The cruiserweight division has a new name to watch: Jake Paul. Following his recent rise, many fans are now wondering whether he should face Anthony Joshua—and the British star’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has news about it.
Against all doubters, Jake Paul has proven to be a solid boxer. While he still has a long way to go, it seems like the YouTuber is on the right path to becoming a legitimate star in the sport.
After defeating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. by unanimous decision, many fans believe Jake Paul should now face top-tier boxers. Naturally, Anthony Joshua—whom Paul has called out multiple times—appears as one of the main options for the influencer.
Will Anthony Joshua face Jake Paul? Eddie Hearn gives major update on the matter
The rise of Jake Paul is definitely something worth analyzing. The influencer took his transition to boxing seriously, and he is now even recognized by the World Boxing Association (WBA) as one of the top cruiserweights in the world.
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Last Saturday, Jake Paul defeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. by unanimous decision. The YouTuber showed notable improvements in agility and ring control, dominating the former world champion across most of the fight.
Following the win, the WBA ranked Paul as the No. 14 cruiserweight in the world. He then called out Anthony Joshua for a potential bout—and now, the British boxer’s camp has officially responded to the challenge.
Eddie Hearn, Anthony Joshua’s longtime promoter, was asked about Jake Paul’s repeated callouts. Hearn made it clear that he would support the idea if Joshua wants to take the fight, saying he wouldn’t stand in the way if his fighter is genuinely interested.
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“Will AJ (fight Paul)? He’s his own man, but I will be saying, ‘Yeah, go on mate. Go and deal with this guy. Get him out of the game,’” Hearn saidduring an interview with Sky Sports.
“He’s calling out Anthony Joshua, who is a heavyweight monster,” the promoter said, per talkSPORT. “I think Jake Paul is crazy enough to fight Anthony Joshua because the money would be absolutely obscene.”
