Jake Paul will face former heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, in a professional boxing match tomorrow evening (Friday, December 19th) at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The event will be broadcast for free to Netflix subscribers with the fight card also including three female boxing title fights and a boxing match between UFC legends Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley. The Paul vs Joshua fight will be 8 3-minute rounds with 10 ounce gloves and a weight limit of 245 pounds.
Jake Paul has won his last 6 boxing matches, but this is a massive step up in competition (and size) to face a former heavyweight boxing champion, who at 36 years old is still considered one of the most dangerous boxers on the planet.
Anthony Joshua has every advantage in this fight (size, strength, experience) and he still has a few good years left where he can get some big fights. This is the first fight of Jake Paul’s career where he’s a significant underdog according to the betting odds.
On this page we explain the options Americans have for betting on Paul vs Joshua, break down the betting odds, and finish with a step by step guide to getting started.
Where Can Americans Bet On Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua?
Your options depend on where you live. Here are the main ways to bet on Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua in the United States.
Licensed Sportsbooks
Sports betting is legal in more than 35 states plus Washington, D.C., where licensed sportsbooks such as DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM offer odds on Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua. You must be 21 or older in most states and physically located in a state where the sportsbook is licensed.
Prediction Markets
Prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket let you buy and sell contracts on the outcome of Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua. Instead of betting against a sportsbook, you trade with other users, and the price of a contract reflects the market’s view of how likely an outcome is. These platforms operate under federal oversight from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) rather than state gambling law, which is why they are available in most states, including states without legal sports betting.
Offshore Sportsbooks
Offshore sportsbooks are licensed outside the United States and accept bets from across the country. They are not licensed or regulated by any US state, which means Americans who use them have no state regulator to turn to if there is a dispute over a bet or a withdrawal.
Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Odds
Here are the odds for the fight (odds from December 18th at 3:38pm ET):
Anthony Joshua is a significant favorite to win the fight. The odds could still change as we approach fight night on December 19th.
Sportsbooks offer several other betting markets for the fight including method of victory, round betting, total rounds, knockdown props and more. Here is a look at the method of victory odds (accurate as of December 18th, the day before the fight):
How To Bet On Paul vs Joshua from the US – Step By Step
Whichever option you choose, the process of getting started is similar. Here’s a general guide.
Step 1. Choose Your Option
Decide which type of platform fits how you want to bet. Licensed sportsbooks offer the full range of fight bets where they are available, while prediction markets let you trade contracts on the winner. Review the options above before signing up.
Step 2. Check The Age and Location Rules
Every platform has its own eligibility requirements. Most prediction markets require you to be at least 18, while licensed sportsbooks require you to be 21 in most states and physically located in the state where they are licensed.
Step 3. Create and Verify Your Account
Sign up with your legal name, date of birth and address. Regulated platforms are required to verify your identity, so you may be asked for the last four digits of your Social Security number or a photo of your ID.
Step 4. Fund Your Account
Deposit using one of the platform’s payment methods, which commonly include debit cards and bank transfers. Check how withdrawals work, and how long they take, before you deposit.
Step 5. Find The Market and Place Your Bet
Navigate to the boxing section, select the market you’re interested in, and choose your position. Before confirming, check the price or odds and how much you stand to win, using the bet types explained above as a guide.
Step 6. Set Limits
Decide on a budget before fight night and stick to it. Most regulated platforms let you set deposit and time limits in your account settings. If betting stops being fun, help is available 24/7 by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.
Tagged With : Anthony Joshua • Boxing Betting • Jake Paul