Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Odds: How to Bet on the Paul-Joshua Fight as AJ is Clear Favorite in the Early Betting Markets

Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Odds: How to Bet on the Paul-Joshua Fight as AJ is Clear Favorite in the Early Betting Markets

Boxing takes center stage again as Jake Paul prepares for the biggest - and most dangerous - test of his career against former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.

The fight, officially confirmed for December 19, 2025, is now just a few weeks away and will take place at the Kaseya Center in Miami and will be streamed live globally on Netflix, marking one of the most unique and widely accessible boxing events ever staged.

With Paul’s originally planned bout against Gervonta “Tank” Davis cancelled, the YouTuber-turned-fighter has jumped straight into the deep end against one of the sport’s most decorated modern heavyweights. It will be a professional, eight-round, sanctioned fight, contested with 10oz gloves, and early oddsmakers have wasted no time installing Joshua as the overwhelming favorite.

And as anticipation builds, major sportsbooks are rolling out blockbuster welcome bonuses tied to the Paul vs Joshua event:

• DraftKings: Bet $5, Get $200 If your wager wins
• FanDuel: Bet $5, Get $150 if your wager wins
• Bet365: Bet $5, Get $200 guaranteed using promo code CHECK
• BetMGM: Bet $10, Get $150 (MI, NJ, PA, WV) or First-Bet Offer up to $1,500 (other states)

Below, we’ll break down the early betting odds, the most popular markets for the matchup, and step-by-step instructions for claiming every major sportsbook bonus ahead of this huge year-ending showdown.

How to Claim the DraftKings Promo for Joshua vs Paul

See below how you can claim $200 in bonus bets for Decembers fight:

Step 1: CLICK HERE or head to DraftKings and register a new account.

Step 2: Deposit $5 or more into your DraftKings sportsbook account.

Step 3: Place a $5 bet on any Joshua vs Paul market, at minimum odds of –500 (or longer).

Step 4: If your bet wins, you’ll receive $200 in bonus bets credited instantly.

FanDuel Promo – Bet $5, Get $150

New customers at FanDuel can bet $5 get $150 if your first wager wins:

Step 1: CLICK HERE or go to FanDuel Sportsbook and register a new account.

Step 2: Make a deposit of at least $5.

Step 3: Wager $5 on any boxing market (including the Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul).

Step 4: If your wager wins, you’ll receive $150 in Bonus Bets credited to your account.

How to Claim the Bet365 $150 Bonus Code

If you use bonus code 'CHECK' with bet365 you can get $150 to use on the Joshua vs Paul fight next month!

Step 1: CLICK HERE or go to Bet365’s website and ensure you qualify (new customer only).

Step 2: Register a new Bet365 account using promo code ‘CHECK’.

Step 3: Deposit $10, then wager $5 on any Joshua vs Paul market via Bet365.

Step 4: Whether your wager wins or loses, you’ll receive $150 in bonus bets thanks to the promotion.

BetMGM Promo – Bet $10, Get $150 (MI/NJ/PA/WV) or First-Bet Offer up to $1,500 (Other States)

For select states (MI, NJ, PA, WV):

Step 1: CLICK HERE or visit BetMGM’s website and register your account.

Step 2: Deposit $10.

Step 3: Place your first $10 bet on any qualifying Joshua vs Paul market.

Step 4: If that bet wins, you’ll receive $150 in bonus bets in addition to your cash winnings.

For all other states (General safety net):

Step 1: Visit BetMGM or click the offer widget and enter bonus code OCMAX1500 if prompted.

Step 2: Deposit between $10 and $1,500.

Step 3: Place your first qualifying wager (straight, parlay, SGP etc.).

Step 4: If your bet wins: you keep your profits + original stake. If it loses: BetMGM refunds your stake as bonus bets (up to $1,500).

Latest Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua Odds

Here are the latest odds for the fight next month as Joshua enters the contest as a huge favorite:

• Anthony Joshua -900, Draw +2200, Jake Paul +750

How to Bet on Paul vs Joshua – Popular Boxing Markets

Here are the main markets you’ll likely see (and where value might lie):

• Moneyline: Simply picking who wins. Given Joshua’s short odds, this is low risk but also low payout.
• Winning Method: Bet on how the fight ends - KO/TKO vs Decision.
• Round Props: Predict which round the fight ends in (or whether it goes the distance).
• Knockdown Props: Whether a knockdown happens, and by whom.
• Fight Parlays / Multi-leg Bets: Combine e.g. “Joshua to win + fight ends before round 5.”

When and Where Is Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Taking Place?

• Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua will step into the ring on 19 December 2025, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.
• The fight will be streamed live exclusively on Netflix, making it globally accessible for subscribers.
• Netflix has indicated that the broadcast will begin at 1 am in the UK, which means an 8 pm ET start for viewers in the US.