Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua: Date, Venue & How to Watch

The fight, officially billed as “Judgment Day”, takes place on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, home of the NBA’s Miami Heat.

This is an eight-round heavyweight bout streamed live worldwide on Netflix, marking Jake Paul’s second major partnership with the platform after his record-breaking event with Mike Tyson.

What time does the Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua event start?

The main card is scheduled to begin at:

• 8:00 p.m. ET (New York, Friday, Dec 19)
• 5:00 p.m. PT (Los Angeles, Friday, Dec 19)]
• 1:00 a.m. GMT (UK, early Saturday, Dec 20)
• 6:30 a.m. IST (India, Saturday, Dec 20) – main card start

For Indian fans, that means you should be ready to tune in by 6:30 a.m. IST on Saturday, December 20 to catch the full undercard and build-up before the main event.

What time is Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua ring walk?

The main event ring walks—when Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua are expected to walk to the ring—are projected for:

• 10:30–11:00 p.m. ET (New York, Friday)
• 7:30–8:00 p.m. PT (Los Angeles, Friday)
• 3:30–4:00 a.m. GMT (UK, Saturday)
• 9:00–9:30 a.m. IST (India, Saturday)

In India, expect Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua to make their walk to the ring sometime between 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. IST on Saturday, December 20, depending on how long the undercard fights go.

Global ring-walk times at a glance

Based on current projections, approximate ring-walk times for Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua:

• New York (ET): 10:30–11:00 p.m., Friday
• Los Angeles (PT): 7:30–8:00 p.m., Friday
• London (UK): 3:30–4:00 a.m., Saturday
• Paris / Berlin: 4:30–5:00 a.m., Saturday
• Riyadh: 6:30 a.m., Saturday
• South Africa: 5:30 a.m., Saturday
• India: 9:00–9:30 a.m., Saturday
• Philippines: 11:30 a.m., Saturday
• Tokyo: 12:30 p.m., Saturday
• Sydney: 2:30 p.m., Saturday
• New Zealand: 4:30 p.m., Saturday

Best way to watch the fight in India

For Indian boxing fans, the smartest move is to:

• Set an alarm for 6:20 a.m. IST to catch the main card from the start.
• Be ready by 8:45–9:00 a.m. IST if you only care about the main event ring walk.
• Ensure your Netflix subscription is active and updated, and test your stream a few minutes early to avoid buffering.

Morning fight cards can feel unusual, but there’s something special about watching a huge heavyweight showdown with breakfast instead of midnight coffee. If you’re team Joshua or #TeamPaul, this is one you’ll want to see live—not just in the highlights.