Jake Paul News

BJ Penn Staff - November 27, 2025

Almost nobody believes Jake Paul can defeat Anthony Joshua when they box live on Netflix on December 19. There is at least one notable member of the combat sports community who is backing Paul, though. That would be Nate Diaz — and he’s putting his money where his mouth is. Speaking on the social media platform X this week, Diaz revealed that he has placed a $20,000 wager on Paul to win. Given how big of an underdog Paul is, Diaz stands to win $142,000 if he’s right.

BJ Penn Staff - November 27, 2025

There aren’t a lot of people who are giving Jake Paul a chance in his upcoming boxing match with Anthony Joshua. UFC commentator Joe Rogan certainly isn’t. Paul, a social media influencer turned boxer, will take on the former unified heavyweight champion Joshua on Dec. 19. He will be at a massive disadvantage in terms of size, skill, experience, and basically every other factor that matters.

Cole Shelton - November 26, 2025

Jake Paul has full confidence he will shock the world. Paul is set to return to the boxing ring in Miami on December 19th when he takes on two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. It’s a massive step-up in competition for Paul, who’s a huge underdog heading into the bout.

Harry Kettle - November 26, 2025

Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has explained the logic behind his upcoming fight against Jake Paul. Well, it’s happening. Anthony Joshua, the former heavyweight boxing champion of the world, looks set to do battle with Jake Paul in just a matter of weeks in a Netflix boxing superfight. Many people can’t quite believe that it’s happening, but it definitely feels like both men are serious about getting in that ring on December 19.

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.

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.

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.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 16, 2025

UFC CEO Dana White thinks Jake Paul would be making a huge mistake accepting a bout with Anthony Joshua. Paul was expected to meet Gervonta “Tank” Davis before the end of 2025. Plans changed after Davis was slapped with a civil suit where a woman alleged battery and kidnapping. Paul issued a statement blasting “Tank” over the accusations and he pulled the plug on the matchup.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 9, 2025

Jake Paul is quite popular among aging MMA stars after his planned bout against Gervonta “Tank” Davis was canned. Paul and Most Valuable Promotions decided to cancel the boxing match, citing a civil suit against Davis alleging battery and kidnapping. “The Problem Child’s” team has reportedly been exploring several options, such as former UFC stars Nate Diaz and Francis Ngannou.

Curtis Calhoun - November 6, 2025

Coach Kenny Ellis blamed Jake Paul for the Gervonta Davis fight cancellation in a since-deleted social media post. Boxing lost one of its most anticipated fights of the year as the upcoming bout between Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis was cancelled earlier this week. According to Paul and his team, Davis’s ongoing legal troubles, most notably new domestic violence allegations, forced them to scratch the event.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 6, 2025

Timothy Bradley has long traded the boxing gloves for the headset and microphone, but could he be lured into a showdown with Jake Paul? Paul is in need of a new opponent after his team and Most Valuable Promotions decided to forgo a planned clash with Gervonta “Tank” Davis. Recently, Davis was slapped with a civil suit that accuses him of battery and kidnapping. “The Problem Child’s” camp has reportedly explored other options, such as Francis Ngannou and Nate Diaz.

Harry Kettle - November 6, 2025

UFC commentator Daniel Cormier believes Francis Ngannou would knock Jake Paul out cold if the two boxed. As we know, Francis Ngannou is a once-in-a-generation kind of talent. His power is absolutely out of this world and across both mixed martial arts and professional boxing, he’s been able to have a remarkable career up to this point.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 5, 2025

One emerging UFC contender is baffled after Francis Ngannou declined a boxing match against Jake Paul. In the midst of a civil suit against Gervonta “Tank” Davis alleging battery and kidnapping, Paul and Most Valuable Promotions is moving on from the planned boxing attraction. Paul’s team reportedly explored several options, including a showdown with Ngannou.

Cole Shelton - November 4, 2025

Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos is hoping to face Jake Paul next time out. Paul was supposed to box Gervonta Davis, but the fight was canceled after ‘Tank’ was accused in a civil lawsuit filed by ex-girlfriend Courtney Rossel of battery, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Harry Kettle - November 4, 2025

YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul has gone after Gervonta Davis after their planned boxing showdown fell apart. Following his most recent run-in with the law, Gervonta Davis has been pulled from his scheduled bout against Jake Paul. While many fans weren’t overly excited about the idea in the first place, there was certainly some intrigue behind the contest. Alas, ‘The Problem Child’ and his team had been preparing for this eventuality, and it’s happened.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 3, 2025

A UFC Hall of Famer isn’t buying into the possibility of Jake Paul vs. Francis Ngannou. Paul’s team is reportedly exploring options to replace Gervonta “Tank” Davis for his next opponent. Davis is facing a civil suit alleging domestic battery and kidnapping. Mike Coppinger of Ring Magazine reported that Ngannou is one of the names that has been discussed for a potential showdown with Paul.

Harry Kettle - September 24, 2025

Boxing champion Gervonta Davis has provided an update on his apparent $2 million bet with Jake Paul. As we know, Gervonta Davis and Jake Paul will collide in an exhibition boxing match later this year. While many fans and pundits aren’t quite sure how they feel about it, the overwhelming opinion is that the whole thing is a bit controversial. It’s so controversial, in fact, that it had to be moved from Atlanta to Miami as a result of the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission not wanting to sanction the contest.

Curtis Calhoun - September 22, 2025

Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis’ first pre-fight faceoff left many boxing fans perplexed by their ridiculous size difference. WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis and the polarizing Jake Paul are less than two months away from squaring off in one of the biggest fights of the year in the ring. This will mark Paul’s second fight since defeating Mike Tyson last year, and comes after dismantling Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. earlier in 2025.