Jake Paul plans superfight with Anthony Joshua in 2026

Jake Paul has intensified his pursuit of a boxing match against former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, claiming he can easily defeat him. Paul criticized Joshua's skills, asserting he lacks a chin and calling him stiff, and recently revealed that Joshua reached out to him after his viral callout. The two are reportedly planning to set up a fight for 2026, with Paul stating, "He called me and said, 'I saw you called me out. Let's run it.'" Following a failed attempt to secure a match with Gervonta Davis, Paul has fully shifted his focus to Joshua, who is coming off a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois. Additionally, Nigerian singer Portable has also expressed interest in fighting Joshua, adding to the buzz surrounding the heavyweight's future bouts. Despite Paul's confidence, he would face a significant weight disadvantage against Joshua, who weighed in heavier in his last fight.