Anthony Joshua shows off incredible physique as fans fear for Jake Paul despite weight limit

Boxing fans fear the worst for Jake Paul after seeing Anthony Joshua’s impressive physique.

Paul and Joshua are set to meet in a shock heavyweight showdown next month in Miami, despite their gulf and experience in size.

The bout will be sanctioned professionally by the Florida Athletic Commission despite widespread backlash, with the clash to count on Joshua’s record.

Naturally the former two-time heavyweight champion is far heavier than Paul, weighing in at 252lbs for his defeat to Daniel Dubois last September.

On the other hand, the ‘Problem Child’ tipped the scales at 227lbs in his only heavyweight outing against Mike Tyson last November.

It was revealed that a weight limit of 245lbs has been imposed on Joshua for weigh-in day when he faces Paul, but he can rehydrate to any level.

But the Briton still looks in unbelievable shape, having shown off his frame just under one month out from the blockbuster clash.

Joshua flexed his ripped six-pack and muscly looking frame for the camera during a photo shoot om US soil.

And he posted it on social media with the caption: “The more I hurt people. The more they’re gonna love me.”

Boxing fans react to Joshua’s physique for Paul fight

After seeing the picture, boxing fans flooded Joshua’s comments.

And throughout, they declared their total fear for Paul in the clash.

One wrote: “Look at him, If it’s not a first round KO it’s rigged.”

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Another agreed: “Wow, size of him, RIP Jake Paul.”

A fan added: “Never seen a boxer that built.”

While a final viewer concluded: “I fear for Jake, he could suffer bad damage. He is going to sleep.”

Why are fans so fearful for Jake Paul against Anthony Joshua?

It is a more than justified stance for fans to take with Paul having had just 13 professional bouts.

Joshua has both an extensive amateur and professional background and is a natural in the weight class, where he rose to supremacy as a world king.

And he has a frightening KO record, with Paul likely to have never felt punching power like it is in his short stint in the squared circle.

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The showdown is also a chance for Joshua to get back on track after losing his last fight, and he will want a huge statement.

In his last fight with a crossover athlete, Joshua dispatched of Francis Ngannou inside two rounds in 2024, a sure sign he will take any test seriously.