Anthony Joshua News
Jake Paul goes on rant against 'idiot' Francis Ngannou for not accepting December boxing showdown
Curtis Calhoun - November 21, 2025
Tensions continue to escalate between PFL business partners Jake Paul and Francis Ngannou over Ngannou’s recent decline of a fight offer. Jake Paul will face former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua next month in what will easily be the toughest test of his career in the ring. Joshua, who returns for the first time since a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in 2024, will look to hand the polarizing Paul his second-career defeat in boxing.
Jake Paul makes shocking admission ahead of Anthony Joshua boxing match
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 18, 2025
Jake Paul has been quite honest about his upcoming showdown with Anthony Joshua. Fight fans were stunned when Mike Coppinger of Ring Magazine reported that Paul would be facing Joshua on Dec. 19 in Miami. The bout was soon officially announced as an eight-round pro boxing match with a heavyweight limit of 245 pounds.
Jake Paul opens as a gigantic underdog ahead of professional bout against Anthony Joshua
Cole Shelton - November 17, 2025
Jake Paul made a surprising announcement on Monday. Paul announced he’s set to return to the boxing ring in a professional bout on Dec. 19 in Miami on Netflix against two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. Paul was originally supposed to fight Tank Davis on Nov. 14, but that bout was canceled due to Davis being involved in legal issues.
Report: Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua in the works after Gervonta Davis fight canceled
Curtis Calhoun - November 12, 2025
Jake Paul and former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua are reportedly weeks away from a collision course in the ring. Jake Paul was supposed to face longtime lightweight boxing champion Gervonta Davis in a highly anticipated main event next month. Just weeks before the fight, it was announced that the bout was canceled amidst Davis’s ongoing legal troubles surrounding alleged domestic violence.
Jake Paul has accepted a fight against Anthony Joshua, according to Turki Alalshikh
Cole Shelton - July 17, 2025
Jake Paul could have his next fight set, and it would be the biggest challenge of his career. Paul was in talks to fight Canelo Alvarez, but it didn’t come to fruition. After his most recent win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., he called out several boxers, including Anthony Joshua. Now, Turki Alalshikh claims he has a deal done for Joshua to box Paul next time out.
Eddie Hearn reveals talks have begun for possible Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul fight
Harry Kettle - July 14, 2025
Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn has revealed that Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul could legitimately happen. If there’s one thing we know to be true, it’s that Jake Paul is one hell of a promoter. While you may not like what he’s done in boxing thus far, especially in terms of his own career, he knows how to bring eyes to the product. ‘The Problem Child’ has been involved in several high profile bouts, most notably against Mike Tyson, with the fight being broadcast worldwide on Netflix.
UFC legend dreams of booking Jon Jones vs. Anthony Joshua fight in new hybrid sport
BJ Penn Staff - May 13, 2025
UFC legend Vitor Belfort has some big dreams for his life after fighting. Brazil’s Belfort debuted with the UFC way back in 1997. He enjoyed several prominent runs with the promotion. His final run came to an end after a knockout loss to Lyoto Machida in 2018. Highlights of his resume include a light heavyweight title win in 2004, multiple title challenges, and victories over stars like Luke Rockhold, Dan Henderson, and Michael Bisping.
Jake Paul names the one boxer he knows he can't beat: 'I would get torn up'
BJ Penn Staff - March 21, 2025
Jake Paul is full of confidence, but that doesn’t mean he believes he can beat every boxer he encounters in the ring. In fact, there is one boxer he is certain he could not defeat. That would be WBC light heavyweight champion David Benavidez.
Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder likely following Tyson Fury's retirement: "I want to see it now"
Josh Evanoff - January 16, 2025
Saudi boxing promoter Turki Alalshikh wants to see Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder next. Earlier this month, Tyson Fury suddenly announced his retirement from professional boxing. ‘The Gypsy King’ was last seen in the ring in December, suffering a close decision loss to Oleksandr Usyk. While many called for Fury to finally face Anthony Joshua next, the British heavyweight instead decided to hang up the gloves.
Former UFC title challenger slams Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua talk: '5 Years too late'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 5, 2025
One ex-UFC title challenger believes the ship has sailed on Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua. A matchup between Fury and Joshua has long alluded the boxing world for one reason or another. Many believe the typical boxing politics prevented the two from sharing the ring at the peak of their careers. Now that both men are without gold and have tasted defeat more than once, there is a belief that the fight could finally come to fruition.
Anthony Joshua insists Tyson Fury fight has to happen next: "This has to happen in 2025"
Josh Evanoff - January 2, 2025
It appears that former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua is finally ready to lock horns with Tyson Fury. ‘The Gpysy King’ is fresh off his own return to the boxing ring last month in Saudi Arabia. There, Tyson Fury faced Oleksandr Usyk in a rematch of their heavyweight classic in May. For the second straight fight, ‘The Cat’ scored a close decision win over the British boxer. While a sad result for Fury, it did open the door for a long-awaited clash against Anthony Joshua.
Francis Ngannou remains suspicious of KO loss to Anthony Joshua: 'Something unfair definitely happened'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 20, 2024
Francis Ngannou believes the circumstances throughout fight week and on fight night for his clash with Anthony Joshua were suspicious. Ngannou and Joshua collided inside the boxing ring back in March. The heavyweight bout was held inside Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Joshua earned a second-round knockout win and the bout never looked competitive.
Bob Arum says it's "over" for Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder, suggests they fight each other
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 29, 2024
Longtime boxing promoter Bob Arum thinks Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder have seen their best days inside the ring. Joshua recently suffered a brutal fifth-round knockout loss to Daniel Dubois. “AJ” was challenging for Dubois’ IBF heavyweight title. The event brought in nearly 100,000 fans at Wembley Stadium.
Anthony Joshua's promoter clarifies boxer's future after Daniel Dubois loss, rules out retirement
Curtis Calhoun - September 24, 2024
Former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua isn’t planning on hanging up the gloves anytime soon despite suffering one of the most brutal losses of his career. Joshua lost to Daniel Dubois by fifth-round knockout last weekend at Wembley Stadium. The loss snapped a four-fight winning streak, including recent wins over former UFC champ Francis Ngannou and Robert Helenius.
Anthony Joshua breaks his silence following knockout loss to Daniel Dubois: "I have a lot more to bring to the game"
Josh Evanoff - September 23, 2024
Former boxing champion Anthony Joshua has no plans of retiring following his loss to Daniel Dubois. ‘AJ’ and ‘Dynamite’ are fresh off their meeting at Wembley Stadium in London over the weekend. Entering the contest, Anthony Joshua stood as a heavy betting favorite and was coming off a knockout win over Francis Ngannou. Meanwhile, Daniel Dubois claimed IBF gold with a stoppage victory over Filip Hrgovic in June.
Conor McGregor dismisses the idea that Anthony Joshua should retire following KO loss to Daniel Dubois: “Of course he can come back”
Harry Kettle - September 23, 2024
UFC star Conor McGregor has dismissed the idea that Anthony Joshua should retire after his loss to Daniel Dubois. This past weekend, Anthony Joshua battled Daniel Dubois in front of more than 96,000 fans at Wembley. The belief was that with a win, Joshua would vault himself back into undisputed championship contention. Alas, it didn’t quite play out that way, and that’s us putting it lightly.
Anthony Joshua shuts down retirement talks following KO loss to Daniel Dubois: "We're gonna run away?"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 22, 2024
Anthony Joshua has spoken out after suffering a fifth-round KO loss to Daniel Dubois. Joshua challenged Dubois for the IBF heavyweight title this past Saturday. Over 98,000 fans were in attendance at Wembley Stadium to witness the championship fight. While Joshua was a huge favorite going into this one, it was Dubois who scored the biggest win of his pro boxing career.
Eddie Hearn explains why he's more proud of Anthony Joshua than ever despite KO loss to Daniel Dubois
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 22, 2024
Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn has massive praise for Anthony Joshua despite the brutal KO loss to Daniel Dubois. Almost 100,000 fans packed Wembley Stadium for the heavyweight showdown between Joshua and Dubois. The two titans went one-on-one for five rounds in a bout that was dominated by Dubois.