Will Anthony Joshua Face a Weight Limit in His Match Against Jake Paul?

JAKE PAUL and Anthony Joshua are poised to face off on a major Netflix card THIS FRIDAY!

With the weigh-ins quickly approaching, much of the focus has been on the notable size difference between the two fighters.

And for good reason – when the two fighters met for the first time, the final face-off showcased a clear physical difference.

It wasn’t just the height disparity, with AJ towering over the American, but also the contrast in their physiques.

AJ possesses far more muscular arms and chest, and even his head appeared significantly larger in comparison.

The Brit has long been recognized for his athletic, sculpted build, often presenting an imposing figure against his opponents throughout his career.

Over the past decade, the heavyweight division has welcomed genuine physical specimens at the very top — including , and Anthony Joshua himself.

For Jake, it’s clear this is an incredibly challenging task.

In his most recent fight, he weighed in at 200lb, with recent reports indicating he aims to come in around 220lb for this matchup.

As for ‘AJ’, he last weighed 252lb during his fight against .

This means Joshua will need to lose some weight to meet the limit for this bout.

And here at SunSport, we can disclose the official weight limit AJ must reach before their highly anticipated showdown.

Is there a weight limit for Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua?

The official weight limit for the match is 245lb, and there is no rehydration clause.

In his recent fights, Joshua has often weighed around 252lbs, so he will need to come in approximately 7-8 pounds lighter.

As for Paul, who is expected to weigh around 220lb, there will be a significant 25-pound weight difference between the two fighters.

What are the rules of Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua?

• The fight has been officially sanctioned as a professional heavyweight bout.
• It will consist of eight rounds, each lasting three minutes.
• Knockouts are permitted.
• 10oz gloves will be utilized.

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