Jake Paul has put together a strict training regime to pile on weight for his clash with Anthony Joshua.
After his bout with WBA lightweight champion Gervonta 'Tank' Davis fell through this month, Paul quickly announced that he would instead be taking on former two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua.
Anthony Joshua faces off with Jake Paul
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'AJ' will end his 15-month absence from the ring by fighting Paul on December 19 in MiamiCredit: Getty
Gervonta 'Tank" Davis and Jake Paul face off during a press conference at Palladium Times Square on September 22, 2025 in New York City
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Paul had originally planned to fight 'Tank' on November 14, but the bout was cancelledCredit: Getty
The American went from an exhibition bout, where he could weigh a maximum of 195lbs, to a professional heavyweight fight, where his opponent can tip the scales at no more than 245lbs.
Regardless of the controversy surrounding the fight, billed as 'Jake vs Joshua,' Paul faces a remarkable challenge, climbing up in weight to face a man who knocked out former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou not long ago.
The 28-year-old has gone from sparring with men half his size to trading blows with boxers twice his size.
But it doesn't seem to faze 'The Problem Child,' as he revealed how his preparations have changed from fighting Davis to Joshua.
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"I started eating more pasta, [and] gaining weight," Paul told The Schmo.
"Less running, more weightlifting, bench press, squats — I feel like an NFL player, getting ready to take on the big guys.
"Bringing in heavyweights who we've had to buy two commercial airline seats for because they can't sit in one seat.
"Sparring massive, massive guys, and just believing in myself. That's all that matters.
"I'm ready to fight at all times — this is what we do it for these big moments.
"You don't get paid for sparring, you don't get paid for hitting the gym.
Jake Paul at his press conference for the fight against Anthony Joshua.
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Paul said he's been eating more pasta and doing less running in preparation for AJCredit: Getty
"I want the big fights and the best people."
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Paul then admitted that he wants to fight for a cruiserweight world title after fighting Joshua.
He also named the likes of Canelo Alvarez, Terence Crawford, and Tyson Fury as opponents he would like to face down the line.
"Those are the names, man, but I think Joshua and Canelo are probably two of the biggest names I could possibly take on in this sport right now," he concluded.
Joshua, 35, is currently walking around 265lbs ahead of the Netflix bout, according to comments from his promoter, Eddie Hearn, this week.
'Jake vs Joshua' takes place on December 19 at the Kaseya Centre in Miami, Florida.
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Daniel Dubois celebrates his win over Anthony Joshua
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Joshua hasn't fought since losing an IBF heavyweight title bout to Daniel Dubois in September 2024Credit: GETTY
Also on the card, Alycia Baumgardner takes on Leila Beaudoin for the WBA, IBF and WBO super featherweight titles in the co-main event, while Cherneka Johnson fights Amanda Galle for undisputed status at bantamweight.
UFC legends Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley, who have both suffered defeats to Paul in the ring, are also set to meet on the main card.