Boxing runs on “PCT” – Promised Circadian Time. When they say “9 PM,” they mean “9 PM for the first punch of the undercard.” The main event? That’s just a suggestion. I once watched a Jake Paul fight start at 1:07 AM. I had to call in sick the next day. My excuse: “Boxing improvised an extra hour of interviews.” My boss didn’t get it.
Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua: What time the fight starts in the UK and
So, here’s my advice: take the advertised start time, add 4 hours, then subtract 3 hours of sleep. That’s your actual watch window.
What About Time Zones?
If you live in the Pacific Time Zone, you lucky dog. The main event hits around 8 PM or 9 PM. You can watch it, go to bed, and wake up feeling like a champion. Meanwhile, us East Coasters are mainlining coffee at 12:30 AM, watching Jake Paul do a celebratory backflip. The winner? Time. The loser? Your sleep schedule.
If you’re in Hawaii, I’m sorry. The fight starts at 5:30 PM local time, but you probably already ate dinner and are asleep by 7. Just read the results the next morning. It’s safer for your blood pressure.
