YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul is arguably facing the biggest challenger of his career as a pugilist when he squares off against former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua on Friday, Dec. 19, at the Kaseya Center in Miami.
The fight will be streamed on Netflix and will consist of eight three-minute rounds with both men wearing 10-ounce gloves. Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) was originally supposed to fight lightweight champion Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis in November before Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) stepped in to take his place.
But while the action in the ring will certainly get attention, so will Paul’s fiancée, Jutta Leerdam. Leerdam is an accomplished speed skater.
Who is Jutta Leerdam?
The 26-year-old Leerdam, who is from The Netherlands, is a professional speed skater, specializing in long-track sprint events.
She and Paul confirmed their relationship in 2023 and got engaged in March 2025.
She also has a large following on social media, with nearly five million followers on Instagram and 1.8 million on TikTok.
Speed skating success
Leerdam started speed skating at age 11 and is a former field hockey player.
She has won seven gold medals at the European Championships, in the sprint and 1000-meter races. She also has a silver medal from the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Leerdam says she is gearing up to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, but first must qualify during the Dutch Olympic Trials, which start Dec. 26.
‘I’ve already achieved so many things. Dutch titles make me incredibly happy, but there’s one thing I still need: Olympic gold,’ Leerdam said. The 1,000 meters are coming in Milan. ‘I’m so hyper-focused on one competition. When I’m there, it could suddenly go really well, even though it hasn’t quite worked out all year.’
