This is what boxing promoter Eddie Hearn – who has been his regular promoter since Joshua’s debut in 2013 – said to The Daily Mail. “It’s not finalized yet. There are reports that have been a bit too enthusiastic about this subject. Personally, I think Jake Paul is crazy to fight Joshua, but it’s true: we are in discussions.”
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“At first there were talks for another modest ‘fight’, but now an opportunity has arisen to make 50 times more money,” said Hearn. The boxers reportedly earn 70 million pounds (almost 80 million euros) each if they compete against each other.
Anthony Joshua. © ProShots
Yet there is also a lot of criticism, especially towards Joshua, because he would throw away his status if he fights ‘youtuber’ Paul. “People who criticize this should be honest: what would you do if you were in Joshua’s shoes?” said Hearn, who hopes to provide more clarity early next week.
Gervonta Davis
The fight should take place next month. This makes the one-on-one matchup the replacement for Jake Paul versus Gervonta Davis, which was originally planned. The most important point of discussion still seems to be the platform. Paul already had a deal with Netflix, Joshua is affiliated with DAZN. The latter must therefore also give his approval for the battle.
The plug was pulled on Paul versus Davis at the beginning of this month due to the hefty accusations against Davis. A few days earlier, Davis was accused in court by his ex-girlfriend Courtney Rossel of aggravated assault, unlawful deprivation of liberty, kidnapping and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Paul immediately made it clear that he no longer had anything to do with it Tank wanted to deal with: “I didn’t want to give this woman abuser a platform to grow his fan base and his bank account. My company is a champion of women. It’s terrifying that devilish men like these can rise to the top of culture and sports — even to positions of power.”
Career Anthony Joshua
With Joshua, Paul may have found a more than worthy replacement. The Briton has an excellent track record: 28 victories, 25 of which were with a knockout, compared to three defeats. The multiple world champion has not fought for over a year after his clash with Daniel Dubois (defeat) last year in September. Paul fought this year and won against the Mexican Julio Cesar Chavez.