Jake Paul’s Bold Gamble Against Anthony Joshua Takes Center Stage
So, the buzz around Jake Paul just keeps getting louder, and this time it’s not only about his own fight with Anthony Joshua — it’s about how he’s shaping the entire event around him. One of the biggest developments leading up to the December 19 showdown in Miami is the addition of lightweight world champion Caroline Dubois to the undercard, right after she signed with Paul’s promotional company, Most Valuable Promotions, or MVP.
Caroline Dubois, only 24 years old and already holding the WBC lightweight title, has officially stepped away from Boxxer and joined MVP. This move has been described as a major win for the company, especially since MVP has been aggressively building a strong roster of women’s boxing talent. Dubois arrives unbeaten in 12 fights, with five stoppages and a single draw, and her next title defense has been scheduled right underneath Paul vs Joshua. She’ll face Italy’s Camila Panatta on December 19, and her involvement adds even more weight to what is already shaping up to be one of the most talked-about cards of the year.
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Dubois explained that signing with MVP is the next natural step for her career, and she believes the team can push her further in her mission to become the face of women’s boxing. Despite defending her title twice, she hasn’t been able to lock down the unification fights she’s been after. The lightweight belts are scattered across Terri Harper, Stephanie Han, and Elif Nur Turhan — names she has been eager to challenge. After discussions with Boxxer about renewing, she ultimately decided her future belonged with Jake Paul’s camp. MVP’s Nakisa Bidarian even revealed that Dubois will also fight in the UK in early 2026, calling her “the most coveted free agent in women’s boxing.”
But the drama doesn’t end there. The main event — Jake Paul versus Anthony Joshua — has sparked its own wildfire of debate. The idea that Paul could beat Joshua has been dismissed by many as absurd, but Paul’s team insists this is not a stunt. In fact, Bidarian claims Paul has been plotting this matchup since March and genuinely believes he can win. Joshua is a heavyweight with Olympic gold, multiple unified world titles, and knockout power that has defined an era. Paul, meanwhile, is a cruiserweight who has beaten former UFC fighters, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., and even stepped in the ring with Mike Tyson. Still, Joshua is a different mountain entirely.
According to Bidarian, Paul has built a gym specifically designed for boxing, hired world-class trainers, and brought in top sparring partners like former cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie to prepare. Every minute of Paul’s day, Bidarian says, is dedicated to figuring out how to beat Joshua. And if the fight somehow goes the full eight rounds, Bidarian warns people not to jump to conspiracy theories — instead, he believes it should be taken as proof of how far Paul has come.
Whether Paul is heading toward a career-defining upset or a hard reality check, the stage is set. The card is loaded, Dubois is locked in for her title defense, and both camps are making bold claims. When December 19 arrives, the entire boxing world will be watching.
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