Overview

• Eddie Hearn says the bout is “very real” and estimates its likelihood at 50/50 after talks with Jake Paul’s camp
• A July 30 meeting between Hearn and Paul adviser Nakisa Bidarian convinced promoters of Paul’s genuine desire to make the fight
• Saudi sports powerbroker Turki Alalshikh’s financial backing has added fresh urgency to matchroom-led discussions
• Trainer Ben Davison and other insiders warn that the size and experience gap creates a dangerously mismatched contest
• Teams are targeting an early-2026 date with venues ranging from Wembley Stadium to Saudi arenas and Tony Yoka has emerged as an alternate challenger