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Hearn backs Anthony Joshua’s huge financial demands for

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Hearn backs Anthony Joshua’s huge financial demands for a potential fight with Jake Paul, saying: “You can’t live off legacy.”

Eddie Hearn has moved firmly into defence mode as debate intensifies around the possibility of Anthony Joshua facing Jake Paul in a lucrative showdown

The reaction from boxing purists has been fierce, with many claiming the former unified heavyweight champion should not entertain a fight against a celebrity-crossover opponent.

But Hearn insists the landscape of modern boxing – and the economics behind it – tell a different story entirely.

“Forget the legacy chat because you can’t eat legacy. I hate the chat as well, ‘He’s [Joshua] got a load of money,'” said Eddie Hearn when addressing criticism aimed at Anthony Joshua for appearing open to the fight purely for financial reward.

The promoter is adamant that discussions are ongoing, but nothing is set in stone yet. “We don’t know if we’ll fight Jake Paul yet, but next year, we will fight in February,” said Eddie Hearn when outlining the current plan for Anthony Joshua.

READ MORE : A shocking claim suggests Terence Crawford wouldn’t

“Should Jake Paul be fighting Anthony Joshua? No. Is there tens, tens, tens, and tens of millions of dollars for Anthony Joshua to have an eight-round runout against Jake Paul? Yes.”

The money attached to the event is what fascinates insiders. Cross-over contests have become a fixture of the sport in recent years, creating new financial benchmarks – and Jake Paul remains the most bankable of the crossover stars.
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For Anthony Joshua, according to Hearn, the payday would surpass almost anything available in the traditional heavyweight picture.

The financial upside is too significant to ignore

If the fight does materialise, it would mark one of the most commercially dramatic pairings in recent history: a former unified world heavyweight champion against a YouTuber-turned-boxer. Yet for Eddie Hearn and Anthony Joshua, the justification is straightforward.

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At 36 years old, Joshua is approaching the final stages of his prime earning years. From their perspective, it makes little sense to turn down a generational payday – especially during a period of uncertainty in the heavyweight division.

When asked whether the money Joshua stands to make fighting Paul could exceed the purse available for a long-discussed showdown with Tyson Fury, Hearn said: “We’re considering it, and at the moment, there’s work to be done.

“But could it happen? Yes, it could. The same kind of levels [with Fury].”

The mention of Fury is revealing. A Joshua-Fury fight has long been touted as the biggest possible event in British boxing, yet it has repeatedly failed to materialise due to negotiations, timing and broadcast complications.

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The wait has grown frustrating, and Hearn‘s comments make clear that other options – particularly financial ones – remain firmly on the table.

From the perspective of traditionalists, the optics are troubling. A clash with Paul offers little sporting legitimacy. But Hearn argues that the modern fight game is shaped by entertainment value as much as competitive merit.

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And in that environment, Jake Paul brings something very few fighters do: guaranteed global attention and extraordinary streaming power.

A fight that challenges boxing’s identity

Critics claim a bout like this devalues Joshua‘s achievements, which include Olympic gold and multiple world titles.

They argue that fighting Jake Paul places spectacle above sport. However, Eddie Hearn believes fans underestimate the commercial forces at play. The promoter’s message is blunt: legacy does not pay the bills – and fighters must look after their futures.

The logic is difficult to dispute. Joshua remains one of the sport’s few true box-office attractions, and pairing him with Paul – whether fans like it or not – creates a financial package unmatched by most traditional title fights.

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Whether the fight actually materialises is still uncertain. But the promoter’s stance is unmistakable. In his eyes, the value of legacy will never outweigh the value of opportunity – and when a payday of this magnitude emerges, fighters like Anthony Joshua must seriously consider it.

In modern boxing, perception may be split, but money remains king. And as Eddie Hearn made clear: “You can’t eat legacy.”

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“Fight of a lifetime” – Mike Tyson calls on Crawford to

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“Fight of a lifetime” – Mike Tyson calls on Crawford to face an undefeated opponent in his next bout.

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A shocking claim suggests Terence Crawford wouldn’t

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A shocking claim suggests Terence Crawford wouldn’t prevail against his boxing idol in a dream fight — according to a Hall of Fame star.

Terence Crawford: For all his incredible exploits in the ring, Terence Crawford has been told he finds himself lucky to compete outside of the era of a star who would run through him.

Boasting an immaculate 42-0 professional record, Terence Crawford added to his gleaming résumé weeks ago, landing the undisputed super middleweight crown with a dominant win over Canelo Alvarez.

And linked with a host of massive outings next in a bid to further cement his legacy as one of the greatest of all time, the Nebraska native is honing in on a particular matchup.

However, for all his success in the squared circle, a Hall of Fame star insists Crawford’s world would come crashing down if he faced a formidable Floridian star

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Beginning his career in the ring during the same year as Roy Jones Jr.’s infamous light heavyweight title fight loss to Welsh maestro Joe Calzaghe, Crawford has been picked to come unstuck against the former by the Hall of Fame star.

Anthony JoshuaAnd on this day in 2008, in fact, Calzaghe would enter the ring for the very last time in his 46-fight career, defeating Jones Jr. to land The Ring title and retire undefeated.

Heaping praise on the Pensacola star, Calzaghe recently told Boxing Scene that in a dream fight between Crawford and Jones Jr., the modern-day icon would likely find himself facing his first and only career loss.

“I think you can’t really put a peak Roy Jones (Jr.) in with — people making a point of, would he (Terence Crawford) have beaten a peak Roy Jones?

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“Come on, man. No, I think he’s done great, going up in weight,” Calzaghe explained. “He’s a great fighter, he’s a great fighter, Terence Crawford. But I don’t know.”

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Taking massive inspiration from fighters of yesteryear during his initial rise to stardom, Omaha star Crawford claimed Jones Jr. was his ultimate boxing “hero”.

And ahead of his masterful win over Canelo, Crawford gushed over Jones Jr.’s ability in the ring — particularly at the peak of his powers, claiming the multi-weight champion was “unbeatable”.

“Roy Jones Jr. He was unbeatable in his prime. He’s my boxing hero. He will always be my favourite of all time,” Crawford explained.

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Terence Crawford hit with a shocking warning before

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Terence Crawford hit with a shocking warning before Canelo Alvarez rematch — and it comes from Roy Jones Jr.

It’s not every day that a 37-year-old boxer picks up the best win of his career. That’s likely why Terence Crawford, over a month removed from his victory over Canelo Alvarez, is taking his sweet time before making a decision on the future of his boxing career.

No one, including Crawford himself, knows what the now-38-year-old boxer will do. “Bud” moved up two weight classes to face Alvarez. With the undisputed super middleweights in tow, he could stay in the division and try to dominate it. That would surely come with a rematch against Canelo, given that the Mexican is more than likely to stay in the division he reigned supreme in for so long.

Roy Jones Jr. doesn’t think Terence Crawford should do a rematch against Canelo Alvarez

Is that the best move, though? Not everyone believes so, and that includes boxing legend Roy Jones Jr.

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In a recent interview with Ring Magazine, Jones gave his thoughts on what Crawford should do going forward. It doesn’t include a rematch with Canelo.

I think he should go down and win a title at 160. Because he won it at 147, 140, 154, 168. Go get 160. You’ve got to close it off. That’s fire.

When asked if he’d like to see the Canelo rematch, Jones said, “not really“. Jones was also asked what he’d like to see Canelo do going forward, and it seems like the 56-year-old isn’t sure about the Mexican’s immediate future.

Jones says that Alvarez has “done more than enough” in the sport. Other than a rematch with Crawford, there really isn’t much else Canelo can do to further his legacy. In a way, Jones is hinting that a retirement for Alvarez could theoretically be in the cards

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Anthony Joshua’s Next Fight Could See Him Do Something He Hasn’t Done In Over 10 Years

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Two-time unified world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is edging closer to his long-awaited return.

The 36-year-old from Watford has not appeared in a ring since he suffered a fifth round stoppage defeat to countryman Daniel Dubois in September of last year, the fourth of his professional career.

Joshua had been due to make his comeback at some stage this year although this now appears to be unlikely after he had surgery on a re-occurring injury to his elbow.

Anthony Joshua’s Next Fight Could See Him Do Something He Hasn’t Done In Over 10 Years

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Whilst it had been reported that the two-time unified heavyweight champion will headline a card in either January or February of 2026, his promoter Eddie Hearn issued an important update recently which could see ‘AJ’ return sooner than initially expected.

Speaking to The Ring Magazine, Hearn revealed that Joshua’s comeback fight could actually take place on an undercard before the end of the year, something AJ hasn’t done since his stoppage win against Kevin Johnson over ten years ago in 2015.

“I think it’s probably 50-50 that he will fight again this year … If he goes on an undercard somewhere, it gives him a chance to get in the flow again and it would be very beneficial to his career.

“We’ve got Dec 13th in California. There is also the show in Riyadh on Dec 27th. It might not even be something we announce weeks and weeks before. He is in the gym and staying ready so we could say ‘You’re out in two weeks in an eight-rounder’.”

Whilst it remains to be seen who exactly Joshua will be sharing the ring with next, reports are suggesting that the 36-year-old could be in line for a showdown with Russia’s Arslanbek Makhmudov following his victory over Dave Allen.

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Why Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis Struggles to Sell Tickets Weeks

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Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis Struggles to Sell Tickets Weeks Away From Boxing Match

“I’m flying in and destroying Gerv,” or “Welcome to the jungle.” These are just some of the messages Jake Paul posts on X. The YouTuber-turned-boxer, now a cruiserweight contender, is gearing up for a clash with lightweight champion Gervonta Davis. Well, it’s an exhibition. To distinguish the ten-round non-professional format, now dubbed a ‘hybrid-pro,’ Paul has been hyping it up as he usually does with his matchups. He even broke new ground by releasing a KO bonus, removing any notion of a friendly fight.

But despite beating the drum, the fight at the Kaseya Center appears to be falling short of expectations. As the saying goes, the proof of the pudding is in the eating. The latest figures, purportedly showing the number of tickets sold for the November 14 Netflix-MVP card, suggest fans aren’t as enthused by the Jake Paul-Gervonta Davis bout—a stark contrast to the duo’s previous fights, which reportedly broke gate records.

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Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis: Early ticket trouble or calm before the surge?

The boxing ticket account @BoxingTixs shared a few details about the Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis fight on X. “MVP Presents: Jake vs. Tank. Fri • Nov 14, 2025 • 5:00 PM, Kaseya Center, Miami, FL. Since Oct 4th, Tickets Listed: 6255 (📉 by 759), Value of Listed: $3,859,330 (📉 by $2,243,910).”

Basically, it listed cumulative data from October 4th onwards. It indicates that 6,255 tickets are currently available for resale on secondary markets, valued at around $3.86 million. However, the numbers have dropped by 759 tickets, a decrease of $2.24 million in value since the last update. It means ticket prices have fallen significantly.

According to trade pundits, such a drop often occurs when sellers lower prices aggressively to move tickets. Some plausible reasons include lower demand and fewer fans willing to pay premium prices. Or, the market adjusts closer to the event date, with sellers cutting prices if tickets aren’t selling.

The reactions from a few followers underscored the sentiment.

The Gate Kings: Paul and Tank

If one wrote, “Wow, those are struggling,” then another minced no words, saying, “Those clowns and the event in 3 weeks 🤡.” Still, it’s too early to draw conclusions. The fight may have solid interest, but not the kind of full-blown frenzy seen in previous bouts.

On the bright side, fewer tickets listed but lower prices could be a good opportunity for fans to grab seats cheaper than face value.

For context, last November, Jake Paul fought Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium. While the Netflix-streamed bout reached over 60 million viewers, the gate revenue cemented Paul’s status as one of modern boxing’s biggest draws. Nearly 72,000 spectators generated $18,117,072 in revenue, breaking the venue’s record for the highest-grossing combat sports gate.

His next fight at the Honda Center, against former champion Julio Cesar Chavez, also performed well, generating $1.57 million. The highest gate for the California-based venue. Gervonta Davis hasn’t been far behind. His March 1 bout against Lamont Roach Jr. broke a Barclays Center record, drawing over 16,000 spectators and raising more than $6.5 million in gate revenue.

Considering these recent feats, the latest ticket numbers for Paul vs. Davis may concern some observers. However, as fight night approaches, curiosity may surge, potentially boosting sales.

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Terence Crawford Says There Is Only One Heavyweight Better Than Oleksandr Usyk

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Terence Crawford believes there is just one heavyweight in boxing history that ranks even higher than Oleksandr Usyk.

The Ukrainian superstar cemented his place in boxing folklore in July at Wembley Stadium in London when he defeated Britain’s Daniel Dubois for the second time to capture the undisputed heavyweight championship once again.

Usyk became the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the ‘four belt era’ back in May of 2024 when he defeated Tyson Fury in their historic first encounter in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Terence Crawford Says There Is Only One Heavyweight Better Than Oleksandr Usyk

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The 38-year-old defeated Fury once again in their rematch just months later, although their second encounter was only contested for the unified WBC, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles.

Whilst many consider Usyk to be the best heavyweight of his generation, and one of the greatest to have ever laced up a pair of gloves, pound-for-pound great ‘Bud’ Crawford has revealed the one heavyweight that he ranks even higher than the Ukrainian hero.

In a feature with The Daily Mail, Crawford made no mistake in ranking none other than the iconic Muhammad Ali ahead of Usyk.

Known to fans and analysts around the world as ‘The Greatest’, Ali enjoyed considerable success throughout the course of his 21-year professional career, which culminated in him capturing the world heavyweight championship on several occasions.

Ali shared the ring with a number of legendary heavyweight fighters during his tenure, but some of his more memorable bouts came against the likes of Sonny Liston, Joe Frazier, Ken Norton and George Foreman to name just a few.

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In a Show of Respect, Jaron Ennis Proclaims Crawford as

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In a Show of Respect, Jaron Ennis Proclaims Crawford as the Defining Figure of Modern Boxing

Who is the face of boxing? It’s a polarizing question.
Terence Crawford: However, most believe that in recent years, Canelo Alvarez had holds the throne. After losing to Terence Crawford on Sept. 13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, however, Jaron Ennis is convinced he’s been replaced.
“He just beat Canelo, the face of boxing,” Ennis said on The Ariel Helwani Show. “So that makes Crawford the face of boxing at the moment.”
Although he’s rarely had close fights, many questioned whether or not Crawford (42-0, 31 KOs) could get it done against Alvarez at super middleweight.
Age wasn’t on his side; he was 37 at the time. Size wasn’t on his side either after moving up to weight divisions.
Still, none of it played a factor on the night as the Nebraska native boxed, brawled, and outmuscled Alvarez (63-3-2, 39 KOs) to a unanimous decision victory to become the first male undisputed champion in three weight classes.
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In the immediate aftermath, Crawford has to decide his next move. He was noncommittal on remaining at 168 pounds and flirted with the idea of heading down to the middleweight division.
Some are hopeful that a matchup with Ennis (35-0, 31 KOs, 1 NC) will take place. But even with the Philadelphia star now holding the WBA interim junior middleweight title, Crawford threw cold water on that idea, stating that he has no intention of returning to 154 pounds.
Ennis, of course, would love the opportunity to fight the future Hall of Famer, but he knows the ball isn’t in his court. More importantly, he knows Crawford has a ton of options.
“Let that man enjoy his victory,” Ennis continued. “He earned the right to fight whoever he wanna fight. He earned that.
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Crawford Faces Stunning Setback – One Rival Bout Could

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Crawford Faces Stunning Setback – One Rival Bout Could Cost Him Boxing’s Top Honor

Terence Crawford undoubtedly earned the biggest win of 2025 last month.

At Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Crawford defeated Canelo Alvarez to become the undisputed super super middleweight champion.

Many even believed that the unanimous scorecards didn’t truly reflect just how dominant ‘Bud’ was on September 13.

While there have been some hot takes about what Crawford achieved, there’s no denying that the manner of his performance after moving up two weight classes was incredibly impressive.

It may seem like he has the ‘Fighter of the Year’ award already in the bag, but one upcoming fight could challenge that position.

When it comes time for The Ring magazine to crown their ‘Fighter of the Year’ for 2025, Terence Crawford is likely going to be the first name that’s put forward.

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His win was so impressive that some have even urged Crawford to retire while he’s on top of the sport after everything that he has already accomplished

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That being said, there are some that criticized Canelo Alvarez’s display on September 13, questioning whether the Mexican star overlooked his opponent.

Crawford’s win was the biggest moment in boxing this year, but it’s also the only time that he has competed in 2025.

Naoya Inoue, on the other hand, who is ranked as The Ring’s #3 pound-for-pound fighter in the world, two spots behind ‘Bud’, has been much more active.

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‘The Monster’ has already produced three wins this year to defend his undisputed super bantamweight titles, including a bout with Ramon Cardenas where he recovered after being dropped in the second round

Terence Crawford would join an exclusive list of American fighters who have been named The Ring’s ‘Fighter of the Year’ in recent times.

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The magnitude of Crawford’s win in September still puts him in a strong position as the fighter that most people will consider to be the favorite for the award.

However, if Naoya Inoue can end the year with a big performance against Alan Picasso, there is room for a debate.

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“I Get Why It’s” Shakur Stevenson Gets Candid About

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“I Get Why It’s” Shakur Stevenson Gets Candid About Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis Showdown: “I Get It”

Shakur Stevenson has given his honest breakdown on Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis. Paul vs Davis goes down as a Netflix exhibition on November 14 with a winner to be declared for the fight.

Davis last fought in March and had a majority draw against Lamont Roach. For the longest time, the Roach rematch looked like the next fight for ‘Tank’. However, he snubbed that option, choosing Paul as his next opponent.

The decision turned heads, especially due to the size difference between the two fighters. Paul is 8″ taller and 60 pounds heavier than Davis. His last fight was against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr was at cruiserweight, and ‘The Problem Child’ got ranked in the division by the WBA following a unanimous decision win.

Stevenson, like many fans, is skeptical of Davis’ decision to not have a rematch against Roach.

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He said on the Ring Champs with AK & Barak channel, “It just depends, like as a fighter just because I had a draw with somebody, for me, I may run it back but in a business aspect if you run it back and you lose to Lamont and then the Jake Paul fight is presented you may not make as much money or the fight may not be as lucrative as it was before you lost.”

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As a business, I understand. I ain’t going to hate on the decision, but as a man, your pride will get in the way.

Stevenson added that Davis doubts if he can beat Roach in a rematch and is also looking to retire. Hence, ‘Tank’ Davis is focusing on making as much money as possible before walking away from the sport.

Stevenson has long been touted as a potential next opponent for Davis. The fight, however, has never materialized. They both are title holders at 135 lbs with ‘Tank’ being the WBA champion and Stevenson the WBC. Stylistically, it’s an intriguing fight and could become one of the biggest in modern day boxing.

While Stevenson has always been keen for it, Davis seems to be on a different path, as him fighting Paul suggests.

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