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Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua collapsed after Paul demanded $40 million, which Eddie Hearn rejected.
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Talks fell apart despite early interest and Saudi involvement.
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Joshua now targets a new December opponent ahead of a possible 2026 fight with Tyson Fury.
Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua is dead for December after Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn slammed Paul’s $40 million demand.
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Early talks, even with Saudi adviser Turki Alalshikh and Hearn dropping his $100 million defamation suit—collapsed over that purse.
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Meanwhile, Joshua (28–4, 25 KOs) is lining up a December opponent as he rebuilds from last September’s stoppage by Daniel Dubois.
Tyson Fury even predicted, “Jake Paul knocks him out,” but unless Paul cuts his fee, the fight stays off the table.
As it is now, Joshua focuses on staying active and gears up for his 2026 showdown with Fury while fans wonder if Jake Paul will ever bite the bait.
