Overview
- Eddie Hearn says Joshua is around 265 pounds and must cut nearly 20 pounds to meet a contractual 245-pound limit requested by Jake Paul’s camp.
- Paul describes a bulking program of added calories and heavy lifting, says he is sparring larger opponents, and predicts a “long night” for Joshua.
- The professionally sanctioned heavyweight bout is scheduled for Dec. 19 at Miami’s Kaseya Center and will stream live on Netflix.
- Joshua frames the matchup as a chance to blend marketability with ability and to showcase himself to a wider audience.
- Joe Rogan and Dana White caution the fight could be dangerous for Paul, citing Joshua’s knockout power and world-level experience.