Social media boxing star Jake Paul clashes with former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in Miami.
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul is back in action on Friday night when he faces the biggest test of his career against two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.
Joshua will start as the huge favourite in this one, despite not having fought for more than a year and after taking a break from boxing.
For Paul, this bout – more than the rest of his previous fights combined – will go a long way to convincing supporters and sceptics alike whether the brash-talking social media star is a genuine world-class contender or nothing more than an overhyped pretender.
Here’s what you need to know in advance of Paul vs Joshua:
What is the date and start time for the Paul vs Joshua fight?
The fight is scheduled for Friday, December 19.
Paul and Joshua are expected to undertake their ring walks at 10:30pm local time (03:30 GMT Saturday). The fight will begin shortly thereafter.
Where is Paul vs Joshua being held?
The heavyweight contest will be staged at the Kaseya Center in Miami, United States.
The venue is home to the three-time National Basketball Association (NBA) champion Miami Heat and can hold up to 20,000 spectators for boxing matches.
How to watch and follow Paul vs Joshua?
Al Jazeera’s live text commentary and photo coverage of the fight night will begin at 23:30 GMT on Friday, December 19. We will bring you all the pre-fight talking points, analysis and build-up before bringing you round-by-round Paul-Joshua updates live.
This whole fight card will be available live worldwide exclusively on Netflix. All Netflix subscribers can stream the event at no extra cost.
What are the betting odds?
Joshua has a substantial height and weight advantage – and his professional fighting resume is far superior – making the Briton the overwhelming bookie’s favourite to win the fight.