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Hearn Confirms Talks for Jake PaulAnthony Joshua, Says No Deal Yet

Talks follow Jake Paul's canceled Gervonta Davis exhibition, with Joshua's camp prioritizing a 2026 return to elite contention.

Overview

  • Eddie Hearn said Matchroom has held conversations with Jake Paul’s team but emphasized the fight is “definitely not agreed yet.”
  • Separate reports claim a December heavyweight bout in Miami to stream on Netflix is being finalized, though those details remain unverified.
  • Hearn described a potential late-2025 outing for Joshua as a short-notice option while focusing plans on major fights in 2026.
  • Paul entered the WBA cruiserweight rankings after his June win and would need to move up to meet Joshua at heavyweight.
  • The matchup discussions emerged after Paul’s Nov. 14 exhibition with Gervonta Davis was canceled, with approaches to Ryan García, Rolly Romero and Francis Ngannou reported to have been turned down.