Jake Paul, the YouTuber turned boxer, has set his sights on a new challenge in the ring with British boxing star Anthony Joshua. Paul will enter negotiations for the matchup in Miami, Florida, this December.
Following the abrupt cancellation of his match against Gervonta Davis due to legal issues surrounding Davis, Jake Paul looks forward to climbing back into the ring. In Miami, he expects to face off against Anthony Joshua, Olympic gold medalist and former heavyweight champion. This match promises to be a thrilling encounter for fans around the globe.
In their last outings, both fighters met different fates. Jake Paul recently claimed victory against Julio César Chávez Jr., winning by unanimous decision in June. Meanwhile, Joshua hasn't fought since September 2024 when he faced a surprising defeat at the hands of Daniel Dubois. The proposed fight against Paul might serve as an opportunity for Joshua to make his return before potentially engaging in further heavyweight clashes next year.
Eddie Hearn has largely fueled excitement about this bout by speaking on potential plans for a "farewell" fight for Joshua. This adds an intriguing layer to what promises to be an intense showdown.
Adding drama behind the scenes is Jake Paul's public criticism of Gervonta Davis after calling off their fight due to legal troubles involving serious allegations such as assault and kidnapping (details can be read [here](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/gervonta-davis-kidnapping-case) and [here](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-55057739)). In response, Paul expressed disdain on social media:
"Gervonta Davis is an absolute piece of human garbage. Working with him is a nightmare."
Fans eagerly awaiting this heavyweight clash can expect final details soon as negotiations move toward completion and history gets made on Netflix’s streaming platform from Florida later in December!
