Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua are circling a Netflix showdown that already feels larger than the fight itself. The platform has trained audiences to expect moments, not just matches, blending iconic wrestling spectacles with headline grabbing sports drama.

The hype is doing laps around the globe, curiosity following close behind. This is not just about power or pride in the ring. It is about the streaming era excess and star value colliding. The question now raising curiosity is the numbers they will make from the fight.

Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua are set to make jaw-dropping numbers that could redefine boxing paydays, turning this Netflix spectacle into less of a fight and more of a high-stakes money moment worth decoding.

No confirmed payout has been announced, but expectations are already soaring. Industry estimates of  Celebrity Net Worth suggest the Netflix fight could generate a massive combined purse, with projections hovering around $184 million, potentially splitting evenly between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua, though some believe that figure barely scratches the surface.

“Stop asking me. $267 million.” Paul bluntly posted on X, instantly reframing the conversation around the fight. The remark hinted at a valuation far beyond existing estimates, fueling fresh debate and positioning the bout as a streaming era money spectacle rather than a traditional boxing legacy moment.

Their last paydays look modest compared to what awaits. Jake Paul earned a reported $300,000 guaranteed for his June win over Julio César Chávez Jr., excluding pay-per-view shares and promotional earnings, while Chávez Jr. pocketed about $750,000.

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, reportedly took home close to $8 million despite a knockout loss to Daniel DuBois at Wembley, with DuBois earning roughly $4.6 million. Attention now shifts to whether Jake Paul and Joshua’s clash is streaming for free.

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The big question is how to stream Friday night’s showdown at no cost, making the event even more irresistible to viewers everywhere

The highly anticipated Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua fight is now streaming on Netflix, but there are no free viewing options at this time. Subscribers will not need to pay for an additional pay-per-view. Netflix offers an ad-supported plan at $7.99 per month and a standard plan at $17.99, both providing Full HD streaming.

The entire fight, branded as Judgment Day, was available live. Anyone with an active Netflix membership could watch it in real time, making access simple, seamless, and unmissable.

Announced in November 2025, the fight drew attention for the stark size difference, with Anthony Joshua tipping the scales 26.8 pounds heavier and standing five inches taller than Jake Paul, alongside a vast gap in experience. Joshua claimed victory via knockout in the sixth round, marking Paul’s first stoppage loss.

Netflix, which has hosted other star-studded boxing exhibitions, brought the fight to a global audience. Both fighters appeared to have signed up for massive paychecks, turning the event into as much a financial spectacle as a sporting one.

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