Overview
- Saudi General Entertainment Authority chair Turki Alalshikh and promoter Eddie Hearn are advancing negotiations for an Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul fight potentially scheduled for 2026.
- Tyson Fury has pledged a £1 million bet on Jake Paul to knock out Joshua if the two eventually meet in the ring.
- John Fury cautioned Joshua against “taking a dive” in the matchup, highlighting concerns over fight integrity in crossover boxing debates.
- Rolando Romero publicly predicted that Paul would score a knockout victory over Joshua if the bout proceeds.
- Joshua remains ring-rusted since his September 2024 loss to Daniel Dubois, and Paul holds a 12-1 record with ongoing questions about fight authenticity.