YouTube sensation-turned-boxer Jake Paul has expressed a strong interest in a future showdown with former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.
Fresh off his victory over boxing icon Mike Tyson, Paul has hinted at ambitions to venture into the heavyweight division, solidifying his intent to take on greater challenges.
In a recent interview with Sky Sports, Paul’s promotional partner, Nakisa Bidarian, offered insight into this potential matchup. “Jake’s feedback to me was, ‘I want to do that fight. Not now. But I want to do that.’ He is aiming to be a world champion at cruiserweight,” Bidarian revealed.
Jake Paul’s unorthodox boxing career has already diarupted the sport’s conventions. A bout against Joshua – or other heavyweight contenders like Daniel Dubois – would further define boundaries and create unprecedented moments in boxing.
Bidarian stressed that Paul’s motivation for these potential matches goes beyond financial gain but rather to explore the limits of what is achievable in the sport and to create memorable moments that resonate with fans.
“Jake weighed in at 227lbs for the Tyson fight but typically walks around at 215lbs,” Bidarian noted. “In the right environment and framework, he’s eager to exceed expectations. It’s about creating experiences that make people say, ‘Wow, that really happened.'” Bidarian added.
Meanwhile questions linger about Anthony Joshua’s boxing future. Former unified light-welterweight champion Amir Khan has urged Joshua to focus on a long-anticipated match with Tyson Fury before considering retirement.
“Joshua should wait for the big fight against Tyson Fury,” Khan told New Zealand Daily. “AJ has achieved a great deal in boxing… but concluding his career with a fight against Fury could be a remarkable way to go out.”
Joshua , who has amassed over 200 million in career earnings, is currently recovering from injuries sustained during his knock-out loss to IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois in september. Promoter Eddie Hearn has announced that Joshua is unlikely to return to the ring before May 2024.
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