Ryan Garcia has expressed strong skepticism about the likelihood of Jake Paul’s anticipated fight against Anthony Joshua in the heavyweight division. The bout is scheduled to take place on December 19 in Miami, featuring eight rounds lasting three minutes each with both fighters wearing 10oz gloves. Paul, who last fought in June and was previously set to face Gervonta Davis before the event was canceled, faces Joshua, who has been inactive since suffering a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in September 2024. Despite the press conference encounter between the two fighters in Miami, Garcia doubts the fight will happen due to the significant size difference between them.

The clash between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul is set to be a heavyweight showdown in Miami on December 19, with the fight available for live streaming on Netflix as part of Sky’s £15 Essential TV bundle. Following Garcia’s doubts, Jake Paul responded by pointing out Garcia’s recent fights and questioning his credentials. Paul, after the cancellation of his bout with Davis, expressed interest in fighting Garcia, but DAZN’s refusal to allow Garcia to switch platforms halted the matchup.

In a statement, MVP chief Nakisa Bidarian explained that DAZN’s decision was influenced by their belief in the potential outcomes of the fights, favoring Joshua over Paul and expressing concerns about Garcia’s matchup with Paul. The highly anticipated match is scheduled just days before Christmas, with the fighters expected to enter the ring around 11pm local time, translating to 4am UK time. The event’s live broadcast on Netflix aims to cater to the American audience, with the fight times subject to change based on the undercard duration.