Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Fight Date and Start Time
The bout is scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The main card begins at 8:00 p.m. local Saudi Arabia Standard Time, with the Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua main event expected to start around 11:00 p.m. AST, according to the official event schedule. For viewers in the United States, the main event typically starts in the early afternoon Eastern Time, and the fight is available on DAZN and partner broadcasters, as confirmed by the promotion's release and details shared on Forbes, which also covers the financial terms and global streaming setup for the event Forbes.
Undercard bouts begin earlier in the evening in Riyadh, with the first ring walk usually starting around 7:00 p.m. AST. The broadcast schedule follows the standard Saudi Arabia mega-event format, with multiple live bouts leading into the headline fight. The event is organized by Jake Paul's promotional team in partnership with the Saudi Arabia General Entertainment Authority, and the venue is the newly opened Kingdom Arena, which is designed to host large-scale combat sports and entertainment shows.
Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul Odds, Purse, and Fighter Profiles
Anthony Joshua enters the fight as the former two-time heavyweight champion with a professional record of 24 wins and 3 losses, while Jake Paul has a professional record of 10 wins and 1 loss in boxing. Pre-fight odds from major sportsbooks have generally favored Joshua as the more experienced heavyweight, though the exact line can shift based on bet volume and last-minute news from the fighters' camps SEC. Estimated purse figures for the event have been reported in the range of $50 million to $100 million for Joshua, with Paul's take expected to be lower but still significant given the pay-per-view and streaming revenue share.
Joshua's career highlights include world title fights against Wladimir Klitschko, Andy Ruiz Jr., and Joseph Parker, while Paul's boxing resume includes bouts with Nate Diaz, Anderson Silva, and J'Leon Love. The fight is classified as a cruiserweight-to-heavyweight crossover bout, with both fighters competing at a weight limit of 200 pounds or around 91 kilograms. Training camps have been reported in multiple locations, including the United States and the Middle East, with both camps using data-driven performance tracking and sports science support.
Where to Watch Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Live
In the United States, the fight is available on DAZN, which holds the primary streaming rights for this event in many international markets. Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch through DAZN or Sky Sports Box Office, while audiences in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East can follow the event on local broadcast partners and the official event streaming platform. The event is also expected to be available on select pay-per-view packages through traditional television providers, with the exact channel list varying by country and distributor ESPN.
Online streaming options include the official DAZN app and website, which require a subscription or a one-time event pass in some regions. Mobile viewing is supported on most major devices, and the broadcast includes pre-fight analysis, fighter interviews, and post-fight press conferences. The event production is led by the Saudi Arabia General Entertainment Authority and the promotion team behind the Kingdom Arena series, with multiple camera angles, replay systems, and international commentary teams covering the main card and undercard live Tesla.