Jake Paul is back in the ring once again on Dec. 19 as he faces off against (actual) professional boxer Anthony Joshua. The match will stream in Canada on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
This matchup followed the sudden cancellation of the Jake Paul vs Tank Davis fight, in part due to Davis being named in a domestic abuse lawsuit by his ex-girlfriend.
Although Paul’s opponent is no longer an undefeated fighter and WBC title holder, Anthony Joshua is a pretty tough cookie, too. Holding a 28-4-0 record with 24 knockouts, Joshua won gold in the men’s Super-heavyweight boxing competition at the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games. He is also a two-time unified WBO, IBF, and WBA heavyweight champion, holding the title from March 2018 to July 2019, and again from December 2019 until September 2021.
Jake Paul, on the other hand, is a controversial figure, to put it mildly. A former Vine (remember Vine?) and YouTube star known for content such as the oh-so lovely song “It’s Everyday Bro,” alongside other trending videos, lawsuits, and even an FBI raid. Paul made his boxing debut in January 2020 against Ali Eson Gib, winning by Technical Knockout (TKO).
The 36-year-old Joshua is the favourite to win in this matchup. The two weighed in earlier this week, and there was a near-30-lb difference between Joshua and the 28-year-old Paul, who is typically known for using his size against his opponents in the ring. Although there is such a big difference between the two, the possibility of a Jake Paul knockout or decision win is still there, so I wouldn’t rule him out yet.
Where to Watch
Similar to the Tyson-Paul fight, the match will not be a pay-per-view event. All Netflix users in Canada will be able to watch for free as part of their subscription.
If you don’t have Netflix, there are currently three plans available:
- Standard with ads (1080p FHD) – $7.99/mo
- Standard (1080p FHD) – $18.99/mo
- Premium (4K UHD + HDR) – $23.99/mo
You can find more information relating to the separate plans and pricing here.
Further, you could save on a Netflix subscription by grabbing a streaming bundle from a carrier. Telus, Bell, and Rogers all offer various streaming bundles that include Netflix and other platforms, though you’ll also need to subscribe to a service from one of those providers, like wireless or home internet, to get the bundles.
Telus (and subsidiary Koodo) offer the Stream+ bundle with Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime and Telus Films & Series. The bundle is currently on sale for $10/mo for the basic version with ads, or $25/mo for the premium version. Prices go back to the regular $23/mo and $43/mo after three months.
Despite what Bell claims on its website, its bundles aren’t on sale for Boxing Week. Still, the bundles offer savings compared to standalone plans. Bell customers can get Crave, Netflix, and Disney+ for $22/mo with ads or $50/mo without ads. Alternatively, customers can pair Disney+ or Netflix with Crave for less.
Finally, Rogers has its StreamSaver bundle for Xfinity internet customers. StreamSaver includes Netflix, Disney+, and AppleTV with ads for $22/mo.
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