Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul in talks to make heavyweight fight in December happen.
Just when you thought boxing had hit peak chaos, here comes the ultimate eyebrow-raiser: Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul might be stepping into the ring this December. Yes, the former two-time heavyweight champion versus the YouTube sensation turned professional boxer.
Reports say talks are already underway, and both camps are “interested.” Translation: someone smelled millions of pay-per-view dollars and decided, “Yeah, let’s do this.”
Media outlets reported on Wednesday that a fight between the pair was almost a done deal, but Hearn told BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast that “everyone has jumped the gun” with these claims.
“Our focus is on 2026,” added Hearn. “We have a big fight planned for February and a big fight hopefully against Tyson Fury next year.
“We may run out in 2025. We were just going to have a low key fight somewhere – if that is going to destroy the run of Mr Paul and make tens of millions of dollars in the process, then maybe. Nothing is confirmed yet.”
Fans are already split. Team Joshua is confident he’ll fold Paul faster than you can say “heavyweight knockout.” Team Paul, well, they’re clinging to memes and wishful thinking.
But credit where it’s due: Jake Paul knows how to sell a fight. Trash talk? Check. Viral promos? Check. Controversy? Double check!
