Best Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua betting sites, odds, boxing apps, bets for heavyweight fight on Dec. 19

Jake Paul has gone from a curiosity and internet sensation to a legitimate boxer since turning pro in 2020. The former influencer and actor takes the next step in his career when he faces legendary heavyweight Anthony Joshua on December 19 at Kaseya Center in Miami. Paul was originally slated to face Gervonta "Tank" Davis in November 2025, but that fight was scrapped due to Davis' legal issues. Paul, who has defeated the likes of aging fighters in Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Mike Tyson, will face his stiffest competition to date. The latest Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua odds list Joshua as the -1100 favorite, with Paul at +650 and a draw coming back at +1800. 

Bettors who want to utilize sportsbook promos at top betting sites for the Paul vs. Joshua fight can learn all about the available offers for new users, as well as a closer look at this fight. Here are the latest boxing odds for Joshua vs. Paul at DraftKings, where new users get $200 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins, plus three months of NBA League Pass free:

Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua odds

• Anthony Joshua -1100 (risk $1,100 to win $100)
• Jake Paul +650 (risk $100 to win $650)
• Draw +1800 (risk $100 to win $1,800)

Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua sportsbook offers

Here's a closer look at the top sportsbook promos available to new sports bettors for Joshua vs. Paul.

The DraftKings promo code, bet365 bonus code and FanDuel promo code all offer bonus bets after new users place a wager of $5 or more. DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets if your first bet of at least $5 wins, along with three free months of NBA League Pass. The FanDuel promo code provides new users $150 in bonus bets if their first bet of $5 or more wins, while the bet365 bonus code CBSBET365 offers $150 in bonus bets with a $5 wager, whether it wins or loses.

The latest Fanatics Sportsbook promo code CBSFAN gives new users $2,000 in bet insurance FanCash by getting up to $200 No Sweat Bets for the first 10 days with the sportsbook. The latest BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS awards new users up to $1,500 back in bonus bets if their first bet loses. BetMGM users in New Jersey, West Virginia, Pennsylvania or Michigan can get a different promotion and receive $150 in bonus bets if you win your first bet of $10 or more.   

The Caesars Sportsbook promo code is different than the others, providing profit boosts instead of bonus bets. After placing a wager of at least $1, you receive 20 100% profit boost tokens with the code CBS20X.

Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua betting preview

Paul, 28, has compiled a 12-1 record in his career, registering seven knockouts and five wins by decision. His only loss was a split decision to Tommy Fury in an eight-round bout in February 2023. His last two fights were against aging former stars, but Joshua will offer his biggest challenge to date. The 36-year-old Joshua was considered the best heavyweight boxer in the world just a couple of years ago.

Joshua is a former gold medalist at the 2012 London Olympic Games, and has compiled a 28-4 career mark as a professional. He has 25 wins by knockout. He is coming off a five-round knockout loss to Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight title in September 2024. He also has wins in four of his last five bouts.

Joshua also has an edge in several areas, including experience and size. In Joshua's last fight, he weighed in at 252 pounds, while Paul was at 227 when he faced Tyson. Joshua also has an edge in reach (82 inches to 76) and height (6-6 to 6-1). With Joshua a heavy favorite, bettors will turn to prop bets. One of them is Joshua to win in rounds 1-4, which returns -250 at DraftKings, while the fight going the distance pays +380. Bet the fight at FanDuel Sportsbook here:

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