The date? Supposedly March 8, 2026. The venue? London’s Wembley Stadium. Sounds mega, right?
But here’s the thing: neither side has confirmed it. Absolutely crickets from the official camp. And that’s where things get juicy.
Jake Paul has been teasing a “massive announcement” for weeks. He loves a good troll, doesn’t he? He’s the king of getting us all riled up over absolutely nothing.
Why Would Joshua Even Do This?
Let’s be real for a second. Anthony Joshua is a two-time unified heavyweight champion of the world. He’s fought Wladimir Klitschko, Andy Ruiz, Oleksandr Usyk. He’s a legit, terrifying giant.
Jake Paul is... well, Jake Paul. He’s fought a bunch of retired MMA guys and a 50-year-old Mike Tyson. The size difference alone is ridiculous — Joshua is a natural heavyweight with real power.
So why would AJ step into the ring with him? Money, obviously. And maybe a bit of ego stroking. But also — and this is the funny part — Joshua has nothing to lose.
Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in the sixth round of their fight