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- Anthony Joshua is a 1/12 favourite to defeat Jake Paul in Friday night’s boxing blockbuster.
- Jake Paul returns as a big underdog at 6/1 in his toughest test yet.
- Huge new customer boosts available: 40/1 (Betfred), 25/1 KO (BetVictor), 50/1 R1 win (TalkSPORT Bet).
Joshua vs Paul: All Eyes on Miami for Boxing’s Biggest Crossover Fight
Anthony Joshua returns to the ring on Friday night in Miami, taking on YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in what is being billed as one of the most watched crossover boxing events of the decade.
The fight, set to take place in the early hours of Saturday morning UK time, sees Joshua listed as the clear favourite at 1/12, with bookmakers expecting a dominant performance from the former unified heavyweight champion.
Jake Paul, despite a growing record and previous wins over ex-MMA stars, faces his first true elite-level boxer, and enters the contest as a 6/1 underdog.
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Joshua vs Paul Winner Odds
| Joshua vs Paul Winner | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Joshua | 1/12 | 92.3% |
| Jake Paul | 6/1 | 14.3% |
Enhanced Odds Offers: New Customer Specials
Several top UK betting sites are offering massively enhanced prices on Joshua to win the fight. Here are the best promos:
✅ Betfred – 40/1 Anthony Joshua to Win
New customers only
£1 max bet at 40/1 enhanced price
Paid in free bets if Joshua wins
Promo Code: AJ40
✅ BetVictor – 25/1 Joshua to Win by KO
£1 stake only
Paid as if Joshua wins by KO/TKO/DQ
Use promo code and opt in to promotion
✅ TalkSPORT Bet – 50/1 Joshua to Win in Round 1
£1 max stake
Paid in free bets if Joshua finishes the fight in the opening round
Must opt-in and register through promotional link
What Can We Expect from the Fight?
Joshua is expected to set the pace early. Many in the boxing world expect this to be a short night in Miami.
Paul has been training intensively, but this is a steep leap in class.
The early betting has heavily favoured Joshua to win inside the distance, and with a KO price of 1/5 in the standard markets, the enhanced specials offer great value for new customers.
