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Netflix subscribers planning to watch Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua given £1,000 fine warning

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Published 14:51 19 Dec 2025 GMT

Netflix subscribers planning to watch Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua given £1,000 fine warning

Jake Paul is set to take on Anthony Joshua this weekend in the morning of Saturday 20 December 2025

Anish Vij

Anish Vij

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People planning to watch Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua have been issued a £1,000 warning ahead of fight night.

The highly anticipated boxing match that's rubbing purists up the wrong way is being streamed live on Netflix, so if you have a subscription you're pretty much sorted.

It means anyone with a Netflix account can watch the match at no extra cost.

While many are hoping Paul gets a proper fight from a professional boxer who isn't 58 years old, some will be tuning in to see if the YouTuber can pull off what would be one of the sport's biggest upsets.

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For context, AJ, a former world champion, is around 6ft 6in and 2st heavier, while Paul - who has never fought an acclaimed boxer - is around 6ft 1.

Viewers in the UK, however, have been warned not to stream the fight illegally, even if they have Netflix.

Jake Paul will fight Anthony Joshua live on Netflix in the morning of Saturday, 20 December 2025 (Megan Briggs/Getty Images for Netflix)
Jake Paul will fight Anthony Joshua live on Netflix in the morning of Saturday, 20 December 2025 (Megan Briggs/Getty Images for Netflix)

In Britain you must hold a valid TV licence to legally watch the fight live.

The BBC has clarified that a licence is required to watch any live streamed broadcast or programme, regardless of whether it’s on traditional TV, iPlayer or a subscription service. Watching live content without a licence can lead to prosecution and fines up to £1,000.

"You need to be covered by a TV licence to watch live on streaming services - such as ITVX, Channel 4, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Now, Sky Go, YouTube, and Netflix," the TV Licensing website reads.

Paul remains confident despite the size and experience difference (Megan Briggs/Getty Images for Netflix)
Paul remains confident despite the size and experience difference (Megan Briggs/Getty Images for Netflix)

"You don't need a TV Licence if you never watch live on any channel, pay TV service or streaming service, or use BBC iPlayer. Streaming is watching TV using the internet instead of downloading a file to your device and watching it later."

Well, assuming that you're watching the fight legally, Joshua has insisted that he isn't going to hold back any punches on the night.

"It's my job, we fight. We have a licence to kill," he said.

The fighters will reportedly earn £70 million each (Megan Briggs/Getty Images for Netflix)
The fighters will reportedly earn £70 million each (Megan Briggs/Getty Images for Netflix)

"I'm sure many people don't understand it but this is what my job is. I just enjoy what I do.

"Whatever happens, happens - as long as my hand is raised, that's what's important, respectfully.

"That's just what the mentality we have to have as fighters. I don't know if other fighters think that way.

"Maybe they're a bit more tame."

Paul, meanwhile, said that he was 'ready', adding: "This is a modern day gladiator sport. I want his hardest punches. I want there to be no excuses when it's all said and done. Let's kill each other."

The pair are expected to make their ring walk at around 3:30am UK time.

Featured Image Credit: Jesus Olarte/Anadolu via Getty Images

Topics: Boxing, Sport, Anthony Joshua, Jake Paul

Anish Vij
Anish Vij

Anish is a Journalist at LADbible Group and is a GG2 Young Journalist of the Year 2025. He has a Master's degree in Multimedia Journalism and a Bachelor's degree in International Business Management. Apart from that, his life revolves around the ‘Four F’s’ - family, friends, football and food. Email: [email protected]

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