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The sheer size of the Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul fight required Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) to assemble a broadcast team as stacked and star-studded as the fight card itself.
Rather than relying on a traditional two or three-person booth, the streaming giant has built a comprehensive roster of boxing legends and seasoned broadcasters for Friday's event in Miami. This all-star lineup blends respected voices from the HBO boxing era with modern combat sports experts, ensuring both casual fans and hardcore enthusiasts receive compelling analysis for this global broadcast.
Here's the broadcast team for Friday's event.
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Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua announcers: Who is calling the fight on Netflix?
Andre Ward
Known as "S.O.G." (Son of God), Ward is an American former professional boxer who retired undefeated with a perfect 32-0 record.
Ward was an Olympic Gold medalist in 2004 and a five-time world champion across two divisions (Super Middleweight and Light Heavyweight), widely ranked as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world at the time of his retirement.
Laila Ali
The daughter of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, Laila is a retired professional boxer who herself went undefeated in her career with a perfect 24-0 record. She held multiple super middleweight and light heavyweight world titles and is regarded as one of the greatest female boxers of all time.
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Lennox Lewis
One of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time and a Hall of Famer, Lewis is a three-time world heavyweight champion and the last man to hold the undisputed heavyweight title.
He won Olympic Gold for Canada in 1988 before compiling a professional record of 42-2-1.
Mauro Ranallo
A Canadian sports announcer known for his energetic, enthusiastic and often poetic style. Ranallo is one of the most versatile voices in combat sports, having provided commentary for major boxing events on Showtime, as well as being a staple commentator for MMA promotions like Pride FC and Bellator, and professional wrestling with WWE's NXT.
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He is acclaimed for his passion and "Mamma Mia!" catchphrase.
David Haye
Nicknamed "The Hayemaker," Haye is a British boxing icon and former two-weight world champion.
He achieved the rare feat of winning the undisputed Cruiserweight World Championship before moving up to conquer the Heavyweight division, where he won the WBA Heavyweight Title in 2009.
Since retiring with a record of 28 wins (26 by KO) and 4 losses, he has become a respected and knowledgeable analyst.
Crystina Poncher
Poncher is currently a prominent voice for Top Rank Boxing on ESPN, where she has served as a host and reporter, and holds the distinction of being one of the few women to ever call play-by-play for a major boxing event.
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— Crystina Poncher (@CrystinaPoncher) December 15, 2025
She has risen through the ranks as a dedicated host, reporter, and analyst for Top Rank Boxing.
Ariel Helwani
Helwani is a highly respected and influential Canadian-American sports journalist.
He has won the MMA Journalist of the Year award every year since 2010. Known for his tenacious interviewing style and breaking news, Helwani brings a deep understanding of combat sports and crossover fighting narratives, having worked for major outlets like MMA Fighting, ESPN and Fox Sports.
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Sibley Scoles
Scoles serves as an in-game host for the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders and is known for covering major entertainment and sports spectacles.
She brings her extensive experience from high-profile events to capture the atmosphere and action ringside.
Kate Scott
Scott is an accomplished American sportscaster who currently serves as the television play-by-play announcer for the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers. She will be the host on the analyst desk for Friday's fights.
Scott has broken barriers in broadcasting, becoming one of the first women to hold primary play-by-play roles in the NBA, NFL (radio), and NHL (TV). She brings a strong, commanding presence to host the analyst panel.
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