Netflix Viewers Face Huge Fine for Watching Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Fight
Don't get fined over Christmas
Netflix announced that Jake Paul and two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will be going head-to-head in a “judgment day” fight just days before Christmas.
Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day will see the pair meet in a colossal showdown on 19 December at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida and take on eight, three-minute rounds in a Netflix extravaganza.
“This isn’t an AI simulation. This is Judgment Day,” said Paul in an official press release.
“A professional heavyweight fight against an elite world champion in his prime. When I beat Anthony Joshua, every doubt disappears, and no one can deny me the opportunity to fight for a world title.
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"To all my haters, this is what you wanted. To the people of the United Kingdom, I am sorry. On Friday, December 19, under the lights in Miami, live globally only on Netflix, the torch gets passed and Britain’s Goliath gets put to sleep. I KNOWWWW YOU GOT EM PICKED HAHAHHA.”
Unlike Paul’s previous fights, this one will follow the Queensbury rules and will not be an exhibition fight, leading some boxing fans to worry about the former Youtuber’s safety.
However, it seems as though Paul himself is not concerned.
With just a few weeks to go until Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day takes place, fans are already wondering what the best way to view the fight will be.
Some viewers could be facing a fine
For Netflix subscribers, the fight will be available to watch at no additional cost.
That being said, UK viewers will have to be careful not to break the law while watching the highly anticipated fight.
That is because, in the UK, it is mandatory to own a TV Licence if you tune in to watch any live event being broadcast.
According to the official TV licensing website, anything that is “live on streaming services” counts and as a result, anybody who plans to watch the fight on 19 December will need a TV Licence.
If not, they can be fined up to £1,000 ($1,300).
So even if you have access to a Netflix subscription, you will still need to make sure you own an official TV Licence if you wish to watch the fight as a UK resident.
With a license currently costing £174.50, with discounts available for those eligible, it is quite an investment but definitely better than receiving a £1,000 fine over Christmas.
Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day will be streamed live on 19 December on Netflix.
Topics: Netflix, TV And Film