According to Jake Paul, a fight with Anthony Joshua will happen in 2026, with the Nigerian-born boxer threatening to kill him.
Jake Paul believes that a possible bout with Anthony Joshua will occur in the near future.
Paul, who transitioned from being an influencer to a professional boxer, has voiced his goal of becoming a world champion.
In order to accomplish this, he has issued challenges to a number of well-known boxers, such as Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, Gervonta Davis, and Anthony Joshua, among others.
During a recent interview with IFN Boxing, Paul was questioned about whether there was a fighter from the UK he had a particular interest in facing. Paul answered:
Jake Paul on Anthony Joshua
He said, “Anthony Joshua, baby! It can happen.”
“He said he’s going to do two more fights, I’ll do two more fights and then we’ll [fight] in 2026.
“But he’s down. He said he’s going to k*ll me, and that I’m going to have to fight for my life.
“And I was like, ‘Alright. Let’s get it, big boy!
Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, has seen his views on crossover fights and influencer boxing change over time.
Hearn, who was a vocal critic of celebrity or influencer boxing at first, has recognized its commercial success and broad appeal in recent years.
