Anthony Joshua’s longtime promoter Eddie Hearn believes a long rumored showdown against Jake Paul might actually happen in the near future. For months, Paul has been teasing his interest in facing the former heavyweight champion in what would be his toughest test to date by a wide margin.

Jake Paul is a "massive frontrunner" to be the next fighter to face two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, promoter Eddie Hearn told Boxing News' Andi Purewal on Friday.

Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua are in real-deal negotiations to fight ... and AJ's longtime promoter, Eddie Hearn, says it could happen "early next year!" The Matchroom Boxing boss -- who has worked alongside Joshua for over a decade -- joined Babcock on the " TMZ Sports" TV show (airs nightly on FS1) ... and Hearn left us shocked.

Joshua, 35, hasn’t fought since his rock-em-sock-em KO loss to Daniel Dubois 11 months ago at Wembley Stadium, but the last time he fought a novice pro boxer came in March 2024, when he absolutely obliterated and frankly embarrassed former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.

Promoter Eddie Hearn delivers a blunt warning as explosive rumors swirl around a possible Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight, sparking intense debate in boxing circles.

The bout, which could take place in early 2026, would represent a career-high pay day for the British boxer. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

After Tyson Fury revealed that he has 'zero' interest in clashing with Anthony Joshua at the moment, the next frontrunner for the Olympic gold medal winner to take on has been revealed, in a move that could leave fans divided, with the British star set to take on a less-than-traditional opponent.

Rumors of a possible showdown between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua have begun to gain momentum in recent days, as the idea of seeing the influencer-turned-boxer take on the former

EDDIE HEARN has issued a chilling warning to Jake Paul over a shock showdown with Anthony Joshua. Stunning talks for former two-time unified heavyweight king Joshua to trade heavy leather with

Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua are in real-deal negotiations to fight ... and AJ's longtime promoter, Eddie Hearn, says it could happen "early next year!"