Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul fight card involves | Sports News

The heavyweight conflict between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul is taking form because the undercard has been formally unveiled. The boxing stars are slated to face off on the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, on December 19. The match will consist of eight three-minute rounds, with each fighters donning 10oz gloves.

Regardless of the end result, the consequence might be recorded on their respective skilled information. Paul, 28, was initially set to fight light-weight champion Gervonta Davis final Friday. However, the bout was known as off after Davis confronted accusations of battery, false imprisonment, and kidnapping from an ex-girlfriend.

In a bid to secure no less than one more fight this 12 months, the YouTuber-turned-boxer booked a December slot in Miami simply in case an alternative arose. Shortly after the affirmation of Paul’s showdown with Joshua — who has vowed to break the YouTuber’s face and “stomp all over him” — Netflix introduced the official undercard for the blockbuster occasion.

In the co-main occasion, undisputed tremendous featherweight champion Alycia Baumgardner will sq. off towards Leila Beaudoin in a contest scheduled for 12, three-minute rounds.

The undercard might be topped by an thrilling bantamweight showdown between undisputed champion Cherneka Johnson and Amanda Galle. The card additionally options Yokasta Valle defending her strawweight title towards Yadira Bustillos, and Avious Griffin taking over Justin Cardona.

Two-time Brazilian Olympian Keno Marley will make his eagerly awaited skilled debut towards Diarra Davis Jr. Two further fights are set to be confirmed within the weeks forward. But there’s more, as Netflix introduced UFC icons Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley will even compete on the identical card. Silva — a former middleweight champion — was scheduled to face Chris Weidman, however the American needed to pull out on account of damage.

Woodley stepped in as his alternative, marking his first ring look since struggling a devastating knockout loss to Paul 4 years in the past. Their conflict might be a skilled six-round cruiserweight bout at 195lbs. “I believe that change always happens for a reason,” mentioned Silva.

“I am focused on doing a good job. Always respecting my opponent and showing total respect to the boxing world.” Meanwhile, Woodley mentioned, “Rising to occasions like this are the moments where legends are born.”

Discussing the bout between the 2 UFC legends, MVP chief Nakisa Bidarian acknowledged: “Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley is an iconic matchup, continuing to elevate Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day into one of the most scintillating combat sports events of the decade. This is the gladiatorial sport spectacle of the 21st century. A main event that has engaged the entire world. Bringing back two of the MMA GOATS into the spotlight on a global stage, live on Netflix, reflects the magnitude of this card.”

He continued: “Alycia Baumgardner making a 12×3:00 unified title defence in the co-main event and stepping up beside Amanda Serrano in the history books with this statement for equality, and a championship-stacked undercard featuring Cherneka Johnson, Yokasta Valle, and more, Friday, December 19 is poised to become one of the most unforgettable nights in boxing history.”

Fight card, undercard, and working order

Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua

Alycia Baumgardner vs. Leila Beaudoin

Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley

Cherneka Johnson vs. Amanda Galle

Yokasta Valle vs. Yadira Bustillos

Avious Griffin vs. Justin Cardona

Keno Marley vs. Diarra Davis Jr.

When is Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul?

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul are set to face off in Miami on December 19, a mere six days earlier than Christmas. The fighters are anticipated to enter the ring round 11 p.m. ET.

As is typical, fight instances are scheduled to cater to the American viewers and should shift relying on the length of the undercard bouts. Netflix might be broadcasting the occasion stay.