Speculation has reached fever pitch ahead of Anthony Joshua’s blockbuster showdown with Jake Paul, with fight week officially underway and interest extending far beyond the action inside the ring.
From potential celebrity ring walk guests to high profile figures expected to be seated ringside, fans and punters alike have found plenty of extra angles to engage with ahead of one of the most talked about boxing events of the year.
What time is the weigh in?
Thursday’s public weigh in will provide another key moment, allowing fans to see both fighters face off one last time before the bout. The weigh in is scheduled for 11PM Thursday.
Attention will be focused not only on their physical condition but also on Joshua’s weight, as part of the contractual agreement requires him to weigh in below 245 pounds. It is a weight Joshua has not fought at since his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk in 2022, adding an extra layer of intrigue.
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What time is the Jake Paul Joshua fight in the UK?
While the exact ring walk time will depend on the undercard, the main event fighters are expected to make their way to the ring at around 03:30 GMT on Saturday morning.
Who is on the undercard?
The undercard is packed with title fights and big name matchups, including Alycia Baumgardner defending her WBA, IBF and WBO super featherweight titles, Anderson Silva facing Tyron Woodley at cruiserweight, and multiple world championship bouts across the women’s divisions.
What are the fight predictions?
Joshua enters the fight as a heavy favourite. The former unified world champion is priced at just 1/9 to secure victory, reflecting widespread confidence in his experience, power and pedigree at elite level.
Jake Paul is a 6/1 outsider, while a draw is priced at 22/1, although few expect the bout to end without a decisive outcome.
It may be better to bet on the actual ring walks than the actual fight iteself. With global attention fixed on the bout, betting markets have opened on who could accompany the fighters during their ring walks.
Social media star KSI has emerged as a leading contender to walk Anthony Joshua to the ring and is currently priced at 3/1 to feature alongside the former heavyweight world champion.
American rapper Kodak Black has also been linked with Joshua and is available at 8/1 to take part in the walk, adding to the spectacle surrounding the British star’s arrival.
Jake Paul’s ring walk has generated just as much interest.
The YouTuber turned boxer is closely associated with major entertainment figures, and rapper 50 Cent is priced at 8/1 to accompany Paul on his walk to the ring.
The music icon has become a familiar presence at high profile boxing events in recent years, and his involvement would ensure maximum attention as Paul makes his way to the canvas.
What about ringside?
Away from the ring walk, there has been significant betting activity on potential celebrity appearances ringside.
With the fight taking place in the United States, it is priced at 5/1 that former US president Donald Trump will be seated close to the action. Music superstar Pitbull is considered even more likely to attend, with odds of 5/2 suggesting strong confidence that he will have a front row seat for the contest.