Fight Worlds Collide as Under Armour Unites Anthony Joshua and Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett in Combat Crossover
Two fighters. Two disciplines.
One shared mindset: Be The Problem.
In a meeting of calm and chaos, two-time heavyweight boxing world champion Anthony Joshua and UFC lightweight contender Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett came together with their performance partner Under Armour. They stepped into each other’s worlds, trading fight philosophies, tactics, and challenging their mindsets as they continue to prepare for the battles ahead.
Inspired by Under Armour’s ‘Be The Problem’ campaign, both athletes embody what it means to disrupt, dominate, and redefine the fight game. AJ, known for his hyper-focused, composed, and intense pre-fight mindset, creates problems with his explosive power and calculated timing. Paddy, by contrast, enacts a more confrontational, unsettling approach to his fights. Both are a problem for their opponents, and both rewrite the rules with their equally disruptive and elite personalities.
As part of the training session, Paddy coached AJ through the chokehold he used in his recent UFC 314 victory over Michael Chandler, while AJ shared elite-level boxing tactics to sharpen Paddy’s stand-up game.
Hosted by broadcaster David Alorka, the two also sat down for a candid conversation about mindset, motivation and what it means to be an athlete that challenges the status quo. They reflected on what it truly takes to become World Champion, a title AJ has already earned twice in his career, and one that Paddy continues to pursue. The discussion also looked ahead to the future, exploring the legacies they hope to leave behind and the goals they still aspire to achieve.
“When you are champion, there’s nothing better than living it."
"Because there’ll be a time when you look back and you’ll realize that was probably the best times of your life. So, while you’re on this journey to the top, own that!”
Anthony Joshua
“I am just 100% confident about everything all the time. I am the opposite of a pessimist. I think Liverpool are going to win everything, I think my teammates are going to win every fight they ever have. I think I am going to beat every single person that’s put in front of me. It’s just built into me.”
Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett
During the training session, AJ and Paddy wore the UA HeatGear® baselayer, Under Armour’s original performance baselayer. An integral piece of kit for both athletes, the baselayer is engineered to keep you cool, dry, and comfortable under pressure. With his second-skin fit and his four-way stretch fabric, the UA HeatGear® baselayer supports every movement, delivers full mobility and wicks sweat away fast, allowing athletes to stay cool, light and focused on their performance.