Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul might face off in a boxing match this December, but the fight hangs in the balance due to money issues.
Eddie Hearn, Joshua's promoter, says Jake Paul wants a lot of cash to step in the ring with the former world heavyweight champ. Paul's asking for at least $40 million, which is proving to be a big hurdle.
Hearn told reporters, "We are ready for December, but Jake Paul is not an easy opponent to negotiate with. He knows how dangerous this fight is. Jake is no fool. He recognises the risk of facing Joshua."
The influencer-turned-boxer Paul has racked up 12 wins, 1 loss, and 7 knockouts in his career. He sees himself as the next big thing in boxing and wants to be paid accordingly.
Finding someone to foot the bill for this matchup is tough. Turki Alalshikh, who's backed big fights before, doesn't seem keen. He turned down a proposal for Jake Paul vs Canelo Alvarez, saying he prefers "real fights between real champions."
If it happens, this fight will be huge. It'll blow up on social media, get non-stop coverage, and grab everyone's attention.
For now, the match isn't set in stone. Paul's big money demands and the lack of interest from major backers are holding things up. Joshua's camp is looking at other options, but Hearn's not closing the door on this fight just yet.
