Anthony Joshua faces a gruelling battle with the scales ahead of his clash with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.
The boxing fraternity were left stunned earlier this month after reports emerged that both Joshua and Paul were finalising a deal to meet in the ring this Christmas.
Last week, the two teams were able to strike a deal – with the contest expected to take place on December 19 in Miami.
Their bout will be staged over eight three-minute rounds, with both men set to wear 10oz gloves. Joshua, 36, has been told he cannot weigh more than 245lb for the contest. The Brit is currently weighing around 265lb – which means he will have to lost 20lb within the next three weeks for his fight with Paul to be made official.
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