Boxing
Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua Odds: 50 Cent & KSI among potential ring walk features
The build-up to Friday night’s blockbuster clash between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua continues to gather momentum.
From potential ring walk guests to celebrity appearances ringside, punters now have even more ways to get involved ahead of one of the most talked-about fights of the year.
With global attention on the bout, speculation around who could accompany the fighters to the ring has intensified. Social media star KSI is a popular pick to be part of Anthony Joshua’s ring walk and is priced at 2/1v to feature alongside the former heavyweight champion.
American rapper Kodak Black is also in the running to support AJ, priced at 7/1, while Jake Paul could turn to music royalty himself. 50 Cent, who has recently been visible at major boxing events, is 7/1 to accompany Paul on his walk to the ring, a move that would undoubtedly grab headlines and energise the crowd.
Beyond the ring walk, attention has also turned to who might be watching from ringside. With the fight taking place in the United States, it’s 5/1 that Donald Trump will be seated ringside for the contest. Music superstar Pitbull is considered even more likely to be in attendance, priced at 2/1 to have a front-row seat for the showdown.
From a pure boxing perspective, Joshua enters the contest as an overwhelming favourite. The former world champion is priced at just 1/9 to claim victory, reflecting strong confidence from bettors in his experience and pedigree at the highest level. Jake Paul, meanwhile, is a 6/1 outsider, with many punters viewing the bout as a significant step up in class for the YouTuber-turned-boxer. A draw is available at 22/1, though few expect the contest to go the distance without a clear winner.
A rematch between Paul and Joshua in 2026 is priced at 8/1, while potential future bouts involving Paul against Francis Ngannou (3/1) or Tommy Fury (5/1) have also caught the eye of bettors looking further down the line.
Event Specials – Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua
- KSI to be part of Anthony Joshua’s ring walk – 2/1
- Pitbull to be sat ringside – 2/1
- Jake Paul to fight Francis Ngannou in 2026 – 3/1
- Jake Paul to fight Tommy Fury in 2026 – 5/1
- Donald Trump to be sat ringside – 5/1
- 50 Cent to be part of Jake Paul’s ring walk – 7/1
- Kodak Black to be part of Anthony Joshua’s ring walk – 7/1
- Paul vs Joshua II to take place in 2026 – 8/1
- Anthony Joshua – 1/9
- Jake Paul – 6/1
- Draw – 22/1
Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing.
Spokesperson for William Hill, Lee Phelps, said: “Friday night’s bout between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua has everyone talking, and we have created some special markets for the fight including ring walk guests, who will be ringside, and what 2026 could have in store for both fighters.
“With this being one of the United States’ biggest events of the year, we make it 5/1 that Donald Trump will be ringside, while Pitbull is also fancied to make an appearance at 2/1.
“Both fighters will want to wow with their ring walks and after supporting Chris Eubank Jr. in his most recent bout, 50 Cent is 7/1 to bring out Jake Paul.
“If AJ is to keep things closer to home, KSI is 2/1 to feature in his ring walk, while American Rapper Kodak Black is 7/1.
“A rematch between these two would no doubt gain even further traction should Paul defeat Joshua (6/1), and we go 8/1 on a second bout in 2026. That looks unlikely though, as we have Joshua as our heavy favourite at 1/9, with the draw priced at 22/1.”
