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Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua weigh in ahead of blockbuster boxing bout

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Andrew SempleDecember 19, 2025 at 09:19 AM
Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua weigh in ahead of blockbuster boxing bout
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Ahead of their boxing match in Miami on December 19, 2025, Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul participated in an official weigh-in. Former heavyweight champion Joshua weighed in at 243.4 pounds (110kg), significantly heavier than Paul, who tipped the scales at 216 pounds (98kg). Joshua, who usually fights around 250 pounds, was at his lightest since his 2021 fight against Oleksandr Usyk. Paul, typically a cruiserweight, weighed in above his usual limit for only the second time in his career. During the weigh-in, Paul claimed Joshua appeared nervous, while Joshua asserted his talent would overcome Paul's inexperience.

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