The fight nobody asked for, but that we’re somehow getting anyway, is now officially just around the corner. Former two-time World Champion Anthony Joshua puts his reputation on the line as he takes on a very brave Jake Paul. To celebrate this fantasy fight, we compiled a set of tasty selections to enhance your viewing experience.
Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Best Bets
Wow! It’s actually happening! The most outrageous boxing bout of all time is about to go down, and we have used some of the best online bookies to make sense of it all. Below are three best bets which you should consider.
| Market | Odds | Return for £10 |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Joshua to Win Between Rounds 1-4 | 4/7 (Ladbrokes) | £15.71 |
| Total Rounds Under 4.5 | 8/15 (Coral) | £15.33 |
| Total Knockdowns Under 2.5 | 2/5 (BetMGM) | £14.00 |
*Odds correct at 14:00 GMT on 18/12/2025. Odds subject to change
Bet 1: Anthony Joshua to Win Between Rounds 1-4
There are a lot of shocking facts ahead of this fight, but one of the things which baffles us most is Jake Paul’s current price in the outright market.
The bookmakers have the former Disney actor priced at around the 8/1 mark, which are the same odds you can get on Brazil, France or Argentina to win next summer’s World Cup.
You can’t blame the bookies for feeling somewhat cautious. Paul’s fight with Mike Tyson last year was an absolute farce, which resembled a glorified sparring session more than an actual sporting event.
The big difference is that AJ is not a 60-year-old man looking to cash-in on a money grab. The Brit is a 36-year-old adonis who still has a future in the sport, with potential fights against the likes of Tyson Fury on the table.
Throughout the build-up to the bout, the focus has been on Joshua and whether he is actually taking Friday seriously. Our conclusion is simple… unless AJ is an Oscar-worthy winner, the two-time World Champion is very serious and arrives with a point to prove.
If this is a competitive boxing bout, it should not last more than a few rounds. Joshua is expected to use his many advantages to get rid of Paul in minutes, and backing the Brit to win inside four rounds is currently priced at 4/7 with Ladbrokes.
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Bet 2: Total Rounds Under 4.5
Another well priced bet comes in the under 4.5 market, with bookmakers offering 8/15 odds.
If this is a real boxing bout, it will only last for however long Joshua wants it to last. And considering he isn’t paid by the minute, the Brit will be looking to catch the early plane home.
Some may question why we are not backing a first round finish. In all honesty, it all comes down to humanity.
From the way Joshua carries himself outside of the ring, you can tell this is an individual with a heart and great human qualities.
While the Brit does have a killer instinct inside of the squared circle, it would take an individual with a cold heart and a complete lack of compassion to destroy Paul in the first few seconds. Something tells us Joshua may give the fans some value for their money before taking out the American YouTuber.
Bet 3: Total Knockdowns Under 2.5
Priced at around the 2/5 mark, this is arguably our favourite bet.
Very few individuals have picked themselves up from the canvas after being hit by the steam train that is AJ.
We all saw what the Brit did to former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, and you can imagine what he is capable of doing to Paul, who is half the size.
We are going for under 2.5 knockdowns as Paul may drop to his knee once he feels the power of a simple Joshua jab.
While Paul has sparred with the likes of Lawrence Okolie, Frank Sanchez and Jared Anderson, there is no comparison to eating a massive shot from Joshua on fight night.
