Boxing fans received a surprising visual on November 21 when Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua stood face-to-face for the first time. The two fighters met at the Kaseya Center in Miami ahead of their upcoming heavyweight match on December 19, which will stream on Netflix. The moment quickly went viral as Joshua, a former unified heavyweight world champion, looked much larger and stronger compared to YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Their height and size difference immediately became the center of conversation online.
Anthony Joshua Towers Over Jake Paul in First Faceoff
Anthony Joshua Towers, who stands at 6 feet 6 inches and weighs around 250 pounds, appeared dominant during the press conference. However, for this fight, he will need to reduce his weight to no more than 245 pounds. Jake Paul, in contrast, is 6 feet 1 inch and normally competes as a cruiserweight under 200 pounds. Paul has fought bigger men before, including Mike Tyson in 2024, where he weighed 227 pounds. Still, standing next to Joshua made the size gap look more dramatic than ever.
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During the faceoff, Jake Paul refused to look up at Joshua at first, keeping his eyes straight ahead and staring at the heavyweight’s chest instead. This unusual moment added tension and excitement to the event. Eventually, Paul lifted his head and locked eyes with Joshua, creating a long and intense stare-down. Promoter Nakisa Bidarian watched closely as the two men stood inches apart, building anticipation for their December showdown.
Paul was originally expected to fight lightweight star Gervonta “Tank” Davis on November 14, a match where Paul would have been the bigger man. However, the fight was canceled after new domestic violence allegations were made against Davis. As a result, Anthony Joshua stepped in, creating a far tougher and more dangerous matchup for Paul. Instead of having the size advantage, Paul now faces a powerful former champion who outweighs and out-reaches him.
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With only weeks left before the fight, fans are eager to see whether Jake Paul can pull off a “David vs. Goliath” upset. Many believe Joshua’s experience and size will be too much for Paul, while others think Paul’s confidence and recent training could lead to a shocking result. Whatever happens, the first faceoff has already set the stage for one of the most talked-about boxing events of the year.
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