Jake Paul challenges Anthony Joshua with fight talks heating up in 2026

Eddie Hearn confirms that talks between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul are indeed happening, suggesting a potential fight early next year. Despite Joshua’s significant size and experience advantage as a former heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist, Paul’s team believes he has a chance to win. Hearn acknowledges Paul’s confidence, predicting the fight could be a massive pay-per-view event. Eddie Hearn confirms that talks between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul are indeed happening, suggesting a potential fight early next year. Despite Joshua’s significant size and experience advantage as a former heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist, Paul’s team believes he has a chance to win. Hearn acknowledges Paul’s confidence, predicting the fight could be a massive pay-per-view event.