An expert hacker has issued a warning to boxing fans planning to stream Jake Paul's fight against Anthony Joshua using illegal IPTV services or Fire Sticks.
Paul vs Joshua will take place at the Kaseya Center in Miami, with ring walks expected at around 03:30 GMT on Saturday morning.
The bout will be contested over eight three-minute rounds, with both fighters wearing regulation 10oz gloves.
YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul has a record of 12-1 since turning professional five years ago, but has never faced an opponent of Joshua's calibre.
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Paul claimed a landmark victory last year when he defeated heavyweight Mike Tyson, although Tyson's best years in the ring came last century.
Joshua, meanwhile, has not fought since September 2024, when he was knocked out by Daniel Dubois.
Despite that loss, the two-time heavyweight champion remains the overwhelming favourite to win the much-anticipated clash with Paul.
The full card will be broadcast by Netflix, just over a year after the streaming giant made its first venture into boxing for Paul's bout against Tyson.
However, in recent years, due to the rising cost of subscriptions to watch live sport, many viewers have turned to IPTV services and Fire Sticks as a cheaper alternative.
Typically, they charge sports fans a lower fee than the official rights holders, attracting millions of users.
But it is not without risk, as expert hacker Jenny Radcliffe warned last year ahead of Paul vs Tyson.
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She said: "The perception that illegal streaming is a victimless crime is completely inaccurate.
"The sites that host these services are loaded with malicious links, back doors and tricks to access people's digital and financial information, giving professional criminals an open invitation to steal from anyone who engages in these activities.
"Whether it's multiple charges to credit cards, installing malware on devices, accessing bank accounts, or stealing personal information such as emails, messages, contacts, photographs, documents and browsing history, engaging in illegal streaming makes you a prime target for professional fraudsters.
"And what is worse, because these activities are illegal, victims may have little or no recourse for recovering their losses and may even face criminal charges themselves."
How to watch Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua if you don’t have Netflix
If you don’t already have Netflix, there is a workaround to essentially get it for ‘free’ as part of a bargain bundle.
Sky is currently offering its ‘Stream on Screen’ package - including Netflix, discovery+ and much more - for just £15/ month. It’s Sky’s lowest-ever price and will allow you to watch the big fight live along with Sky Atlantic, Sky Stream and Sky Essential TV.
Browse deals here.
Topics: Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua, Boxing, IPTV, Boxing News, Heavyweight Boxing
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