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Eddie Hearn Unleashes And Drops Bombshell Update on Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul — With A Savage, Curious Jab at U.S. Star

Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has aimed a dig at Jake Paul amid rumours the pair could be fighting in the near future.

Joshua, 35, has been out of action since he was beaten by Daniel Dubois at Wembley last September.

Since that defeat, the 2012 Olympic gold medalist has undergone elbow surgery and is targeting a return to the ring in 2025.

Meanwhile, YouTuber turned boxer Paul has beaten the likes of Mike Tyson and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr at heavyweight and cruiserweight, respectively.

Recently, it has been tipped that Joshua and Paul could take on each other in the ring.

According to a report by Sky Sports, promoter Hearn has stated that Paul is the ‘frontrunner’ to face Joshua.

The report read: “Jake Paul is absolutely the “front-runner” to fight Anthony Joshua next, says promoter Eddie Hearn.”

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Hearn also stated that it is ‘bizarre’ that Paul thinks he could get the better of the former heavyweight world champion.

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He said: “I think Jake Paul is absolutely the frontrunner to fight Anthony Joshua next. I’m here in New York for meetings about the fight, there’s an open dialouge between myself and MVP.

“I don’t know what to tell you other than it’s mental. I can’t sit here and tell you that this is a 50/50 match. The whole thing is bizarre, I think it’s extremely dangerous for Jake Paul.

“The general feedback is that the boxing world is say ‘Please AJ, go in there and evaporate this young man from the boxing world so we can all get on as normal’.”

Hearn added: “You then got Jake Paul fans thinking bizarrely they could beat Anthony Joshua and the most bizarre thing is that Jake Paul genuinely believes he will beat Anthony Joshua.

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“I think it’s the only reason we’re gonna see this fight, because Jake Paul, and his merry men, are telling him that AJ, his punch resistance is gone and this is a great time to fight him.

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“I’m telling you, be careful what you wish for! Because this is the most dangerous thing. This is going into the ring with one of the fiercest punchers of this generation. By the way, if you’re going in there thinking you’re gonna win, that’s even more dangerous.

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Anthony Joshua’s Promoter Reveals Why a Jake Paul Showdown

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Anthony Joshua’s Promoter Reveals Why a Jake Paul Showdown Could Surpass a Tyson Fury Fight in Scale

Joshua is currently in talks for a staggering boxing clash with YouTuber-turned-fighter Paul. There is a gulf in class between the pair with the Briton a two-time former heavyweight world champion, while Paul has had just 13 professional fights against largely limited opposition.

Several options lay on the table for Joshua’s comeback fight, and he has also been heavily linked with a two-fight blockbuster deal with bitter rival Tyson Fury.

And despite the boxing purist wanting to see AJ finally settle his feud with the ‘Gypsy King’, Smith believes the commercial value lies in a duel with Paul.

“2026 is going to be a huge year for Anthony Joshua,” Smith said on talkSPORT’s Hawksbee & Jacobs.

“It is a random fight with Jake Paul, but it is the biggest fight out there at the moment.

“Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul on the global scale is bigger than Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury. That is the world we live in right now.

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“The Tyson Fury fight is still a huge fight, and if he decides to come back from retirement, I’m sure that can also get made in 2026.

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Joshua Could Be on the Verge of a Monumental 2026 With a

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Joshua Could Be on the Verge of a Monumental 2026 With a Thrilling Jake Paul and Tyson Fury Double-Header in the Works.

AJ has been out of the ring since last September when he was knocked out by Daniel Dubois at Wembley.

Elbow surgery in May has delayed his return – allowing for shock talks with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.

Fury retired in January but announced in July that he will come back to fight next year – with the hopes of a fight with Joshua.

Frank Smith, CEO of Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing, talked up a mega 2026 for AJ with bouts against Paul AND Fury possible.

Smith said on talkSPORT: “2026 is going to be a huge year for Anthony Joshua.

“It is a random fight with Jake Paul, but it is the biggest fight out there at the moment.

“Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul on the global scale is bigger than Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury. That is the world we live in right now.

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“The Tyson Fury fight is still a huge fight, and if he decides to come back from retirement, I’m sure that can also get made in 2026.

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“AJ has done everything in the sport, he still has a lot more to offer but in this business people get written off.

“I think you will see him in a great year next year in the biggest events possible.

“From a commercial perspective he’s in the driving seat, AJ delivers the biggest numbers.”

Fury, 36, retired after consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, 38, last year but told fans at a BoxPark event in July that he will return in 2026.

Paul is 12-1 in his career with his lone loss coming against Fury’s brother Tommy in 2023.

Paul won on points over eight shorter two-minute rounds and returned to cruiserweight in June to face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

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And he beat the former middleweight world champion over ten rounds – placing him 14th in the WBA’s rankings.

Paul, 28, first called out Joshua, 35, on his podcast earlier in the year sparking a behind-the-scenes back and forth between the two.

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And Smith added:  “I think you have to respect what Jake Paul has done.

“He’s not at the level of Anthony Joshua, and he keeps calling people and one day these fights will happen.

“This is the reality, and I think this could be the end of Jake Paul’s influencer dreams of becoming a boxer.

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Hints: This Could Be the Ultimate Heavyweight Battle Anthony

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Hints: This Could Be the Ultimate Heavyweight Battle Anthony Joshua Hints at Explosive 2025 Showdown with Tyson Fury 

ANTHONY Joshua insists that Tyson Fury remains at the top of his hit list, targeting an all-British showdown with the former heavyweight king this year.

The 35-year-old comes off a devastating fifth-round knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois, hitting the canvas four times during their enthralling heavyweight spectacle back in September.

Soon after, Joshua was seemingly in talks to enter an immediate rematch with the formidable puncher, before making the decision to extend his period of recuperation.

Instead, Dubois is now gearing up to defend his IBF world heavyweight title against Joseph Parker on February 22, while the future of Joshua’s career remains uncertain.

But regardless of who he faces next, ‘AJ’ has confirmed his desire to lock horns with domestic rival Fury at some point in 2025.

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“My life is up and down, so I’ve got to get used to the turbulent times and keep riding the wave,” Joshua told NTA news. “I can’t stop now; I’ve got to keep going until I reach my destination.

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‘The Gypsy King’ comes off his second defeat to bona fide heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk, losing by a margin of 116-112 on all three judges’ scorecards.

Yet still, the 36-year-old maintains his belief that, in both of their compelling encounters last year, he had done more than enough to emerge victorious.

In any case, with both Joshua and Fury evading the win column towards the end of 2024, it would appear that the pair are, once again, firmly on a collision course.

But despite the intrigue that still surrounds their potential clash, it must be said that, while not yet past its sell-by date, the matchup has certainly lost a degree of pizazz.

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Eddie Hearn Issues Stark Warning to Jake Paul, “I Hope Joshua

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Eddie Hearn Issues Stark Warning to Jake Paul, “I Hope Joshua Destroys Him With a Vicious Beating”

The British promoter warns of possible “brutal punishment” if the fight between the influencer and the former world heavyweight champion goes ahead

Rumors of a possible showdown between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua have begun to gain momentum in recent days, as the idea of seeing the influencer-turned-boxer take on the former unified heavyweight champion has generated mixed opinions in the boxing world. One of the most critical voices has been that of Eddie Hearn, who is Joshua’s promoter.

Hearn not only questioned the viability of the fight, but was clear in his statements about what he believes would happen if Jake Paul dares to step into the ring with Joshua:

I hope AJ goes in there and destroys him. This would be a brutal beatdown, an easy night at the office

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This fight seemed unlikely until a few years ago, however, rumors of a possible clash between the two have increased, to the point that today it seems imminent.

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Although the difference in experience and class between the two boxers is noticeable, representatives from both sides have admitted that talks are underway

In fact, Eddie Hearn revealed that he had a recent conversation with Nakisa Bidarian, a close associate of Jake Paul and co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions, assuring that “this is very real” and that the chances of the fight happening are “50/50”.

Bidarian not only confirmed the interest, but also described the possible fight as an event of “biblical” proportions, even pointing to a possible date in 2026.

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However, not everyone is convinced that this clash should take place, as journalist Gareth A. Davies described Jake Paul as “a regional level boxer” and was concerned about the physical risk of facing a heavyweight like Joshua:

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It doesn’t seem safe. I don’t think it should be sanctioned by any commission

However, the chairman of Riyadh Season, Turki Alalshikh, also spoke about the possible fight, and although initially sceptical, Alalshikh now sees the duel as a possible solution to the “Jake Paul problem”

If Joshua destroys him, the headache is over. If Jake Paul wins, we will know that he deserves to be in boxing

There are still many things up in the air about this hypothetical fight, but what is a fact is that, if it materializes, it would be a fight with a large audience.

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Terence Crawford Declares Bold Ambition, “I’m Ready to Become

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Terence Crawford Declares Bold Ambition, “I’m Ready to Become Boxing’s Next Global Superstar”

Undefeated WBO jr welterweight champion Terence “Bud” Crawford (28-0, 20 KOs), of Omaha, Nebraska, will have his toughest test when he takes on undefeated WBC champion “The Ice Man” Viktor Postol (28-0, 12 KOs) of Kiev, Ukraine, in a unification bout on July 23 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas live on HBO Pay-Per-View.

“It’s going to be big. I’m going in there and putting on a spectacular show and showing everybody that I belong here,” Crawford told Fightnews.com®. “I have to make a statement on July 23rd.”

Crawford will be training for the fight in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska under the watchful eye of his longtime trainer Brian “BoMac” McIntyre.

Coming off a devastating knockout over Hank Lundy this past February in New York City, Crawford was impressive in defending his WBO title for the second time. Last year saw Crawford score knockouts against Thomas Dulorme in April, as he won the vacant WBO super lightweight title. and in October when he stopped Dierry Jean in his first title defense.

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Since coming to the United States Postol has been 4-0 with 3 KOs. He won the WBC world title with an impressive tenth round knockout over the tough Lucas Matthysse last October. “I feel Matthysse gave up because he was frustrated. It wasn’t because he hurt him with a punch, it was because Matthysse was tired. Postol was holding, elbowing, his jab was irritating him every time Matthysse would get in. There was more frustration than hurt,” Crawford said.Anthony joshua

“Postol’s style is more European,” he continued. “Straight right, jab, clinch, hold, elbows here and there, but there is nothing he’ll be able to do come fight night to keep me from taking that belt. I’ve seen a lot in my time of boxing on this level. I feel I will do real well!”

A win over Postol would open a new chapter in Terance Crawford’s career. “This is just the beginning. It’s my first pay-per-view and I want to put on a great performance. I want to be the next superstar,” Crawford said.

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For years Nebraska has been known for its strong college football tradition in Lincoln, Nebraska about 50 miles south of Omaha, for hosting the NCAA College Baseball World Series in Omaha, and the home of American businessman philanthropist Warren Buffet. Since his 2014 homecoming knockout win over previously undefeated Yuriorkis Gamboa, Crawford has become the pride of Omaha, Nebraska.

“When you talk Omaha, you talk Terence Crawford if you aren’t talking Warren Buffet,” Crawford said. “When I fought in Omaha against Gamboa everyone was like, WOW! This is what we have been waiting on!”

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Crawford expects a large number of his hometown fans to make the trek to Vegas for the Postol fight. “They will show up and chill out. A lot of people are coming to show their support,” Crawford said.

On July 23 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, it will be champion vs. champion.

“When I look at this fight, I look at it as #1 vs. #2, the best in the division, two undefeated fighters,” Crawford said. “I’m not thinking of who I want to fight next. Who I got in front of me now is Viktor Postol. Come fight night, we’re waiting for the victory!”

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Anthony Joshua Finally Breaks Silence, Delivers Explosive

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Anthony Joshua Finally Breaks Silence, Delivers Explosive Announcement on His Epic Boxing Comeback Date

Anthony Joshua has confirmed that he will return to action at the end of 2025 ending speculation on when his ring comeback may take place.

Last September, Joshua tried to become world champion for a third tome when he collided with Daniel Dubois at a sold-out Wembley Stadium .

Joshua entered the contest a huge favourite, but his dreams were ultimately shattered as he was dropped four times before being counted out in the fifth session.

Despite the loss, Joshua soon turned his attention to the undisputed heavyweight title rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk last December as a showdown between him and Fury appeared to be a real possibility.

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This has left Joshua to explore other option with Deontay Wilder and a rematch with Dubois both mentioned for the former champion.

Despite no opponent being announced, Joshua has now confirmed that he will fght before 2025 is over.

“December I will fight again,” said Joshua when speaking to  ESPN Mexico .

“That’s when I want to fight again, I’ll take some time, and I will go in December. I just want to get my body feeling good and then I’ll fight. It’s a simple job.”

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British Boxing Star Anthony Joshua Plotting Shocking

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British Boxing Star Anthony Joshua Plotting Shocking Switch to Premier League Power Play”

British-Nigerian boxing champion Anthony Joshua is teaming up with long-time promoter Eddie Hearn to launch a football agency, his latest step into the world of sports business.

The development was confirmed by Hearn in a recent interview with IFL TV, where he revealed that they are exploring opportunities in football representation alongside Matchroom Boxing CEO, Frank Smith.

“Collectively, we could form a very powerful football agency,” Hearn said.

Though still in its early stages, the agency has reportedly begun attracting attention from Premier League players and other professionals across top leagues.

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The idea of venturing into football agency was first hinted at in 2020 during an interview with GQ, where Joshua and Hearn discussed plans beyond boxing. The conversation resurfaced recently after Joshua posted on Instagram, urging Hearn to “talk more” about the possible collaboration.

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Joshua already made his first move into football in 2024, when he signed England international Chloe Kelly to his 258 MGT agency, making her the first professional footballer to join the roster.

While Eddie Hearn’s family has a football background, his father, Barry Hearn, was the owner of Leyton Orient for nearly 20 years, this would be the first official football agency venture for both Hearn and Joshua.

The agency project follows Joshua’s growing interest in football, though no official confirmation has been made about ownership or investment in any football club.

Joshua’s 258 MGT currently manages several athletes across boxing and other sports, and the potential expansion into football signals a broader business vision from the former two-time heavyweight world champion.

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Amid Roach vs Davis Growing Doubt, Silence Breaked on

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Amid Roach vs Davis Growing Doubt, Silence Breaked on  Rematch By Lamont Roach’s Daddy

Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach were expected to have their rematch on August 16. Their first fight back in March ended in a majority in a controversial contest where Davis took a deliberate knee but wasn’t penalized with a knockdown.

The fight marked the toughest of Davis’ career and was the first time he hadn’t won inside the ring. Fans have been keen to see how the rematch plays out. However, Davis was arrested on July 11 and is facing domestic violence charges. ‘Tank’ Davis has since disappeared from the public eye, including deactivating his social media.

The proposed rematch will no longer take place on August 16, and Roach’s father has now provided the latest update on when the fight could take place

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Roach Sr has claimed that his son is staying ready as always and spending time in the gym. He told MillCity Boxing, “We still in the gym, staying ready. We are always in the gym, but we were in camp. But we are in the gym now, not particularly in camp.”

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Roach Sr added that they confirmed in late July that the fight won’t take place in August. When asked whether there is any updates or a proposed later date, Roach Sr said:

Roach’s star peaked with his performance against Davis and fans are keen to see the rematch, but it looks uncertain. At this point, it won’t be surprising to see ‘The Reaper’ explore other options to stay active.

Shakur Stevenson has previously shown interest in fighting Roach. Speaking of what’s next, Roach Sr said. “You gotta see what’s out there, see what’s the best path. It ain’t always the next fight, it’s what’s after that sometimes as well.”

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Before Davis vs Roach in March, many touted it as a cakewalk for ‘Tank’. While Davis held Roach in high regards, the majority believed that ‘Tank’ was trying to sell the fight. They were proven wrong once the opening bell rang.

Roach stood toe-to-toe and even landed some shots of his own, even wobbling Davis on occasions. The fight became an instant classic and one of the biggest events of the year.

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Momentum Sparks As Billion-Dollar Brawl Incoming  Joshua

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Momentum Sparks As Billion-Dollar Brawl Incoming  Joshua-Paul Dream Clash Begins to Gain Thunderous Momentum

Due to lack of opportunities, accept what comes,” that’s how it has been put to Anthony Joshua, who sought a fight with real contenders such as Oleksandr Usyk, Tyson Fury, even Joseph Parker. However, all the top exponents are busy with their upcoming commitments, so the Briton is about to accept a “cardboard fight” against YouTuber Jake Paul. According to promoter Eddie Hearn, both fighters are available so “it’s halfway there.”

The “mental, crazy and dangerous” heavyweight fight between two-time world champion Anthony Joshua and 13-fight novice Jake Paul has great appeal for the Matchroom boss, who has promoted Joshua throughout his professional career, who has held previous talks about this possible fight with Nakisa Bidarian and is convinced that Paul is serious about his desire to face AJ.

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Since he started his boxing career, the former YouTuber has always been in the headlines calling out the sport’s biggest stars, promising to one day beat Canelo Alvarez to become world champion. But now Paul is thinking even bigger and recently has set his sights on Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), the 6-foot-6-inch tall, former world champion and 2012 Olympic gold medallist, who boasts knockout victories over Wladimir Klitschko, Alexander Povetkin and Kubrat Pulev.

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However, with the fight against Tyson Fury that Joshua so desires seemingly in danger of never materialising, his team has been contacted about several possible fights. One of these is against Paul, and Hearn claims the idea has merit following his call with Paul’s business partner. “This is very real. I had a good chat for about an hour with Nakisa on July 30 and now I think they really want the fight. I really do,” Hearn said.

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Paul, 28, last fought in June, when he earned a unanimous decision against former WBC middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. over 10 rounds at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Before that, he had beaten 59-year-old veteran Mike Tyson over eight two-minute rounds in November. “Nakisa was very honest and is worried about the fight, but Jake really believes he can win the fight or at least be competitive.”

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Meanwhile, Anthony Joshua has not fought since he was knocked out by Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in June last year, in his bid to become a three-time world heavyweight champion. That night, he weighed just over 252 pounds, while Paul weighed just under 200 pounds in his fight against Chavez. Due to the magnitude of the fight, there is a very good chance it will happen. Talks have begun and for Eddie Hearns it was a very positive conversation where he hopes it will continue in the coming weeks.

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