Anthony Joshua has successfully met the weight requirement for his upcoming bout against Jake Paul, accomplishing this task two weeks ahead of schedule. Joshua, a former two-time heavyweight champion, has been out of action since his defeat by Daniel Dubois in September 2024, where he suffered a devastating knockout in the fifth round. Following the match with Dubois, Joshua took a break to recover from minor injuries and underwent elbow surgery.
After his successful surgery, Joshua wasted no time and returned to training promptly. The British boxer is anticipated to have an easy victory over the boxing novice, Paul, before an eventful 2026 in the ring. The highly-anticipated match between Joshua and Paul, set to take place on December 19 in Miami, will be a professional heavyweight showdown.
The bout will comprise eight rounds of three minutes each, with both fighters using 10oz gloves. While Paul transitions back to the heavyweight division after facing Mike Tyson in November 2024, Joshua faced a challenge when he was informed that he must not weigh over 245lb for the match.
The heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul is scheduled for December 19 in Miami and will be available for live streaming on Netflix. Fans can access the fight for free through Sky’s £15 Essential TV bundle, offering the lowest price for Sky TV.
Despite initial concerns that the 36-year-old Joshua would need to shed 20lb, recent updates have revealed that he is already close to the required weight for the fight. In a social media video, Joshua disclosed his current weight of 111kg (244.7Ib), much to the relief of his supporters. Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, confirmed that Joshua is already in Miami, looking in excellent condition for the upcoming match.
Hearn expressed confidence in Joshua’s preparation for the fight, emphasizing the boxer’s dedication and readiness for the challenge. A victory in this month’s fight would boost Joshua’s confidence as he eyes a significant 2026 in the boxing world, potentially culminating in a summer showdown with Tyson Fury.
Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh outlined plans to host Joshua in February and teased a major boxing event in London, scheduled for September. The upcoming fight in Miami between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul is set to be a thrilling pre-Christmas event, with the fighters expected to enter the ring around 11pm local time, catering to the American audience. The fight will be broadcast live on Netflix.
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