Eddie Hearn: Jake Paul’s team asked Joshua to reduce weight

Celebrity boxer Jake Paul will face former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in an eight-round match on Netflix, scheduled for December 19, 2025, at Kaseya Center in Miami. Paul will be at a height and reach disadvantage, prompting his team to request that Joshua, who typically weighs around 265 pounds, come in at a lower weight for competitive balance. Joshua, with a record of 28-4 and 25 KOs, replaces Gervonta Davis, who withdrew due to legal issues. The fight promises to showcase a significant skill disparity between the two fighters.

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