The sheer physical mismatch between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul became strikingly apparent when the two fighters stood face-to-face in Miami today.
The former unified heavyweight champion, standing at an imposing 6ft 6in, completely dwarfed his 6ft 1in opponent during their initial encounter ahead of their December 19 Netflix bout.
The size disparity was so pronounced that onlookers couldn’t help but notice the almost comical difference between the two men.
Joshua appeared massive next to the YouTube star-turned-boxer, creating a visual that immediately sparked conversation among boxing fans about what this could mean for their upcoming fight at the Kaseya Center.
Jake Paul was forced to stare up to Anthony Joshua
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The moment that truly captured the size difference came when Paul initially found himself staring directly at Joshua’s chest rather than his face.
The social media star had to crane his neck upward to meet the Brit’s gaze, creating an awkward yet telling moment that highlighted just how much smaller he appeared next to the heavyweight.
Once Paul finally looked up, the two engaged in an intense stare-down, though it lacked the usual drama associated with Paul’s previous boxing events.
The visual of Paul having to tilt his head back to maintain eye contact with Joshua perfectly illustrated the David versus Goliath nature of this unlikely matchup.
Despite the relatively cordial atmosphere of the press conference, Joshua made his intentions crystal clear when he vowed to “break Paul’s face” in their upcoming bout.
Many boxing fans are shocked to see Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua agree to fight
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The two-time unified champion promised to introduce the social media personality to a “school of boxing that he hasn’t seen yet”, suggesting Paul would face a level of competition far beyond his previous experiences.
The exchange remained surprisingly polite throughout, with both fighters avoiding the typical trash talk and provocative questions that usually accompany Paul’s boxing events.
It marked a notable departure from the YouTuber’s typically theatrical pre-fight build-ups, though Joshua’s stark warning left no doubt about his serious intentions for fight night.
Anthony Joshua is the clear favourite to beat Jake Paul
| GETTYThe bout will see Joshua restricted to a 245-pound weight limit, though he still looked enormous compared to Paul during their face-off.
Paul, who typically fights at cruiserweight and weighed 227 pounds for his November clash with Mike Tyson, acknowledged the magnitude of the challenge ahead.
He compared a potential victory to Buster Douglas’s legendary upset over Mike Tyson in February 1990, recognising it would rank among boxing’s greatest shocks.
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The size difference marks a stark reversal for Paul, who usually enjoys physical advantages over his opponents – a luxury he certainly won’t have when he steps into the ring with Joshua next month.