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Who Is Anthony Joshua? What to Know About Jake Paul’s Dec. 19 Opponent

Hailing from Watford, UK and standing at a towering 6-foot-6, Anthony Joshua is one of boxing’s most accomplished heavyweights — and he’s stepping into the ring with Jake Paul on Dec. 19, live globally on Netflix, included in all plans.

The former two-time unified WBO, IBF, and WBA heavyweight champion has headlined stadium fights, claimed Olympic gold, delivered countless highlight-reel knockouts, and built a global profile through philanthropy and major sponsorships.

Here’s everything you need to know about him — including his record, notable wins, stats at a glance, and how he stacks up against Paul ahead of Jake vs. Joshua.

 

Anthony Joshua’s profile

  • Age: 36 years old
  • Weight: 252 pounds for his last fight
  • Division: Heavyweight
  • Stance: Orthodox
  • Reach: 82 inches

 

Anthony Joshua’s stats at a glance

  • Total fights: 32
  • Wins: 28
  • Wins by KO: 25
  • Losses: 4
  • Draws: 0

 

What titles has Anthony Joshua held?

  • WBA (Super) heavyweight champion
  • IBF heavyweight champion
  • WBO heavyweight champion
  • IBO heavyweight champion
  • 2012 Olympic Gold medal winner

 

Who has Anthony Joshua defeated? Notable wins include: 

Joshua has defeated a long list of top contenders and champions across the heavyweight division throughout his career. 

  • Kubrat Pulev (Dec. 12, 2020 — KO)
  • Andy Ruiz Jr. (Dec. 7, 2019 — UD)
  • Alexander Povetkin (Sept. 22, 2018 — TKO)
  • Wladimir Klitschko (April 29, 2017 — TKO)

 

When did Anthony Joshua fight last?

Joshua last fought Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in Sept. 2024, falling in the fifth round via a knockout punch from his British rival.

 

Where to follow Anthony Joshua:

You can follow Joshua on Instagram, X and TikTok.

 

Jake Paul’s record:

Paul’s record is 12-1 with 7 KOs. He last fought Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. — a unanimous decision victory in a 10-round cruiserweight bout — in June. 

 

How does Jake Paul  compare to Anthony Joshua?

Paul — standing at 6-foot-1 — competed as a heavyweight at 227 pounds for his record-breaking Netflix fight against Mike Tyson in 2024, but he is typically a cruiserweight, which is a maximum weight of 200 pounds.

 

How to watch Jake vs. Joshua on Netflix

Jake vs. Joshua streams live on Netflix on Dec. 19, and it’s included in all Netflix plans — no extra cost or PPV required. Explore Tudum’s Jake vs. Joshua fight hub for more information — and don’t forget to set a reminder for fight night. 

 

 

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