Anthony Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) entered his battle with Daniel Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) on September 21, 2024, stuffed with confidence. Nonetheless, the resurgent Dubois, in prime kind, destroyed AJ, stopping him within the fifth spherical at Wembley Stadium, scoring 4 knockdowns on the way in which to victory. Since that devastating loss, hypothesis has been rife about when — or if — AJ will return. Just 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 Battle
Speaking in regards to the potential Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul battle, Hearn stated: “Jake’s a really intelligent man, you recognize. I feel he’s doing nice issues with MVP. I feel he is a bit of bit—he desires to create loopy moments. He desires to make an enormous amount of cash, however generally there’s simply delusion—it might get you in a bit of little bit of hassle. 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 bought individuals round him that inform him how nice he’s trying within the fitness center. That his pace and motion will truly trigger AJ a significant downside. 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 change into undisputed. We don’t personal that. So we’re on the lookout for a battle. And if there’s an enormous amount of cash to have a battle 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.”
