Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua successfully made weight ahead of their highly anticipated heavyweight bout scheduled for December 15, 2024, at the Kaseya Center in Miami. Paul weighed in at 216.6 pounds, which is 11 pounds lighter than his previous fight against Mike Tyson in November 2024. Joshua, the former two-time unified heavyweight champion, came in at 243.4 pounds, comfortably under the contracted limit of 245 pounds.
Joshua’s recent weight history shows a trend of fluctuations. He weighed 240 pounds for his 2021 fight against Oleksandr Usyk and 244.5 pounds in the rematch, both of which resulted in losses. In contrast, he reached a career-high weight of 255.25 pounds in his decision victory over Jermaine Franklin earlier this year.
Training Adjustments for Paul
Paul, primarily a cruiserweight, had to adapt his training significantly in preparation for Joshua. Initially training for a bout against lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis, Paul shifted gears upon learning of the change in his opponent. “It was a complete 180,” Paul told ESPN. “I had to get 270-pound sparring partners who were very physical. I had to put on more muscle by hitting the weights and get used to being punched by giants.”
The juxtaposition of their weights highlights the significant size difference between the two fighters, as Joshua is known for his imposing figure in the heavyweight division.
In the co-main event, Alycia Baumgardner weighed in at 129.2 pounds for her unified super featherweight title defense against Leila Beaudoin, who came in at 130 pounds. This fight promises to add excitement to the card, showcasing the talents of both fighters.
Additionally, former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva weighed 191.4 pounds for his six-round cruiserweight match against former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, who clocked in at 194 pounds. Both bouts will contribute to an electrifying evening of boxing that fans can look forward to.
With the fighters now officially weighed in, the stage is set for a memorable night in Miami, underlining the growing popularity and intrigue surrounding boxing events streamed live on platforms like Netflix.
