“Whatcha gonna do when Jake Paul runs wild on you, Anthony Joshua?!?” That’s the energy rolling through Paul’s fanbase. Ahead of his crossover megafight with two-time undisputed heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua this Friday night at the Kaseya Center in Miami, streaming live on Netflix.
And now, Paul is leaning all the way into that vibe with a walkout outfit straight out of Hulk Hogan’s glory days.
Paul Unveils Hulk Hogan Inspired Fight Kit
On Tuesday, Paul revealed via Instagram that he will walk to the ring wearing a full Hulk Hogan themed fight kit as a tribute to the WWE icon, who passed away on July 24 at age 71.
The outfit includes:
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Hogan’s classic red-and-yellow color scheme
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Shorts and shoes detailed in alligator skin from an alligator Paul says he personally hunted
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A bright jacket emblazoned with “HULKAMANIA” across the chest
Paul called the look a celebration of one of combat entertainment’s greatest showmen and a way to honor Hogan’s influence on his own personality-driven rise.
Joshua Is a Massive Favorite and Paul Needs a Hulk-Sized Performance
Tribute or not, Paul will need more than charisma to pull off the upset.
Joshua, a former Olympic gold medalist and one of the most imposing heavyweights of his era, enters the fight as a massive -1300 favorite at FanDuel. Paul sits as a +700 underdog, reflecting the enormous size and experience gap between the two.
Joshua will outweigh Paul significantly and holds major advantages in reach, power, and elite-level ring time. For Paul to shock the world. He’ll need a performance worthy of a Hulk Hogan main event something larger than life.
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