Anthony Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) entered his struggle with Daniel Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) on September 21, 2024, stuffed with confidence. Nevertheless, the resurgent Dubois, in prime type, destroyed AJ, stopping him within the fifth spherical at Wembley Stadium, scoring 4 knockdowns on the best way to victory. Since that devastating loss, hypothesis has been rife about when — or if — AJ will return. Lately Jake Paul introduced that he desires to face Joshua. Eddie Hearn has now spoken to “The Stomping Floor” and revealed his stance on Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul.
Eddie Hearn Clarifies His Stance on Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul
Joshua vs Paul: Hearn Discusses Potential Combat
Speaking in regards to the potential Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul struggle, Hearn stated: “Jake’s a really intelligent man, . I believe he’s doing nice issues with MVP. I believe he is just a little bit—he desires to create loopy moments. He desires to make an enormous amount of cash, however typically there’s simply delusion—it will possibly get you in just a little little bit of trouble. Particularly when it’s bodily.
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“However I genuinely imagine he thinks he can beat Canelo and AJ as a result of he’s obtained individuals round him that inform him how nice he’s wanting within the health club. That his velocity and motion will truly trigger AJ a serious drawback. I imply, it’s fairly weird, but when it really works, it really works.”
Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul: Hearn Reveals AJ’s Willingness
Hearn additionally revealed Joshua’s view on a possible Paul showdown: “When it occurred, I phoned AJ. I stated, ‘Look, I’m going to get the query from the media. What would you like me to say?’ and he stated, ‘Inform them yeah, I’ll do it.’ I imply, why wouldn’t I? We’re not defending world titles. We’re not attempting to turn into undisputed. We don’t personal that. So we’re on the lookout for a struggle. And if there’s an enormous amount of cash to have a struggle with Jake Paul, you’d be an fool not to, after we’re in our place. So yeah, we’d be welcome to it.
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“I don’t just like the 2026 speak. Nothing’s going to alter in a 12 months. If you wish to do it, let’s do it now.”