Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul: Upcoming Match Details
Anthony Joshua is in excellent shape as he prepares for his upcoming match against Jake Paul, scheduled for December 19 in Miami. With just over two weeks left before the highly anticipated clash, Joshua, 36, recently shared a video on social media confirming that he weighed in at 110.6 kg (approximately 244 lb), comfortably under the limit of 111 kg (17 st 7 lb) for heavyweight fighters.
Weight Limit Discussion
Historically, heavyweight boxers do not cut weight, which has made Joshua’s weight limit a notable point of discussion, especially compared to Paul, 28, who has typically fought at cruiserweight. Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, pointed out that Paul’s team initially pushed for an even lighter weight limit before settling on the current figure.
Fight Card Highlights
In addition to the main bout, the fight card includes noteworthy matchups. The co-main event will feature Alycia Baumgardner defending her unified titles against Leila Beaudoin. Baumgardner, who recently vacated her WBC title in protest over the lack of 12 three-minute rounds for female bouts, is set to defend her WBO, WBA, and IBF belts in this 12-round contest.
The event will also kick off with a featherweight clash between American Olympian Jahmal Harvey and the unbeaten Kevin Cervantes. Harvey is entering his second professional fight in what promises to be an exciting opening to the main card.
Adding to the lineup, MMA veteran Anderson Silva will take on Tyron Woodley in a six-round cruiserweight bout. Originally, Chris Weidman was slated to face Silva, but he had to withdraw due to an injury, leading to Woodley stepping in.
Preliminary Matches
Preliminary matches will feature two world title fights: Cherneka Johnson defending her undisputed bantamweight title against Amanda Galle, and Yokasta Valle challenging Yadira Bustillos for the WBC strawweight championship.
Main Events Breakdown
Here’s a breakdown of the main events:
- Main Card (December 20, 01:00 GMT)
– Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul – Heavyweight (8 rounds)
– Alycia Baumgardner vs. Leila Beaudoin – WBA, IBF & WBO super-featherweight (12 rounds)
– Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley – Cruiserweight (6 rounds)
– Jahmal Harvey vs. Kevin Cervantes – Featherweight (6 rounds) - Preliminary Card (December 19, 21:45 GMT)
– Cherneka Johnson vs. Amanda Galle – Undisputed bantamweight title (10 rounds)
– Yokasta Valle vs. Yadira Bustillos – WBC strawweight title (10 rounds)
– Avious Griffin vs. Justin Cardona – Welterweight (8 rounds)
– Keno Marley vs. Diarra Davis Jr – Cruiserweight (4 rounds)
As the boxing world eagerly awaits this showdown, both fighters share the stage with a dynamic and diverse set of undercard fights, providing plenty of action for fans.
