Helwani and will stream live on MVP’s YouTube Channel and Netflix Sports’ YouTube Channel. All media interested in being credentialed to cover the press conference must apply HERE.

The American pride of Puerto Rico, Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul has shown tremendous growth as a boxer on his path to becoming a world champion, and now will look to prove he has what it takes against one of the most feared punchers in boxing and greatest pound-for-pound heavyweights in the world, Anthony Joshua. 

“This isn’t an AI simulation. This is Judgment Day,” said Jake Paul. “A professional heavyweight fight against an elite world champion in his prime. When I beat Anthony Joshua, every doubt disappears, and no one can deny me the opportunity to fight for a world title. To all my haters, this is what you wanted. To the people of the United Kingdom, I am sorry. On Friday, December 19, under the lights in Miami, live globally only on Netflix, the torch gets passed and Britain’s Goliath gets put to sleep. I KNOWWWW YOU GOT EM PICKED HAHAHHA”

Ahead of his showdown with Jake Paul, Anthony “AJ” Joshua enters the ring as one of the most accomplished heavyweights of his era. The 2012 Olympic gold medalist and two-time unified world champion has headlined stadiums across the globe, battled legends like Wladimir Klitschko and Oleksandr Usyk, and most recently delivered a devastating knockout of Francis Ngannou before facing IBF titleholder Daniel Dubois in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley Stadium.

“Jake or anyone can get this work. No mercy,” said Anthony Joshua OBE. “I took some time out and I’m coming back with a mega show. It’s a big opportunity for me. Whether you like it or not, I’m here to do massive numbers, have big fights and break every record whilst keeping cool, calm and collected. Mark my words, you’ll see a lot more fighters take these opportunities in the future. I’m about to break the internet over Jake Paul’s face.” 

“Everyone laughed when Jake Paul said in March that he wanted to fight AJ in 2026,” said Nakisa Bidarian, CEO of Most Valuable Promotions. “Well, plans changed, and in under two weeks, MVP and Netflix have made one of the biggest fights of all time. Now, as only Jake Paul could and would do, he’s fighting one of the most fearsome boxers in the world. Joshua has every advantage in this fight, except one – the delusional confidence of Jake Paul, and if anyone can shock the world, it’s him. This is a global clash between two of the most recognizable figures in the sport, Jake, the face of boxing’s new era, and Joshua, the King of UK boxing.”

“Anthony Joshua is one of the most formidable and decorated heavyweights in the world – the ultimate test for any fighter,” said Gabe Spitzer, Vice President, Sports, Netflix. “We have immense respect for Jake Paul’s decision to take this challenge; it demonstrates the fearless ambition he has for his career. This is exactly why Netflix is in the live business: we love taking big swings and delivering the biggest, must-watch cultural spectacles.”

“They say be careful what you wish for, kind of feel like that’s all I need to say,” said Eddie Hearn, Chairman Matchroom. “Two of the biggest names in the sport will collide on Dec 19. Whilst I admire Jake’s balls, he’s going to find out the hard way in Miami.” 

Additional information, including undercard bouts and co-main event details, will be announced in the coming weeks.”

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions and @Netflix, on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions and @Netflix, or on Netflix’s Tudum.

Jake vs. Joshua will be the latest large scale live event to air on Netflix. This past September, over 41 million people watched Terrence Crawford defeat Canelo Álvarez for the super middleweight championship. With WWE Raw continuing to air every week globally, upcoming live events include NFL Christmas Gameday returning to Netflix with two matchups on Christmas Day: the Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings. 

About Jake Paul

The American pride of Puerto Rico, Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul has shown tremendous growth as a boxer on his path to becoming a world champion, and now will look to prove he has what it takes against one of the most feared punchers in boxing and greatest pound-for-pound heavyweights in the world, Anthony Joshua. In just five years since turning pro, Paul has made his impact in the ring, earning high-profile victories over names like Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva, and Nate Diaz. His viral knockouts and headline-grabbing performances have breathed new life into boxing, drawing millions of fans and setting records. In November 2024, Jake Paul defeated the Baddest Man on the Planet, Mike Tyson in a heavyweight bout in the first-ever live professional sporting event on Netflix. Paul vs. Tyson shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. Paul most recently returned to the ring in June 2025 to face former world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., earning a unanimous decision victory and entering the WBA cruiserweight rankings at #14 with the win. Paul has collected multiple accolades for his commitment to the sport of boxing, including ESPNRingside’s 2021 Knockout of the Year, Sports Illustrated’s 2021 Breakout Boxer of the Year, ESPNRingside’s 2022 Viral Moment of the Year, and was the cover of Sports Illustrated’s “The 50 Most Influential Figures in Sports” issue, awarded specifically for his groundbreaking work to revolutionize the sport through equitable pay, providing a platform for young fighters, and his support of female boxers. Paul also partnered with USA Boxing ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, continuing his mission to elevate the sport and its future champions. 

About Anthony Joshua

Anthony “AJ” Joshua claimed Olympic gold for Team Great Britain at London 2012 before becoming one of the biggest heavyweight stars in the world. In April 2016, he destroyed then-IBF titleholder Charles Martin to win his first world title, successfully defending it twice before defeating legend Wladimir Klitschko in an unforgettable battle in front of 90,000 at England’s national stadium in April 2017 to unify the division and earn the WBA title. He unified the division again in March 2018 by defeating Joseph Parker to become the WBO, IBF and WBA world champion, successfully defending the belts against Alexander Povetkin at Wembley Stadium in September 2018. In his American debut at Madison Square Garden, he lost his unbeaten record to Andy Ruiz Jr, but avenged the loss in Saudi Arabia in December 2019 to become a two-time unified WBO, IBF, and WBA heavyweight champion. The now-36-year-old followed that up with a KO victory over mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev at Wembley Arena a year later before testing himself on two occasions against pound-for-pound powerhouse Oleksandr Usyk. Still hungry, Joshua moved to Dallas, Texas to work under new trainer Derrick James before returning to the UK to fight Jermaine Franklin at the O2 in April 2023, earning his 25th career victory with a wide points decision in his first fight back at the dome since 2016. AJ then fought Robert Helenius on short notice, earning a devastating knockout of the year contender in the seventh round, then landed a headline slot in Saudi Arabia in December 2023 against Otto Wallin, who retired on his stool at the end of the fifth round. In March 2024, Joshua delivered a devastating second-round Knockout of the Year against MMA star Francis Ngannou. In pursuit of becoming a three-time heavyweight world champion, Joshua most recently took on then-IBF title holder, fellow Brit and former sparring partner Daniel Dubois in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley Stadium in September 2024.

About MVP

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize return for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP has produced Jake Paul’s last seven global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Chavez Jr. match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April of 2022 when Serrano went head to head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. MVP made history again in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix. MVP’s Paul vs. Tyson streamed live globally on Netflix and shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. MVP followed that up by Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 in July 2024 the first all women’s boxing card to be featured on Netflix.  Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of Paul vs. Tyson and the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., which was the 8th most bought pay-per-view event in history.

About Netflix 

Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films, live events and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause, and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time. 

Flash Knockdown is recharged, reloaded and better than ever before as Matchroom Boxing’s weekly Podcast officially relaunches.

Fronted by TV presenter Jamie Ward and Scott Hammerton, the new series is back with a bang – and joined by a host of big names.

Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn takes up his regular, exclusive slot to run through the inner workings at the sport’s No.1 global promotion – providing the latest update on the future of two-time World Heavyweight Champion, Anthony Joshua.

Pat McCormack names the mouth-watering, all-domestic clash he would love to have next as he first targets a statement victory over Mexico’s Miguel Parra in their Eliminator for the WBA World Welterweight Title this weekend in front of his home fans in Sunderland.

With the countdown to Belfast in full flow, things get heated in the studio as rivals Ishmael Davis and Caoimhín Agyarko verbally slug it out before they square-off at the Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park on Saturday, September 13.

And we hear direct from a man who knows a thing or two about headlining at that very stadium as DAZN analyst Carl Frampton runs the rule over the upcoming, historic all-Irish IBF World Welterweight Championship clash between Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan.

Packed with entertainment, unrivalled insight, a new weekly charity quiz, and much more, Flash Knockdown is not to be missed – and episode one is available to download now at audio platforms and free to watch at Matchroom Boxing’s YouTube channel.

SELECTED QUOTES FROM EPISODE ONE

Eddie Hearn:
“As the time ticks by, it’s probably more likely that we see [Anthony Joshua] in the ring again for a January/February date if I’m honest. I don’t think there’s any value in us saying it will be in December. He’s been travelling about a bit but he’s back in training following an elbow operation. But these big fights take time and every AJ event is a massive event. It was well publicised about the meetings that took place in Ghana over the last couple of weeks. There has been an offer to do a fight there and I think it would be incredible for AJ to fight in Africa. However, when you are doing site deals a lot of it depends on when the host wants to stage the show. So, if Ghana comes back and says they’d like to go in January/February, then that’s the offer. I don’t think there’s a rush, albeit he has been out of the ring for almost a year now. Any fight he has next though is likely to be a warm-up fight for that ‘roll the dice’ fight. We hope, in an ideal world, that is Tyson Fury. If not, it will be against one of the top five Heavyweights.”

Ishmael Davis:
“We’ve got a different heart, I show more in and out the ring. The way he’s handled situations, I don’t respect them. I’ve just got to find my way of getting through that and break him [Caoimhín Agyarko] down. A loss doesn’t define me, I don’t think he would have even fought Bohachuk on three months notice. Be prepared to lose on September 13!”

Caoimhín Agyarko:
“I have a dream of becoming the first black Irish World Champion. I’m not sure where these stories are coming from, I sparred him [Ishamel Davis] before with a snapped ligament in my hand. Whether he wants to box or fight, I’ll have a game plan on the night. Do I believe I have the ability to go out and make it my easiest fight? Yes.”

Pat McCormack:
“Miguel is tough, experienced and been in some good fights but I’m flying the flag for the North East and there’s no injuries now. I’m feeling good and ready to go. The Conah Walker fight is the one to make but I’m fully focused on Parra first, he’s a tough lad but my boxing brain and skills will show.”

London, England – April 3, 2025 – Anthony Joshua, Zhilhei Zhang and Dillian Whyte are all in Hughie Fury’s sights this year – but he has some family business to settle first. 

On Friday night he faces Dan Garber on the main card of GBM Boxing’s event at London’s York Hall, airing live and exclusively worldwide on DAZN.

Garber is the son of Steven Garber, who in 1995 knocked John Fury out – Hughie’s uncle – and thereby ended his career. At this week’s pre-fight press conference, Garber said he looks forward to putting his family name 2-0 over the Fury family. 

“He can say what he wants. On fight night we will be in there under the lights and all the talking will be over. The training has been hard, the training is done and now it’s time to perform. I don’t see him getting the win but best of luck to him,” said Hughie Fury.

“I’ve said I want big fights this year and I want my name in the top heavyweight contender picture. Anthony Joshua is a target, I might end his career for him. Zhilei Zhang would be interesting, so would Hrgovic. I know as well my promoter Izzy Asif is looking at Dillian Whyte for me in Galway this summer. Big names and big fights is what I want this year.”

In the main event, Manchester’s Brad Rea steps up on three days’ notice to challenge for the European light-heavyweight championship after Shakan Pitters suffered an injury which removed him from the title tilt against reigning champion Daniel Dos Santos of France.

“I stay ready for exactly these kind of opportunities. People are avoiding me like crazy. Once I win this belt, I can’t be avoided, people have to fight me. That’s what I am excited about as much as anything,” said Rea.

Two other title fights on the card see undefeated lightweights Ben Crocker and Tiernan Bradley contest Crocker’s IBF European Super-Lightweight Championship and Emma Dolan defend her British and Commonwealth Super-Flyweight Championships against Lauren Parker.

The main card airs live and exclusively from 7pm on DAZN.

Daniel DuBois retained the IBF Heavyweight Title with a stunning fifth round stoppage over former two-time world champion Anthony Joshua in front of 96,000 spectators at Wembley Stadium in London.

Im round one, DuBois foreshadowed of things to come as he landed a perfect right to the jaw that put Joshua down. At the end of round three, DuBois landd a left hand that buckled Joshua bacly into the ropes. DuBois followed up with three more had punches that put Joshua on the deck just before the bell sounded to end the round. In the beginning of round four, DuBois sent Joshua down again when he landed the first right hand of the round that put Joshua down again.

In round five, Dubois landed a perfect right to the jaw that plummeted Joshua on the canvas and the fight was halted at 59 seconds.

DuBois is now 22-2 with 21 knockouts. Joshua is 28-4.

Sheeraz Stops Denny in 2

Hamzah Sheeraz took out Tyler Denny in round two of their 12-round middleweight fight.

In round two, Sheeraz landed a big shot to the temple that put Denny down. Denny got to his feet but the feet was waved off at 2:05

Sheeraz, 196.6 lbs is 21-0 with 17 knockouts. Denny, 159.9 lbs is 19-3.

Buatsi Drops Hutchinson Twice; wins Split Decision and Captures Interim Light Heavy Title

Joshua Buatsi won the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title with a 12-round split decision over Willy Hutchinson.

In round five, Buatsi was cut around the right eye from a headbutt. At the end of round six, Buatsi hurt Hutchinson with a hard right that was followed up by a flurry and and then finished off by a right to the body that put Hutchinson on the deck.

Hutchinson had a good round seven, but it was marred by having a point deducted for leading with his head. Later in the round, he was cut over his left eye. In round nine, Buatsi dropped Hutchinson again with a little inside left to the body.

Buatsi landed 264 of 600 punches. Hutchinson was 209 of 556.

Buatsi won by scores of 117-110 and 115-110. A third card was out of wack and gave it to Hutchinson 113-112.

Buatsi, 174.7 lbs of London is now 19-0. Hutchinson, 174.9 lbs of Carstairs, Scotland is 18-2.

Anthony Cacace Decisions Josh Warrington

IBF Super Featherweight champion Anthony Cacace defended his crown in a non-title bout over former featherweight champion Josh Warrington via 12-round unanimous decision.

Cacace landed 127 of 452 punches. Warrington was 107 of 395.

Cacace, 129.8 lbs of Belfast, NI won by scofres of 118-110 and 117-111 twice and is now 23-1. Warrington, 129.8 lbs of Leeds, ENG is 31-4-1.

Josh Kelly Decisions Ishmael Davis

Josh Kelly won a 12-round majority decision over late-replacement Ishmael Davis in a middleweight fight.

Despite being cut over his eft eye in round 11, Kelly won by scores of 115-113, 115-114 and 114-114.

Kelly landed 97 of 331 punches. Davis was 84 of 338.

Kelly, 159.1 lbs of Sunderland, ENG is 16-1-1. Davis, 159.7 lbs of Leeds, ENG is 13-1.

“Conor Benn or a Eubank, get me one of them, 100%.  It might have to be next year, let me heal up.

“They want to box on cards like this, I’ve boxed on this card, let’s make the fight.  I believe I will beat both of them.”

Kalle Sauerland, Global Head of Boxing at Wasserman said: “Of course Liam Smith is still a big fight, so is Conor Benn, Chris Eubank and, potentially, Kell Brook.  

“The Conor Benn fight goes back six or seven years.  Kell Brook was talked about a lot before this fight and we had made the Smith fight, before he was forced out.”

Padley Decisions Chamberlain

Big underdog Josh Padley scored a big upset by scoring a 10-round unanimous decision over hot-prospect Mark Chamberlain in a super lightweight bout.

In round three, Chamberlain was cut around the right eye which was caused by an accidental headbutt. In round four, Chamberlain had another cut opened up around the same eye.

In round eight, Chamberlain landed a big uppercut that was followed by a left hook to the jaw that put Chamberlain on the canvas.

Padley landed 85 of 250 punches. Chamberlain was 80 of 351.

Padley, 139.6 lbs of Dorncaster, ENG won by scores of 96-92 twice and 95-93 and is now 15-0. Chamberlain, 139.9 lbs of Portsmouth, ENG is 16-1.

Follow all the action as Daniel DuBois defends the IBF Heavyweight title against former champion Anthony Joshua in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley Stadium

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ROUND 1 Big right from DuBois..Hard Jab…Good uppercut from Joshua…BIG RIGHT AND DOWN GOES JOSHUA

ROUND 2 Hard left tocks Joshua…Jab ]..Good left hook…Right from Joshua

ROUND 3 Right rattles Joshua..Good Jab to the body…Left buckles Joshua into the ropes…Joshua hurt badly as he eats three more hard shots and IS DOWN AT THE END OF THE ROUND

ROUND 4: RIGHT HAND AND DOWN GOE JOSHUA

ROUND 5 Hard right sends Dubois back,,,HUGE COUNTER RIGHT AND DOWN GOES JOSHUA,…HE DOES NOT BEAT THE COUNT

ROUND 2 BIG LRFT AND DOWN GOES DENNY…FIGHT OVER

Round 1:Good right from Hutchinson

ROUND 2: Good right from Buatsi...Uppercut

ROUND 3 Right from Buatsi..

ROUND 4 Good Jab and solid left from Buatsi..Good right..Good right to the body..Uppercut from Hutchinson…Good right..Right…

ROUND 5 Buatsi landed a right hand and left hook…Buatsi cut around the right eye…Solid jab from Buatsi

ROUND 6 Quick left hook from Hutchinson..Big right from Buatsi..Good jab..BIG COMBIUNATON AND DOWN GOES HUTCHINSON

ROUND 7 Good right from Buatsi…7 punch flurry by Hutchinson…HUTCHINSON DEDUCTED A POINT FOR LEADING WITH HIS HEAD..Jabs snapping Hutchinson head back,,,Good left from Hutchinson…Good right hook…Hutchinson bleeding around his left eye.  Good right from Buatsi

ROUND 8 Good left from Hutchinson…Left…Big right from Buatsi and big uppercut rocks Hutchinson…Good right…Left from Hutchinson

ROUND 9 Left from Buatsi…Huge shot rocks Buasti…Combination from Hutchinson…Right from Buatsi…BIG BODY SHOT AND DOWN GOES HUTCHINSON

ROUND 10 Left hook from Hutchinson…Big right from from Buatsi…

ROUND 11 Good left to the body from Buatsi..Hutchinson lands a combination..Nice left hook from Buatsi…Left from Hutchinson

ROUND 12 Right and left from Hutchinson..3 rights…

Round 1 Left from Cacace..Right on the inside…
Round 2 Right from Warrington…Body work..Right
Round 3 Uppercut from Cacace
Round 4 Big right from Cacace…Right from Warrington..Good jab from Cacace..Nice Uppercut..
Round 5 Cacace lands an uppercut…Big Right..Body shot from Warrington
Round 6 Left from Cacace
Round 7 Body shot from Cacace…Right uppercut
Round 8 Left hook from Warrington..Big left from Cacace…
Round 9 Body shot from Cacace…Good body shot from Warrington…
Round 10 Nice uppercut on the inside from Cacace
Round 11 Nice body work from Warrington…Good right from Warrington
Round 12 

118-110, 117-111 twice for Cacace

Round 1: Good left hook from Kelly..Jab
Round 2 Right from Davis…Flurry from Kelly
Round 3 Right to body from Kelly
Round 4 Jab from Kelly…Right…Jab from Davis…Another Jab..Right from Kelly
Round 5 Kelly Boxing and moving
Round 6 Counter right from Kelly...
Round 7 Kelly lands a straight left..Combination
Round 8 Counter right from Davis…Right from Kelly…1-2…
Round 9 Right from Kelly…
Round 10 Lead right from Kelly..
Round 11 Kelly cut around the left….
Round 12 Good Right from Davis…Big Uppercut…Kelly trying to hang on

Round 1 Left from Chamberlain..Padley lands a combination…
Round 2 Left from Chamberlain…Jab..
Round 3 Right on Inside from Padley…Chamberlain Cut around the right eye (caused by headbutt)
Round 4 Another cut around the same eye on Chamberlain…
Round 5 Good flurry from Padley…Left from Chamberlain…Big left from Padley…
Round 6  Left from Chamberlain..Good left
Round 7 Left from Chamberlain…Straight left…
Round 8 UPPERCUT AND LEFT AND DOWN GOES CHAMBERLAIN…
Round 9 Left from Padley
Round 10 Big left from Chamberlain

95-93, 96-92 TWICE FOR PADLEY

Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman:

“Good evening everyone and firstly thank you of course to his Crown Prince and His Excellency Turki Alalshikh for the vision really. I think everybody felt that Riyadh Season would be in Riyadh, and it’s been just under a year now since we began boxing in Riyadh Season and the change that we’ve seen in the sport already has been quite phenomenal.

“We didn’t expect to see events in Los Angeles and to see events in London. This one is very special. It’s the record, it’s 96,000 I think at a time that British boxing needs a shot in the arm. It’s a shot in the arm that’s been provided time and time again by this man to my right.

“I know he’s not a fan of plaudits but you have to give them to him because we’re all very proud of the way he has carried himself since the Olympic gold medal. Every fighter in the country today has benefited off the rise and the performances and most importantly the behaviour of Anthony Joshua. He’s been a role model, he’s inspired boxing frpm top to the bottom level of the grass roots of the game. 

“Personally on Saturday I can’t wait. I think His Excellency is going to look around and see one of the greatest nights British boxing has ever seen. Two dangerous British Heavyweights fighting for a World Title.

“Saturday will be special. A three-time Heavyweight Champion, something Muhammad Ali and Lennox Lewis achieved. Joshua is focusing on the performance but legacy awaits. I’ve never seen him so calculated and so confident.”Frank Warren, Queensberry Promotions Chairman:

“We are going to see something special. For me, there’s nothing better than two Brits in a competitive fight.

“I believe Daniel will show what he is about. I’ve believed in him from day one. He’s come through trials and tribulations and is going to keep that belt.

“He will prove he is the IBF champion.

“We’ve got a new kid on the block. This kid can fight, he can punch. He’s got mobility, he’s fast and he’s a good finisher.

“Dubois is a bigger puncher than AJ and one thing is for sure – don’t blink in this fight.

“I believe this Heavyweight fight will be Britain’s Hagler-Hearns – that’s how exciting it’s going to be.”Anthony Joshua:

Asked about how he is feeling..

“It’s a blessing to be back again and to prove to my team and everyone that I’ve done the right things in camp.

“It’s good to be back. I’m ready to rumble and remind everyone what I’m capable of.”

On facing Dubois..

“We’ll find out [what Dubois has to offer]

“I can’t say. I’m not Daniel. All I can do is focus on myself.”

“I showed Daniel and his team the respect they deserve through fight camp and that will stand me in good stead on Saturday.

“I’m tough and so is he.

“May the best man win. Good luck to Daniel and his team.

“One thing I said when I started boxing was that I wanted to bring British Heavyweight boxing back and I think I’ve done that.”On sparring rumours..

“He cracked me with a great shot and it’s my chance to get him back on Saturday. I’m looking forward to it. We’ve sparred hundreds of rounds.”

Asked how he wins the fight..

“I could win in a variety of ways. I’m not depending on punch power. It takes a lot more than that to be a great fighter. I’ve got the fighting spirit and that’s how I’ll break him down, with my spirit.”

Asked about the chance to be a three-time World Champion..

“The accolades come later. I’ll be back home on Sunday eating the same breakfast, putting laundry in the basket and going to the same local gym.

“I’m a competitive person and I’ve got competition to deal with on Saturday.”

On the face off incident during the launch press conference..

“You should never let anyone take an inch because they’ll end up taking a mile, you know what I mean Dan?”

On how he will feel when making the ringwalk..

“Many greats have walked it before, the undercard will walk it and I’ll feel like everyone else.

“When I step into the ring, that’s when I switch on and I’m ready. I’m not interested in the ringwalk, that’s just getting to the location to do my job.

“Once I’m in the ring I’ll be ready. 110%.”Daniel Dubois:

Asked about rumours of an issue with his coach Don Charles who has been absent during fight week..

“As long as he’s in my corner on fight night then I’ll be alright. Everything is good.

“Everything’s gone well, training camp’s gone brilliant. Let’s go!”

Asked about why he wanted to face Joshua..

“It’s a resurrection story of my career. I want the big challenges, to make a name for myself and to make history.”

“I need to retain this World Title. It’s a great thing to have but I need to legitimise myself by winning this fight.”

On sparring rumours..

“It was sparring. Now we’re fighting, this is different.

“Move on.

“I’m ready to go and ready to fight.”Pressed on how he wins the fight..

“I’m not predicting anything.”

On how it will feel walking out in front of 96,000 at Wembley..

“Like I’ve taken it many times before, this time it’s just a bigger stage so the energy will be higher.”

Joshua vs. Dubois tops a blockbuster night of action in Wembley, Birmingham’s Tyler Denny (19-2-3, 1 KO)defends his EBU European Middleweight Title against Ilford’s Hamzah Sheeraz (20-0, 16 KOs),Belfast’sIBF Super-Featherweight World Champion Anthony Cacace (22-1, 8 KOs)meetsLeeds’former two-time Featherweight World Champion Josh Warrington (31-3-1, 8 KOs)inan electric 130 pounds match-up, Sunderland’s Josh Kelly (15-1-1, 8 KOs) takes on late replacement Ishmael Davis (13-0, 6 KOs) at Middleweight, Croydon’s Joshua Buatsi (18-0, 13 KOs) and Scotland’s Willy Hutchinson (18-1, 13 KO) clash for the interim WBO Light-Heavyweight World Title and Portsmouth Lightweight Mark Chamberlain (16-0, 12 KOs) puts his undefeated record on the line againstYorkshire’s Josh Padley (14-0, 4 KOs).

Fight week ramped up a gear in London this evening as Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois and all of the Riyadh Season Card Wembley Edition undercard fighters went through their paces at the Public Workout held at the OVO Arena Wembley. 

Former two-time unified Heavyweight World Champion Joshua and current IBF Champion Dubois clash in a huge all-British Heavyweight World Title showdown this Saturday at Wembley Stadium, shown live on DAZN. 

This is what the fighters had to say:

Anthony Joshua:

“Exactly. Being on the big stage. They’re the boys and girls from my boxing club so we’re in local town and I thought I’d bring them down.”

How much does it mean to you to be able to do that for them?

“Everything. It’s what it’s all about, opening doors for people, like people open doors for me as well.”

What are you making of the set up in here?

“There’s a fight here happening tonight right? Ten out of ten. Three fights happening tonight. It’s ten out of ten. I feel like I’m in the ring ready for my fight as well. It feels good. Canvas feels good. Size is good. I just need to get my wraps on and my gloves and I could fight today.”

Three days out, how are the emotions now?

“There’s no emotion. No emotions. I’m just here. I’m just here.”

What are you expecting from the rest of the fight week?

“More media, more talking. More training most importantly. And walking into the ring in front of 96,000 people ready to show people my gladiatorial spirit.”

Daniel Dubois:

What do you make of the set up today?

“It’s great. It’s good. I’m ready to fight so I’m in a good place at the moment.”

What do you use the open workout for?

“It’s all part of the pre-fight ritual. I’m going through the motions and just building up my energy for Saturday.”

How high is your confidence just three days out from fight night?

“I know I need to go to another level at my very best. I can’t wait for the challenge on Saturday. I’m ready to fight, let’s go!

There’s been talk of you looking a bit heavier than previous fights, would you say that’s correct?

“I’m not sure. Honestly, I’ve just worked hard in the gym. I’ve suffered and worked really hard for weeks and months so I’m just ready to fight now.”

Are you going to stick around to watch AJ’s workout?

“Who knows. You might catch me at ringside.”

A final word to the supporters who have come out today.

“Tune in you guys. It’s going to be a great fight on Saturday.”

Anthony Cacace:

“Listen, Joe was a great champion, and I was a massive underdog heading into that fight. I showed what I was all about. I’ve had these fights, I’ve won the British Title and IBO. Styles make fights and Joe’s style was perfect for me. Josh Warrington’s is even better.”

Has becoming a World Champion changed your mentality?

“I definitely haven’t lost my desire or my hunger. I’m a fighter. I’ve been a fighter from almost nine years of age. I’m fulfilled as in I’ve made a dream come true. I’ve secured a house for my three children and that’s the main thing. I want more. I don’t want to get this title and pass it on. I want to secure legacy for me in Belfast. I’m the only World Champion from West Belfast at the minute, and I think from Ireland. I want to do everyone proud back home.”

You haven’t had it all your own way..

“I’ve had nothing my own way. I’ve had to get into mandatory spots to fight for British Titles, every title I’ve had I’ve had to work and beg for. So now I’m the champion I don’t have to call anybody out. These fights are coming, and I know they’re all top fights. Josh Warrington is a great fighter – two-time World Champion. I don’t believe any of the crap that’s been said about him – he’s over the hill and things like that. His last two performances were good, he just fell short. That’s boxing.”

“I’m a lot bigger than him. I think that style suits me down to a tee.”

Josh Warrington:

“I’ll be honest with you Ade; this is the first time I’ve had a ring walk for a public workout. Normally it’s a shopping centre in Leeds or a market in Leeds, but it’s no different whatsoever once you’re in there. If anything, a lot of the shows I normally when I’m in Leeds, I just want to stay and entertain anyone who’s come by. They might have taken 20 minutes out of lunch to come and watch me, so I want to just stay and do some pads and things like that. But today, everyone isn’t here for me – they’re here for the full show. When I’m in Leeds, everyone is there for me but it’s the full show tonight. In and out – easy.

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you see Cacace?

“He’s got a decent beard! I’d like to see what his face looks like without a beard. I saw him 12 weeks ago and he was quite fuller in the face. Now, I can’t really tell too much, I can see he’s dropped weight a bit, but the beard is hiding it quite a bit.”

On moving up in weight..

“It’s a hell of a difference and something that I should have done years ago. It’s all in hindsight isn’t it.

“I’m not just here to take part. I’m not going to go all Conor McGregor now but, it’s not even so much for the belts. It’s for the names and my legacy. Obviously my last fight ended in a loss. No matter how good I was boxing it was still a loss. I don’t want to end it like that, and I still want to go to America. We’ve already had that conversation with Eddie. After that, I don’t know – just entertaining fights. Once I start dipping, I’ll walk away.”

Thoughts on the IBF not sanctioning the fight for the World Title

“I am disappointed. Two-time IBF Featherweight World Champion. Six IBF World Title fights for them. I understand their policies, regulations and all this stuff, but some of these organisations get involved with YouTubers. Come on. They’ve earned a lot of money out of me with sanctioning fees over the years on different shows. For whatever reasons, they just wouldn’t change the goalposts here after already giving the green light. That’s what I can’t work out.”

Josh Kelly:

How great is it to being weighing 160 pounds for this fight?

“Ah bro. When I was 147, I was taking 14 or 15 pounds off on the morning of the weigh-in. If people look at my results down there, a lot of it has been… I’ve worked a little bit; I haven’t worked a little bit… I had to preserve my energy because when you’re taking that much weight off, you’re not there on the night. You can’t do that and then fight 12 rounds. 154/160 – it’s suited us down to a tee. I’ve never lost any speed, I’ve got more power, my gas tank is full. I can go 12 rounds moving, 12 rounds fighting. I think he’s in for a hard night.

“With my style I only really need to be in a position to punch maybe four or five times a round. Light them up and I can do what I want. Or if they’re pressing me into that position where I have to work, I’m clever enough to be able to work inside, nick a shot or two. I’m stronger than people think when I’m inside. People don’t think I’m that strong but I’m able to… I’ve been sparring with Joshua Buatsi. I can’t be sparring with Joshua Buatsi if I’m not strong.

“I rate Ishmael. I rate him. He switches. I rate him but I know what I’m going to do. I feel as though I’ve been mentally ready for this for months now. He’s come in at the last minute and of course he’s going to feel full of confidence. Of course anyone would want to jump at a fight on this card at the last minute. He’s got his team around him saying we can win this; we can do this. He’s never been on these big stages yet. I know he’s going to perform. I know he’s going to come out and do his thing but when you’ve got someone like me to prepare for for six days, I’m an absolute nightmare.”

Ishmael Davies:

“Listen this is my profession, I’m always in shape all year round. Sometimes I have a little break, four days off, but I’m always in the gym.

“It just went simple and fast. I was watching the Canelo fight, so I stayed up a bit late. I went to bed; my phone was buzzing off. Sunny rang me and he was like, ‘Yo, you’ve got the Josh Kelly fight, do you want to fight?’, and I just said yeah. Straight away, I was just like, ‘come on then’. I said, ‘when?’, six days – let’s do this man. I love a challenge. If you want to prove yourself in something, what better chance do I have than this? I’m not here to make up the numbers. Do you know what it is yeah? I believe I’m going to the top of the sport, and this is a chance for me to showcase my skills on a higher level against a better opponent that’s going to make me better. Me and him both beat Troy (Williamson). I believe I battered Troy more but let’s see what happens on Saturday.  

“No issue with the weight. Obviously when you’re not trying to make championship weight, you’re always coming in a little bit heavier. I am a Super-Welterweight, but on Saturday night I’m a Middleweight. In terms of sparring where I’ve learnt most of my experience – because obviously I had no amateurs – I’ve been in there with everyone. Everyone! And do you know what it is? Nobody has got a bad word to say about me. I’d be surprised if I gave anyone a bad word to say against me on Saturday.”

Joshua vs. Dubois tops a blockbuster night of action in Wembley, Birmingham’s TylerDenny (19-2-3, 1 KO) defends his EBU European Middleweight Title against Ilford’s HamzahSheeraz (20-0, 16 KOs), Belfast’s IBF Super-Featherweight World Champion Anthony Cacace (22-1, 8 KOs) meets Leeds’ former two-time Featherweight World Champion Josh Warrington (31-3-1, 8 KOs) in an electric 130 pounds match-up, Sunderland’s Josh Kelly (15-1-1, 8 KOs) takes on late replacement IshmaelDavis (13-0, 6 KOs) at Middleweight, Croydon’s Joshua Buatsi (18-0, 13 KOs) and Scotland’s WillyHutchinson (18-1, 13 KO) clash for the interim WBO Light-Heavyweight World Title and Portsmouth Lightweight Mark Chamberlain (16-0, 12 KOs) puts his undefeated record on the line against Yorkshire’s Josh Padley (14-0, 4 KOs).

Former two-time unified Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua and current IBF Champion Daniel Dubois made their Grand Arrivals earlier this evening at Leicester Square in the West End of London ahead of their blockbuster all-British World Title showdown at Wembley Stadium this Saturday, shown live worldwide on DAZN.

This is what the fighters and promoters had to say:

Anthony Joshua:

“It’s really a blessing. It’s a big blessing. We’re the most important thing for people right now so they’re all here coming out to have a good time with us. It makes me feel important.

“Nah not at all because I’ll never forget, I started boxing late, so I used to, well I still do, look up to a lot of people. I can put myself on the other side of the fence. I’ve been on the other side of the fence. I haven’t always been on the red carpet. I always understand now I’m on the red carpet, how to treat people. I’m never going to turn my nose up at people. That’s just not my style.

“Massive. It doesn’t feel it at the minute because I’m still in like training camp. On Saturday I’m going to be standing behind a curtain and they’re going to say, ‘Anthony – ten seconds’, and I’m going to walk out into the stadium and I’m going to feel that energy. That’s when it gets real. At the minute we’re still hours away so I’m chilled out.

“Me mentality is, if I draw a line and put fear on one side, and confidence on the other, but I’m still going into the ring – what one am I going to choose? I’m confident. I believe in myself, and I think that’s the right mentality to have.

“100% I’ve never had a red carpet in my life. This is a blessing. They’re doing big things. It’s good that we’re doing joint ventures together now. I’ve been in Saudi, it’s good to be home. It’s not small, they’ve made it massive. I’m fighting a Queensberry Promotions fighter as well so it’s a new age for boxing – a golden era if you ask me. I hope that the next generation coming through can benefit from all of this as well. It’s not just about our generation.”

Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman:

“I do rank as AJ’s number one fan. He’s a friend, I know how hard he’s worked over the years. We’ve had our highs and our lows, and to see him make history as a three-time Heavyweight Champion would be an incredible moment for him and we’d be very proud. We’re also aware of the challenge. I think most people believe AJ is the favourite in the fight but Daniel is a very live underdog. He’s dangerous, he punches very hard. It will be interesting to see how he can deal with the occasion and the emotion on the night. But like Frank said, anything can happen in this fight and that’s the beauty of the Heavyweight division. That’s why 96,000 people will be crammed into Wembley Stadium for an incredible undercard. We’ve also got Josh Warrington against Cacace, another Queensberry vs. Matchroom line-up. Despite the 10-0 defeat, I kind of feel like AJ vs. Dubois carries 20 points, so we must win this one on Saturday.”

Daniel Dubois:

“I’m feeling good, confident. I’m just relaxed and soaking it all up. Soaking up the energy, it’s good.

“I’m just going to feed off of that energy and build it up. I can’t wait for it. It’s my time. I’m ready for it.

“You guys are going to see that this is my time. I’m the man. I need to go out there and legitimise it. I’m the champ.

“Yes, by any means necessary. Victory – that’s it.”

Frank Warren, Queensberry Promotions Chairman:

“I’m excited. I think we’ve got a fabulous show on Saturday night. It’s going to be an all-action fight. They’re both massive punchers, it won’t go the distance but it’s going to be really exciting while it lasts. This is huge. 96,000 people, that’s all you need to know. It’s the biggest attendance ever in Europe for a fight. That says it all. That’s how it should be as well. It’s a tremendous card, Wembley special Riyadh Season – it’s an unbelievable completive fight card with great great fights all the way through. Don’t blink, every fight is going to be an absolute barnstormer – every one of them. It’s fabulous, I mean look at it – everyone has come out for it. This is what it’s all about. It’s big-time boxing, it’s boxing at the highest level. Eddie and I couldn’t put a card together like this, because of the fact that it’s being sponsored and put together in association with Riyadh Season. It makes it work. It’s been an unbelievable year for boxing.”

Anthony Cacace:

“I’m feeling great. I’m feeling great. Look around, this is unbelievable. It’s just great to be a part of this Riyadh Season again. I’m just buzzing.

“Listen, favourite means absolutely nothing. I know Josh, he’s a great fighter and I know he’s going to bring the heat, but I just believe I’m the better fighter and it’s my time.

“Well to fight a big name like Josh is great. He’s had fights with the likes of Frampton, Selby and all these big fighters in the past. I would like to get my revenge for a couple of the Irish fighters. Saturday night I plan on doing that.

“Yeah no doubt, no doubt (that his fight will be fight of the night). I know the style that Josh brings, and I know what I bring. So yeah, I do believe that it’s going to be the best fight of the night. Tune in.”

Josh Warrington:

“It’s an honour to be part of such a spectacle, such a big show. Like you say, I’ve done many many big shows up in Leeds – arenas and stadiums, but this is another level.

“All of that doesn’t matter. What it comes down to is me and the man in front of me. I’ve got experience in being in big shows but it’s just about me and Anthony and that’s all I’m focused on at the minute.

“I think throughout my career the chips have always been stacked against me for whatever reason, but when my back is against the wall it seems to bring the best out in me.

“I went into the last fight, even though I came away on the wrong side of the fight, it was a fight that I was dominating. This one, people might be overlooking me a little bit but I’m fully focused and I know I’ve got enough to get the W.
“I can’t cry over spilt milk, but I probably should have done it a few years ago (moved up in weight). These extra few pounds, it might not sound like a lot to a lot of people but I feel absolutely fantastic. It’s the best I’ve felt in a long time.

“I think so (that the fight is going to steal the show). We’ve been respectful throughout the build-up. I’ve got a lot of respect for Anto, and his team have been very good. We’re going to prove that you don’t need to trash talk or talk absolute bollocks. It’s all about letting the fists do the talking. I think we’re both going to deliver on Saturday night.”

Josh Kelly:

“I’m feeling blessed, grateful. Seeing the turnout, the UK do it properly man. I can’t wait to perform in front of these fans.

“I just switched off to be honest. As soon as the opponent thing happened, I just switched off. I have my phone to my team, switched off social media and locked in. Obviously I’m still on the card so I’m very grateful. I’m grateful for the guy taking the fight as well, so it’s all good.

“He’s a solid guy. He looks solid. I think he’s going to bring the same sort of thing that Liam was. Liam likes to come, make it rough and put pressure on. I think Ishmael is going to try the same thing, so I’m fully prepared for the night and I can’t wait. It’s showtime.”

Ishmael Davies:

“I’m feeling good man, I’m feeling ready. I belong here and I’m going to show it on Saturday. I’m always ready, and ‘BP’ don’t get tired. Listen, six days’ notice but I believe in myself, so let’s get it on.

“This is a massive opportunity for me. It’ll change not only my life but my kids’ lives, so I won’t be taking it lightly.

“Nah this is massive man. I’m grateful. This is amazing isn’t it. But listen, it’s all about the fight. This is nice, but it’s about the fight, getting the fight done and getting the win. Saturday night it’s on.”

Joshua vs. Dubois tops a blockbuster night of action in Wembley, Birmingham’s TylerDenny (19-2-3, 1 KO) defends his EBU European Middleweight Title against Ilford’s HamzahSheeraz (20-0, 16 KOs), Belfast’s IBF Super-Featherweight World Champion Anthony Cacace (22-1, 8 KOs) meets Leeds’ former two-time Featherweight World Champion Josh Warrington (31-3-1, 8 KOs) in an electric 130 pounds match-up, Sunderland’s Josh Kelly (15-1-1, 8 KOs) takes on late replacement IshmaelDavis (13-0, 6 KOs) at Middleweight, Croydon’s Joshua Buatsi (18-0, 13 KOs) and Scotland’s WillyHutchinson (18-1, 13 KO) clash for the interim WBO Light-Heavyweight World Title and Portsmouth Lightweight Mark Chamberlain (16-0, 12 KOs) puts his undefeated record on the line against Yorkshire’s Josh Padley (14-0, 4 KOs).

A monumental fight week in London got underway this evening as two-time Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua and newly-crowned IBF ruler DanielDubois went head-to-head in front of the iconic Tower Bridge ahead of their huge all-British World Title showdown at Wembley Stadium this Saturday, shown live on DAZN. 

‘AJ’ returns to the UK after securing impressive back-to-back stoppages against Otto Wallin and Francis Ngannou on the road in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the former unified Heavyweight king has a chance to become a three-time World Champion should he dethrone his compatriot Dubois in front of a sell-out crowd this weekend. 

Wembley Stadium is happy hunting ground for the 34-year-old from Watford, having secured three knockout wins from three fights at the famous stadium. He made short work off Matt Legg on the undercard of the blockbuster rematch between bitter rivals Carl Froch and George Groves back in 2014, stopping Legg inside the opening round. 

Joshua produced the performance of a lifetime to claim the WBA crown against modern legend Wladimir Klitschko in an unforgettable battle in front of a post war record crowd of 90,000 at England’s national stadium in April 2017, before returning to fight under the iconic arch a year later as he defended his World Titles against Alexander Povetkin.

Speaking to Matchroom Boxing, Joshua said: “It’s another day for me. We’re going to do some media stuff. Spirits are good actually. I’ve prepared for this so it’s not taking time out of my schedule. It fits in well. It’s another day, another lion in the jungle. It’s another lion ready to hunt. It’s just another day for me. 

“Preparation is everything. If you prepare you’re relaxed because you’ve taken yourself there physically, you’ve taken yourself there mentally and you truly believe in yourself. I’m good.”

When asked what it would mean to him to become a three-time Heavyweight World Champion, Joshua insisted that his sole focus was on putting in another memorable performance with his new training team headed up by Ben Davison out of the BD Performance Centre in Harlow, Essex. 

“I’m not looking that far ahead because that’s just the icing on the cake. I’ve said to myself, precisely, performance is the most important thing for me. Mentality is the most important thing for me. All of the other stuff will follow that. 

“Three-time, I’ve done it once I’ve done it twice – nothing has really changed and I’ve had to work extremely hard to improve my performance so I’m fully focused on my performances. That’s what will bring me all the glitz and glam and glory.”

Dubois heads into his highly-anticipated showdown with Joshua coming off the back of a career-best win over Croatia’s Filip Hrgovic on the Queensberry vs. Matchroom card last June. The pair know each other well having shared rounds of sparring in Sheffield, and Joshua is confident that he will have too much experience for his younger rival. 

“50% better than what I’ve seen, but I’m well-prepared physically and mentally. I think the fans will be in for an entertaining night for sure. There’s only one way and I know exactly what I’m going to do. I’m not leaving it up to ‘any way’, I know exactly what I’m going to do and I know exactly what I’ve got to do and I’ll do it.” 

Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn has been at Joshua’s side every step of the way of his extraordinary career since the London 2012 Olympic Champion joined the professional ranks with the Essex based promotional powerhouse in 2013, and the megastar was full of praise for the man who guided him to unified World Titles in boxing’s glamour division. 

“Yeah it’s been massive,” said Joshua. “It’s been massive for my development in and out of the ring. In the ring it’s been sensational, even throughout the times that haven’t been so good – but what a story it is. The man knows boxing as well. To speak to him outside of actual competing and business, talking about boxing in general – it’s helped me develop. I met Eddie when I was probably, what, 20? 21? I’m now 34, going to be 35 next month, so it’s been a long journey and a fruitful one as well for both of us.”

Joshua vs. Dubois tops a blockbuster night of action in Wembley, Birmingham’s TylerDenny (19-2-3, 1 KO) defends his EBU European Middleweight Title against Ilford’s HamzahSheeraz (20-0, 16 KOs), Belfast’s IBF Super-Featherweight World Champion Anthony Cacae (22-1, 8 KOs) meets Leeds’ former two-time Featherweight World Champion Josh Warrington (31-3-1, 8 KOs) in an electric 130 pounds match-up, Sunderland’s Josh Kelly (15-1-1, 8 KOs) takes on late replacement IshmaelDavis (13-0, 6 KOs) at Middleweight, Croydon’s Joshua Buatsi (18-0, 13 KOs) and Scotland’s WillyHutchinson (18-1, 13 KO) clash for the interim WBO Light-Heavyweight World Title and Portsmouth Lightweight Mark Chamberlain (16-0, 12 KOs) puts his undefeated record on the line against Yorkshire’s Josh Padley (14-0, 4 KOs).

FRIDAY 23 AUGUST, 2024: His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Chariman of the General Entertainment Authority, has announced that all General Admission tickets for the Riyadh Season Card at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 21 September, headlined by the IBF World Heavyweight Championship fight between Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua, have now been sold.

A limited number of Platinum and Hospitality tickets remain available for the all-British showdown as Dubois looks to defend his IBF title for the first time against two-time former world heavyweight champion Joshua.

The Riyadh Season Card showpiece in London features a total of six all-British fights as well as a special performance by legendary frontman Liam Gallagher.

Full card:

Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois – IBF Heavyweight title
Anthony Cacace vs Josh Warrington – IBF Super-Featherweight title
Joshua Buatsi vs Willy Hutchinson – WBO interim Light-Heavyweight title
Tyler Denny vs Hamzah Sheeraz – Middleweight
Liam Smith vs Josh Kelly – Light-Middleweight
Mark Chamberlain vs Josh Padley – Lightweight

Riyadh Season Card Wembley Edition is also available to purchase on Pay Per View through DAZN, Sky Sports and TNT Sports.

Saudi Arabia, June 26, 2024: HE Turki bin Abdulmohsen Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), has today confirmed the full Riyadh Season Card to be staged on Saturday September 21 at Wembley Stadium headlined by a heavyweight bout between two-time unified world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and new IBF interim heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois.

Tickets go on general sale at noon on Friday 28 June from TicketMaster.co.uk

In a statement to mark this occasion, Alalshikh said: “We are pleased to bring two of the world’s current best heavyweight fighters together in their home city of London and at Wembley Stadium, a historic venue for boxing. We know it will be another exciting contest, complemented by a great undercard of fights, and we look forward to giving British fans and visitors to London the opportunity to experience a Riyadh Season event just a matter of weeks before we officially launch the 2024 Season in Riyadh in October.”

The headline attraction is one of six all-British fights confirmed to take place at the iconic Wembley Stadium, which will feature a special guest music act with further details to follow.

Among the matchups, two-time world featherweight champion Josh Warrington returns to world title action by going up against the current super featherweight world champion Anthony Cacace. Hamzah Sheeraz, who recently secured a knockout victory against Austin Williams during the hugely successful 5vs5 fight night in Riyadh, will take on European middleweight champion Tyler Denny.

Former British Olympian Josh Kelly will face former WBO super welterweight champion Liam Smith while the undefeated 2016 Olympic bronze medallist and British light heavyweight Joshua Buatsi will go into battle for the WBO Interim world championship by taking on Willy Hutchinson, who impressed at Kingdom Arena after claiming an impressive points victory over Craig Richards on the 5vs5 card.

WBA Intercontinental champion Mark Chamberlain is also set to feature on the card against undefeated fellow British lightweight Josh Padley.

Frank Warren, Chairman of Queensberry Promotions, said: “Riyadh Season lands in London with the most spectacular and gripping event ever to be witnessed in this country. On September 21, British fight fans and fans tuning in across the world will be treated to a British version of the quality of shows that are now a hallmark of Riyadh, headlined by what promises to be a breathtaking clash of the big hitters between the new IBF Interim world champion Daniel Dubois and the former unified champion Anthony Joshua. The undercard is simply unprecedented, with Willy Hutchinson being rewarded for his magnificent display on the 5vs5 with a shot at the WBO Interim light heavyweight title against fellow British contender Joshua Buatsi in what is a huge opportunity for both fighters. Hamzah Sheeraz going up against European title holder Tyler Denny following Hamzah’s exploits in Riyadh last time out is another fight I can’t wait to watch. Anthony Cacace defending his super featherweight world titles against former featherweight world champion Josh Warrington promises to be all-out warfare. Liam Smith taking on Josh Kelly will be a classic confrontation at super welterweight and a clash between the old guard and the new.”

Eddie Hearn, Chairman of Matchroom Boxing, said: ‘AJ is back at the National Stadium on what will be a blockbuster event. Riyadh Season comes to London and we are confident this will be a historic night full of opportunity for the fighters and drama for fans around the world’

Tickets go on general sale at noon on Friday 28 June from TicketMaster.co.uk

This London fight night represents the second Riyadh Season Card to be staged outside of Saudi Arabia, with the first taking place overseas in Los Angeles on August 3 as Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov compete for the WBA and WBO Interim World Super Welterweight title.