Talks are reportedly advanced for a fight between YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, according to sources citing the fight website The Ring.
The bout is currently being targeted for next month at the Kaseya Center in Miami, though neither fighter’s camp has formally confirmed the deal. The matchup is emerging as a potential landmark event: Paul has lately signalled aspirations of a full-time move into the heavyweight ranks after defeating Mike Tyson in his most recent contest, while Joshua, once a two-time unified heavyweight champion, is seeking a rebound following his 2024 knockout loss to Daniel Dubois.
Paul – who has compiled six straight wins since his first pro loss in 2023 – has publicly backed the possibility of taking on Joshua and defended his case for competing at heavyweight even though he hasn’t fought at that level before. He told Sky Sports: “It’s a massive risk … but I can win.”
Joshua’s team appears open to the idea. Promoter Eddie Hearn previously described the fight’s chances as “very good,” though he warned that if Paul suffers a setback in his next fight, the bout could lose viability.
What makes this possible showdown intriguing is the contrast: Paul boasts enormous popularity, entertainment acclaim and crossover appeal, while Joshua carries heavyweight pedigree, Olympic gold and a legacy built against top-tier opponents. Analysts note the gap in experience and scale — with Joshua’s record at 32 fights versus Paul’s far fewer. But the financial upside and spectacle factor could make this more than just a novelty.
If confirmed, Paul vs. Joshua would mark a flashy chapter in boxing’s evolving business model — where entertainment, big-money purses and spectacle increasingly overlap with sporting legitimacy. For now, the prospect looms large; for fans, it’s just a matter of time before the deal is made official.
