Promoter Reports Very Good Chance Joshua Faces Jake Paul Early 2025

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul are in advanced talks for a highly anticipated boxing match that could take place early next year, with promoter Eddie Hearn confirming a very good chance the fight will happen. Despite Jake Paul typically competing at cruiserweight and being significantly smaller than Joshua, Paul believes he can beat the former two-time heavyweight champion, a notion Hearn finds wildly dangerous but acknowledges Paul's seriousness as a professional fighter. Joshua, recovering from elbow surgery and last seen in the ring in September, has expressed no hesitation about facing Paul and is reportedly willing to knock him out. The fight is expected to be one of the most lucrative in Joshua's career, potentially held in a major U.S. stadium, though it faces regulatory hurdles in the UK, making an American venue more likely. Hearn highlighted the financial appeal and spectacle of the bout, comparing it to a dangerous act akin to a David Blaine stunt, emphasizing the real risk involved. Both camps continue to negotiate, with open dialogue suggesting the showdown could indeed become one of boxing's biggest events in recent history.