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.




