Anthony Joshua finalising shock Jake Paul fight NEXT MONTH in blockbuster Netflix showdown
ANTHONY JOSHUA is finalising a stunning deal to fight Jake Paul in Miami next month, per reports.
The shock bout is set to be broadcast live on Netflix.
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Anthony Joshua is set to return to action next monthCredit: Getty
Jake Paul is set to get a shot at former world champion JoshuaCredit: Getty
Joshua, 36, has been out of action since losing to Daniel Dubois in September 2024.
Promoter Eddie Hearn admitted that his man’s next bout would be decided this week.
And according to Ring Magazine’s Mike Coppinger, AJ is set to make his long-awaited return against Paul.
The Problem Child last fought in June, when he defeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in California.
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In his previous bout to that, Paul defeated Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in November 2024, a bout also shown by Netflix.
The YouTube star has a 12-1 pro boxing record – his sole defeat coming via split decision against Tommy Fury in February 2023.
Paul had been due to fight Gervonta Davis live on Netflix on November 14.
But the exhibition was called off amid allegations of domestic abuse made against WBA lightweight champion Davis.
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Most Valuable Promotions – co-founded by Paul – confirmed in a statement at the time: “Our team has worked closely with all parties to navigate this situation responsibly.
“While we will not be moving forward with this event, our plan still remains for Jake Paul to headline an event on Netflix in 2025.
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“Details regarding a new date, location, Jake’s opponent, and additional bouts will be shared as soon as they are finalised.
“We thank Netflix, the Kaseya Center, and the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for their partnership.”
Paul, 28, said in a scathing post: “Gervonta Davis is an actual walking human piece of garbage. Working with him is an absolute nightmare.
“The unprofessionalism, the bizarre requests, the showing up hours late to shoots. To the numerous arrests and related accusations and lawsuits.
“If you support this man you support the most vile sin a man can commit. I didn’t want to give this woman abuser a platform to grow his fans and to grow his bank account.
‘I’M SO SORRY’
“My company champions women. I’m so sorry to everyone involved. Mostly to the undercard fighters, to my team at MVP and to my team who worked so hard prepping for this fight.
“Sacrificing time with loved ones and kids just for this fool to lose his unintelligent mind again. It’s scary that devilish men like this can rise to the top of culture and sports, including in positions of power.
“I hope you people moving forward look beyond his fake streetwear pieces ‘SWAG’ and search for something deeper to be a fan of.
“As for me it’s on to the next one as always. Anyone. Anytime. Any place.”
When discussing Joshua’s next fight, Hearn did mention the prospect of Paul.
The Matchroom supremo, 46, said of AJ: “If he fights this year, you probably won’t even hear about it unless it’s Jake Paul. We would literally rock up on fight week.”
Following the cancellation of the Davis fight, Paul’s team quickly approached several potential replacements.
Ryan Garcia was top of the list, although the 27-year-old is contracted to Netflix rivals DAZN and set to fight Mario Barrios next year.
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Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou was mentioned – but felt “disrespected” at the prospect.
Terence Crawford and Andre Ward were also contacted.
Joshua, 36, has not fought since being beaten by Daniel Dubois in September 2024Credit: PA
Paul defeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in JuneCredit: Getty
