Anthony Joshua’s potential battle against Jake Paul is considered a “Absurd” one to make by some fans. Former two-time heavyweight champion Joshua (28-4, 25 CO’s) could face the Youtuber-battered boxer Paul (12-1, 7 COs) in early 2026.
Mega-Traw: Paul vs Joshua
It is a fight that can eventually be the most famous clash in the history of the sport due to the combination of Jake’s great succession on social media and the match that is likely to be displayed on Netflix.
It is a bigger one on paper than the Canelo Alvarez against Terence Crawford Bout because of Paul’s massive following:
Jake Paul’s popularity:
- Youtube: 20.9 million subscribers
- Tiktok: 18.5 million followers
- Instagram: 28.7 million followers
- X: 4.7 Followers
He is far and more popular than one of the fighters, including Joshua.
“It doesn’t seem -sonsions. It is an absurd struggle to feed Jake Paul at the level of the fighters on health grounds, at the inexperienced of a very active heavyweight. Although Anthony was not as active,” Gareth A. Davies told the Bumpy ground about a fight between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul.
Joshua’s recent opponents
– Daniel Dubois
– Francis -General
– Otto Wallin
– Robert Helenius
– Jermaine Franklin
Paul’s power, AJ’s chin
This is a fight that Jake Paul can easily win if he lands one of his big power shots. It is not the 2013 factory level AJ that has rolled off the production line that we will see against Paul. Joshua has many miles on him from his 12 -year career.
“It’s a ridiculous battle, And one of the reasons why there would be so many folders is because people would have rubber neck. It’s a car accident fight, “Gareth says, continuing his crackle above his soap box.” On the outside, you just look: ‘There is no way on earth that Jake Paul will survive a batter about Anthony Joshua. You can’t actually believe it. It happens. “
The Joshua against Paul struggle makes sense when one looks at the time of matches now made in the sport. Anthony and Tyson Fury both fought a complete beginner, Francis Ngannou, and the games were approved despite the lack of experience of the former UFC champion.
Joshua-Paul: Commercial Behemoth
“I’m not condoning the fight. I don’t think it should be licensed. I think it’s dangerous for Jake Paul, ‘Davies said of Joshua-Paul. “I think he’ll starch, ironed by Anthony Joshua if they fight. I don’t think we will see the battle next year.
At this point, you can’t exclude a win for Jake. AJ’s punching resistance is 100% gone, he will be 36 by the time they fight in 2026, and will probably be a long dismissal of more than a year. Joshua has been over the hill since 2021. His situation will worsen by the time he is fighting against Paul early next year.
Jake Paul’s boxing impact
The problem is that Joshua’s chin is gone, and he can’t take a punch. It doesn’t matter that Jake did not start his career as a boxer. His power is unmistakable, and if he lands one of his bombs, it will be over for Joshua. This battle can end in the first round if Jake connects. Unlike the clumsy, uncoordinated Daniel Dubois, Paul is an excellent finish.
“Look what he did to Francis Ngannou, just as an example. Ngannou is an experienced fighter with a very heavy punch on him, who did exceptionally well against Tyson Fury, who did not take him seriously enough when they fought,” Gareth said.
If Joshua was willing to fight against a beginner of 0-1, Ngannou, what is the big thing about fighting against Jake Paul? He has more experience in the sport than Francis and showed more talent. Ngannou only had 21 battles under his belt in MMA before going to boxing to get coins. Jake is a much better fighter in box than him.
Last updated on 08/04/2025

