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Unexpected career change proposed for Anthony Joshua and Eddie Hearn

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THROUGHOUT his professional boxing career, Anthony Joshua has been promoted by Eddie Hearn and the pair have built both a formidable business relationship and friendship. Now, ‘AJ’ has shared an idea for Hearn and himself to tackle a new business venture, as his retirement from boxing nears.

Just last week, Anthony Joshua, 28-4 (25 KOs), took to social media to pay credit to both Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing after 12 years working with the promotional outfit, dating back to his 2013 pro debut.

Joshua stated that ’12 years ago, he signed with Matchroom Boxing and 12 years later he will throw his last punch with them’, insinuating that his next fight could be his last.

Now, again on his Instagram, Joshua has continued to look towards life after boxing, this time suggesting that the dynamic duo could enter the competitive football agency industry.

“@EddieHearn, the family has conquered darts, snooker, pool, boxing, fishing, golf, owning a football club & you’ve had a presence in basketball, netball & gymnastics.

“I believe ‘we’ could look at the football agency industry and have a strong presence.

“Imagine we help manage the player who helped @England win the World Cup.

“Call me tomorrow mate.”

The Hearn family has not been involved in the world of football since Barry Hearn stepped down as Leyton Orient F.C. chairman in 2014, ending a 19-year stint overseeing ‘The O’s’.

For now, Joshua must concentrate on the fight game, where Jared Anderson, Tony Yoka and Jake Paul are the latest names to be linked for what could prove to be the two-time heavyweight world champion’s final outing.

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Boxing Controversy: Anthony Joshua’s Team Rejects Fight With Jake Paul

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Anthony Joshua’s trainer warns of the risks of facing Jake Paul. Meanwhile, the YouTuber-turned-boxer insists: “When I knock him out, I’ll go down in history forever.”

Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua: a fight that divides the boxing world

Amid speculation about a possible fight between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul, controversy has quickly emerged. While the YouTuber-turned-boxer appears confident and provocative, the former British champion’s team firmly rejects the proposal, considering it dangerous and lacking in sporting sense.

Ben Davison: “It’s a serious risk for Joshua.”

Joshua’s trainer, Ben Davison, was emphatic when discussing the possibility of the fight.
Davison believes that the fight represents an unnecessary risk, motivated more by money than by sport. He assures that Joshua remains fit and committed to his training, but that a fight with Paul adds nothing to his career and could have serious consequences if something goes wrong.

Jake Paul isn’t stepping out of the ring… or backing down from his statements.

For his part, Jake Paul continues to push for the fight to happen. After defeating Julio César Chávez Jr. by unanimous decision, the American sent a direct message:

“When I knock him out, I’ll go down in history forever.”

Paul seems convinced that spectacle trumps logic, and he insists he will face Joshua soon, even without confirming a date or venue. His confidence is at an all-time high, but experts wonder whether professional boxing should lend itself to this type of media-driven fight.

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Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul Fight Date & Venue Leaked

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Fresh details have emerged regarding the prospective crossover mega-fight involving the former unified world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua, and creator-turned-prospect Jake Paul.

The bout would represent one of the more improbable bookings in the modern era but, considering Joshua has already taken on the former UFC star Francis Ngannou, and won, it is not out of the realm of possibilities that he collide with Paul, too. It would be, without question, the toughest test of Paul’s career, as the 28-year-old has mostly feasted on former MMA fighters or past-prime boxers, with wins over Mike Perry, Mike Tyson, and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, to date.

Joshua, meanwhile, is in the midst of a rebuild following a brutal loss to Daniel Dubois in which he was beaten from pillar to post in every minute of every round. He had previously embarked on a four-fight winning streak, including victories over Jermaine Franklin, Robert Helenius, and Otto Wallin, to go along with his historical wins over Wladimir Klitschko, Joseph Parker, and Alexander Povetkin.

As “discussions” involving representatives of both fighters are ongoing, Paul’s business partner, Nikisa Bidarian, has shared key details of the super-fight.

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Nikisa Bidarian shared a time and a venue for the prospective bout

With Bidarian and Paul looking at their next challenge, their attention — for now, at least — appears to solely be on Joshua. And it’s one they seem confident of securing, when speaking recently to Sky Sports News.

“I think the fight can absolutely happen.”

Though Joshua would be a considerable favorite among bookmakers, Bidarian warns against counting his co-founder at Most Valuable Promotions.

“I’m looking at it as Jake versus Joshua, which is quite biblical, and it’s quite impactful in many ways. I think size-wise, we can get comfortable with it, and I think experience-wise, Jake is learning very fast and growing, and Joshua is a little long in the tooth.

“So it could be a very interesting matchup, and we’re actively discussing it with Matchroom.”

Jake Paul & Anthony Joshua’s professional MMA records (as of 31/07/25)
Jake Paul Anthony Joshua
Fights 13 32
Wins 12 28
Losses 1 4

Regarding key details for when, and where, this fight could take place, Bidarian revealed the following:

  • They’re looking at early 2026
  • They’re considering Wembley Stadium in London

“I think we’re looking at it happening at the start of 2026.”

“It’s public that AJ was taking a little time away, I think he had a little surgery. So once he’s ready, and once Jake is ready, we’re going to squarely focus on that.

“Wembley’s definitely a possibility. Jake said he’d like to do it there. He likes the idea of going in and hearing 90,000 people booing him.”

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Trainer shrugs off Joshua vs Paul speculation

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Anthony Joshua’s trainer Ben Davison is not excited about a potential fight between his charge and Jake Paul, warning there is a serious risk attached to such a bout and questioning the safety aspects of the proposed matchup.

Davison knocked those calling for the fight, insisting that safety must come first and expressing concern that the possibility of something going wrong should be enough to stop the fight from happening.

Speaking to Boxing Scene, Davison said, “I don’t like all that (a fight with Paul). First and foremost, how can people even talk about that? Two, where’s the safety aspect in boxing? Do you know what I mean? There is a serious risk with something going wrong.

“Unfortunately, it might take something like that for people to be like, ‘Hold on, we’ve got to reconfigure this’. But somebody would pass it, someone would allow it, somebody would sanction it.”

The YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul is coming off an impressive points decision victory over former WBC middleweight champion Julio Chavez Jr at the end of June, which saw him subsequently ranked at number 14 in the WBA cruiserweight rankings.

However, Paul appears to have temporarily abandoned his pursuit of a cruiserweight world title in favour of calling out Joshua, with the two having shared exchanges both publicly and privately.

Joshua suffered a devastating knockout loss to Daniel Dubois at Wembley in September last year and has since undergone surgery on his elbow. The former two-time heavyweight champion has been linked with several names for his comeback fight, including Martin Bakole and Olympic gold medallist Tony Yoka.

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Promoter Eddie Hearn has hinted that Joshua’s return could take place before the end of the year, whilst a fight between Joshua and Tyson Fury is being targeted for 2026.

Davison agrees that Joshua may need time to ease back into competition following his extended absence from the sport due to injuries and operations, but has not ruled out jumping straight into a major fight.

“I think you have to see how he feels. It’s been a long time – he’s had operations, injuries,” Davison explained.

“It might be a case of he might need a tune-up. Again, in the heavyweights, the landscape can change so quickly, and if an opportunity pops up and you’re ready, you never know.”

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Anthony Joshua potential comeback rival signed by Frank Warren as

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Anthony Joshua potential comeback rival signed by Frank Warren as fight possibility grows

Tony Yoka has signed with Frank Warren – opening the door to a showdown with Anthony Joshua.

As first discussed by talkSPORT, rumours are gathering pace that 2016 Olympic gold medallist Yoka is in contention for British heavyweight star Joshua’s comeback fight.

Joshua hasn’t fought since losing to Daniel Dubois last September, but is planning to return before the end of the year after recovering from elbow surgery.

Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh suggested he would like to see Joshua in a tune-up fight before any big clash with the likes of Tyson Fury.

And Yoka could be perfect for that, particularly now he has signed with British promoter Warren.

The deal was announced and Yoka is now in a talented pool of heavyweights already held by the stable.

It includes the likes of Tyson Fury, Moses Itauma, Fabio Wardley, Daniel Dubois and long-term rival Joe Joyce.

But of course he will now be under the same roof as Joshua, given Queensberry now work in close partnership with Matchroom Boxing under the DAZN banner.

Any deal will likely be far easier to make given the pair’s working relationship.

Joshua would be a huge favourite to beat Yoka, who has failed to reach his potential rival’s heights in the paid ranks.

What are the chances we see Anthony Joshua vs Tony Yoka?

Yoka has been beaten by his highest level opponents including Martin Bakole, Carlos Takam and Ryad Merhy.

The Frenchman has also been linked with a sequel against Joyce, whom many believe he robbed of a gold medal at the 2016 Olympics after a controversial win.

But former boxing star Spencer Oliver believes a bout with Joshua could well be next.

He said: “I’ve heard that rumour and I’m glad you have brought that up because I think we are going to be the first people to talk about this.

“Do I think they are going to fight? I think that it is a great possibility.

“We get two Olympic gold medallists going at it. Tony Yoka is trying to rekindle his career after losing to the likes of Carlos Takam.

“He has won his three now; he last boxed in June. He is very much in the rebuilding process, as is Anthony Joshua.

“Doesn’t it make sense? Two Olympic gold medallists, there is history there.

“It will be a great fight, it is a sellable fight, I would love to see it.”

Joshua is now 35-years-old but has eyes on a return to the pinnacle of the division.

It is unclear what exactly is next but a training return is imminent.

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Jake Paul’s former sparring partner has advice for potential Anthony Joshua fight

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Anthony Taylor says Jake Paul needs to approach a potential fight against Anthony Joshua “without regrets” and with a committment to keep moving.

Paul has publicly advocated for a bout against two-time former unified world heavyweight champion Joshua, whose camp has not ruled out a possible showdown with the crossover star. Joshua has yet to return the the ring since his defeat to Daniel Dubois last year, and Paul has positioned himself as a prospective opponent for the 2012 Olympic gold medallist — even going so far as stating that a fight would happen at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium .

While Paul continues his campaign to convince “AJ” to face him in a blockbuster match, his former sparring partner Taylor believes such a bout would be a positive for the 27-year-old Most Valuable Promotions founder.

Speaking to CasinoHawks, who offer the latest online casinos, Taylor advised Paul to use his smaller size to his advantage against the heavy-hitting Joshua.

“Anthony Joshua moves well. Jake moves well. But Jake is a little smaller, so if Jake Paul’s gonna fight Anthony Joshua—go for it,” Taylor said. “Do it without regrets.

“Say that, ‘I fought a world champ and a boxer who’s a potential Hall of Famer.’ Do it with no regrets, and have fun while you’re at it. Win or lose—you’re having fun. That’s all that matters. It’s David and Goliath.

“But if you want to beat Anthony Joshua, you just gotta stick and move, big dog. Don’t sit there with him. Don’t sit there with him. For the love of God, don’t sit there with him.”

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Paul’s $40m demand puts Joshua fight in doubt

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Jake Paul’s eye-watering $40m demand has cast serious doubt over a proposed blockbuster bout against Anthony Joshua, with Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn declaring the fight is “not happening”, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

Barely a week ago, there was optimism around the possibility of a December showdown between the former heavyweight champion and the American YouTuber-turned-boxer. Hearn had previously suggested that Joshua was open to squeezing in a fight with Paul before a potential clash with Tyson Fury in 2026.

He also confirmed that Saudi adviser Turki Alalshikh had been engaged in preliminary discussions to facilitate the bout.

But Hearn has since backtracked, telling Boxing Social that Paul’s financial expectations have derailed the talks.

“Jake Paul wants $40m to fight Anthony Joshua. It’s not happening,” Hearn said, expressing skepticism about Paul’s intentions.

 “I don’t believe Jake Paul is serious. I don’t trust that he would take the fight. I think Francis Ngannou would destroy him, let alone AJ.”

Although the search for Joshua’s December opponent continues, Paul is no longer a viable option, according to the promoter.

“We want AJ to fight in December, and we’re looking at a number of names. Jake Paul just isn’t one of them right now. We are ready for December, but Jake Paul is not an easy opponent to negotiate with.”

The pair, who once stood on opposite ends of a legal dispute, had seemingly patched things up after Hearn dropped a $100m defamation suit against Paul earlier this year.

The legal row stemmed from Paul’s allegation that Hearn paid judge Glenn Feldman to favour Matchroom fighters. The resolution of that case paved the way for both parties to work together on the Katie Taylor–Amanda Serrano trilogy, but that temporary peace appears not to have extended to serious talks about a Joshua–Paul fight.

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From a commercial standpoint, a bout between Joshua and Paul would likely generate massive interest across both sides of the Atlantic. With a possible 90,000-seat Wembley gate, the financial incentive for all involved remains compelling. But Hearn insists that without a realistic negotiation framework, such hype remains nothing more than fantasy.

Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), now 35, is hoping to bounce back from his shock fifth-round stoppage defeat to Daniel Dubois last September in a failed bid to become a three-time world champion. While no longer a central figure in the title scene, the British-Nigerian remains a massive draw and is keen to make the most of the remaining years of his career.

The long-discussed all-British mega-fight against Tyson Fury may finally materialise in 2026, particularly now that Fury is no longer holding the belts. Still, it hasn’t stopped Fury from stirring the pot regarding Paul’s potential.

 “I think Jake Paul knocks him out,” Fury told The Ring.

 “I just think Jake Paul would knock AJ out. I think AJ is a spent force, and I think Jake Paul is on the rise.”

While Fury’s comments are sure to raise eyebrows, the likelihood of Paul stepping into the ring with Joshua appears more distant than ever, unless the American drastically lowers his price tag.

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Anthony Joshua Hints at Retirement

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Anthony Joshua has hinted that he will retire from boxing before the end of the year. The 35-year-old has not returned to the ring since his fifth-round knockout loss to Daniel Dubois at Wembley last September.

Following that defeat, Joshua underwent elbow surgery and currently has no confirmed opponent. While promoter Eddie Hearn has reportedly held talks about a potential bout with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, nothing has been finalised. Fans continue to hope for a long-awaited clash with Tyson Fury, who announced his own retirement in January after losing a rematch to Oleksandr Usyk.

On Friday night, Joshua took to Instagram to thank Matchroom Boxing, the promotional outfit that has represented him since his professional debut in 2013. In the same post, he indicated that his career is nearing its end, stating that his “last punch” will be thrown this year.

‘Shout to Matchroom Boxing for all you have done for me and continue to do for me,’ Joshua wrote.

‘Long may you reign supreme and keep giving fighters opportunities to become champions and make boxing great. 12 years ago, I signed with you and 12 years later I will throw my last punch with you.

‘Royalty and loyalty is a perfect match for the great good. A toast to another 100 years of Matchroom Boxing. And to finish on this… If I could start from scratch, I wouldn’t change shit.’

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Anthony Joshua hails his promoter, says ‘2025 could be my last year in boxing’

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Former unified world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, has dropped a big hint that he could be hanging up his gloves in 2025, saying his “last punch” might be thrown this year.

The 35-year-old made this known recently while featuring on the Ariel Helwani Show.

Joshua’s last fight came in September 2024, when he was knocked out by Daniel Dubois last September in the fifth round.

The British boxer, who made his professional debut in 2013, is expected to fight again later this year.

Speaking during the interview, the boxer  paid tribute to his promoter, MatchRoom Boxing.

According to him, he signed with the organization that managed him all his career in 2013.

Joshua said: “Long may you reign supreme and keep giving fighters opportunities to become champions and make boxing great.

“12 years ago, I signed with you and 12 years later I will throw my last punch with you.”

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2025 could be my last year in boxing – Anthony Joshua ​

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British boxer, Anthony Joshua, has dropped a big hint that 2025 could be his last year in the sport.

Joshua’s last fight came in September 2024, when he was knocked out by Daniel Dubois last September in the fifth round.

The 35-year-old, who made his professional debut in 2013, is expected to fight again later this year.

During an interview on the Ariel Helwani Show, Joshua claimed his “last punch” will be thrown this year.

Joshua was paying tribute to his promoters, MatchRoom Boxing, who has managed him all his career.

He said: “Long may you reign supreme and keep giving fighters opportunities to become champions and make boxing great.

“12 years ago, I signed with you and 12 years later I will throw my last punch with you.”

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