Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul: Analysis of the Size Difference
The expected fight between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul on December 19th in Miami promises to be a momentous event in the boxing world. One of the keys to this confrontation lies in the considerable difference in size between both contenders. Joshua, former heavyweight world champion, will face Paul, who is moving up from the cruiserweight category. The rules will be the usual ones for a heavyweight fight, which adds even more anticipation.
The physical disparity between Joshua and Paul is notable, especially regarding weight. Joshua, known for his imposing physique, has recorded weights close to 252 pounds in his latest fights. For his part, Paul, in his recent fight against Mike Tyson, weighed in at 227 pounds, exceeding the cruiserweight limit for the first time.
Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois: 252 lbs
Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou: 252 lbs
Anthony Joshua vs. Otto Wallin: 251 lbs
Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.: 199 lbs
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: 227 lbs
Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry: 200 lbs
The height difference is also a relevant factor. Paul is 6’1”, while Joshua is five inches taller. To find an opponent shorter than Paul, you have to go back eleven years and 22 fights in Joshua’s career, to Michael Sprott, who was 6’0”.
In the past, Joshua has faced opponents shorter than him, such as Ruiz Jr. (6’2”) and Carlos Takam (6’1”), demonstrating that height is not the only determining factor. However, Paul will face the tallest opponent of his career by a considerable margin.
Before this fight, Paul was scheduled to face Gervonta Davis on November 14, but the fight was canceled. Davis, a three-division world champion, is 5’5” and weighs 135 pounds, which highlights the size difference that Joshua represents.
