Anthony Joshua Crushes Jake Paul in Round 3 TKO to Headline Netflix’s Judgment Day Spectacle at Miami’s Kaseya Center

The Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, detonated with controversy and cheers on December 19, 2025, as Anthony Joshua obliterated Jake Paul with a third-round TKO, dropping the YouTuber-turned-boxer three times in a brutal 8-round heavyweight showcase billed as Judgment Day. Joshua’s devastating power and precision ended Paul’s undefeated streak in emphatic fashion, validating critics and silencing doubters in a Netflix-exclusive event that drew record streams. Aired live globally starting at 8:00 p.m. ET on Netflix after prelims at 4:45 p.m. ET, the fight trended worldwide on X, with @NetflixTudum posting, “Joshua’s demolition—Paul’s hype meets reality.” Miami’s star-studded fight-week, featuring a 19,600-sellout crowd amid South Beach fan zones and celebrity galas, turned this into a cultural phenomenon for heavyweight boxing, blending Joshua’s pedigree with Paul’s spectacle.

Fight Overview

Paul vs. Joshua headlined the Netflix main card at Kaseya Center, kicking off at 8:00 p.m. ET after prelims at 4:45 p.m. ET. Slated for around 10:30 p.m. ET, the 8-round pro bout (3-min rounds, 10-oz gloves, 245-lb limit) carried massive stakes: Paul, 28, chased legitimacy post his 2025 wins over faded stars, while 36-year-old Joshua rebounded from 2024 setbacks toward undisputed contention. BetOnline odds listed Joshua at -1100 favorite, Paul at +600 underdog. X hyped it as “circus vs. class,” with @SkySportsBox posting, “Paul’s bravado vs. AJ’s bombs—Miami meltdown incoming!” The 19,600 fans, fueled by Netflix pressers and Ocean Drive events, created pandemonium. X polls leaned 75% toward Joshua.

Jake Paul The 28-year-old from Cleveland, Ohio, entered with a 11-1 record (7 KOs), orthodox at 6’1″ with a 76-inch reach. The influencer-boxer averages 5.8 punches per round at 52% accuracy (Compubox), riding hype from 2025 TKOs of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and a canceled Gervonta Davis bout. Training at Beast Mode Boxing, X clips showed him drilling defense with Shane Mosley. His 64% KO rate and marketing savvy draw millions, with @MostVPPromotions tweeting, “Paul’s the disruptor—upset alert!”

Anthony Joshua The 36-year-old from Watford, UK, sported a 28-5 record (25 KOs), orthodox at 6’6″ with an 82-inch reach. Two-time unified champ and 2012 Olympian, he lands 7.2 power shots per round at 58% accuracy (Compubox), post-elbow surgery wins over Otto Wallin in 2024. Camped with Ben Davison (pre-fight switch), X footage showed uppercut drills. @MatchroomBoxing noted, “AJ’s -1100 is bank—Paul’s in over his head.”

The Fight: Round-by-Round Breakdown

Round 1: Miami buzzes as Paul feints jabs, using movement to frustrate Joshua. AJ tags with a right at 1:15, but Paul counters with a body shot at 2:30, drawing mild applause. Compubox: Paul 22/40 to Joshua’s 18/35. @NetflixTudum scores 10-9 Paul.

Round 2: Joshua turns aggressor, landing a left hook at 0:45 that snaps Paul’s head. Paul clinches, but AJ’s uppercut at 2:00 opens a cut on Paul’s nose. Scores 19-19.

Round 3: Joshua explodes with a three-punch combo at 1:20, dropping Paul for the first knockdown. Paul rises at 8, but a savage right at 2:45 floors him again—referee stops it at 2:55 after third knockdown. Compubox: Joshua 25/45 to Paul’s 10/25. TKO for Joshua.

Key Moments and Impact

Joshua’s Power Surge: Round 3 barrage (58% accuracy) ended it, dropping Paul thrice in 95 seconds. @SkySportsBox: “AJ’s vintage destruction.” Paul’s Early Movement: 22/40 punches kept him competitive briefly, but 52% accuracy faltered under pressure. Fan Reaction: The 19,600 split—Paul’s entourage vs. Joshua’s—erupted for the finish; X polls 80% Joshua. Cut Impact: Paul’s nose bleed from Round 2 hampered breathing, absorbing 7.5 per round.

Post-Fight Analysis and Implications

Joshua, now 29-5 (26 KOs), roared, “Usyk rematch next—I’m back!” His demolition nets $50M purse, 93% KO rate elite; undisputed path clears. Paul, 11-2, defiant: “He caught me clean; I’ll rebuild.” Hype dims, but Netflix deal endures for exhibitions. Heavyweight hierarchy reaffirms with Usyk, Fury lurking.

Event Context and Miami Atmosphere

Judgment Day featured Baumgardner UD over Beaudoin co-main, Silva TKO of Woodley; 70% finishes hyped streams. Celeb-packed crowd, South Beach bashes; @Netflix: “Record-breaking views.” No PPV fee boosted accessibility.

What’s Next?

Joshua targets Usyk II in 2026 Wembley. Paul eyes tune-up. This Miami massacre restores Joshua’s throne.

On December 19, 2025, Anthony Joshua TKO’d Jake Paul in Round 3, power validating legacy amid Kaseya roars. Demolition charts undisputed course, as Netflix boxing era dawns.