Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul: date, fight details and why Joshua chose the Netflix bout

Anthony Joshua is without a doubt one of the greatest boxers of his generation.

Anthony Joshua is without a doubt one of the greatest boxers of his generation. The Brit is 28-4 with 25 wins via knockout. He’s a two-time unified heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist.

One of Joshua's defeats, to Andy Ruiz Jr. in 2019, is considered among the most shocking in the sport’s history.

Outside the ring, Joshua is among the most popular athletes in the world with 16.4 million followers on Instagram and brand endorsement deals with the likes of Under Armour and Hugo Boss.

Joshua says money isn't the only reason he's now decided to fight Jake Paul — a social media star-turned-boxer — on Friday night in Miami on Netflix.

""I saw what this meant," Joshua said about competing on Netflix. "It's not even my biggest payday; it's not about money. For me, it was more about the opportunity. I had to showcase my skills to the world."