The main event—the fight you’re actually waiting for—is expected to start around 10:30 PM to 11:00 PM British Summer Time. But here’s the thing: boxing cards are like a movie trilogy—you have to sit through the first two parts to get to the epic finale. The undercard fights begin much earlier, usually from 7:00 PM onwards, so if you want the full experience, prepare your snacks early.
But why so late? Simple: American TV. The UK promoters are catering to a global audience, especially the US pay-per-view crowd, who are still having their morning coffee. It’s a classic tug-of-war between time zones—like trying to schedule a dinner date with someone in Tokyo and New York at the same time. Wild, right?
Why is the timing actually cool?
Honestly, a late fight creates serious night-out energy. You get to build the suspense all evening, chat with friends, and watch the undercard fighters throw down. It’s like a slow-burn thriller where the plot thickens over hours, not minutes. By the time the main event rolls around, you’re practically vibrating with anticipation.
Compare it to a concert. The opening act (the undercard) gets the crowd hyped, the DJ plays some beats, and then—boom—the headliner walks out under the lights at 11 PM. That’s the Jake vs. Joshua experience: drama, delay, and then pure chaos.
Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua: What time the fight starts in the UK and
