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EDDIE HEARN has told Jake Paul to be careful what he wishes for when it comes to calling out Anthony Joshua.YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul brazenly challenged AJ on his podcast with a series of savage swipes. Jake Paul has been warned by Eddie Hearn over fighting Anthony JoshuaCredit: SportsfileJoshua was called out by Jake PaulCredit: GettyAJ looked to quite literally call the American’s bluff by phoning him up – with the two teasing a shock bout in 2026 after a chat on the blower.But promoter Hearn warned that Joshua is no Mike Tyson – the 58-year-old legend Paul beat over eight rounds in November. Hearn told SunSport: “Medically, you’ve gotta be very careful in that fight because that’s dangerous. That’s no joke. “You’re not fighting a 60 year old man, you’re fighting a heavyweight in his prime, that could actually remove your head from your neck and shoulders.READ MORE ON AJ VS JAKE PAUL”It’s also the fight game, it’s prizefighting. So it’s definitely not a fight AJ’s phoning me out going, ‘Make the Jake Paul fight.’ “I don’t know, I mean the world is so mad we’d do it. But you can’t come out and go, ‘AJ’s stiff, AJ’s got no chin… in 2026, I’ll be ready for him!'”What about 2025? We don’t have an opponent yet, so if you really want the fight, we’ll do it in 2025.”But you might have to wait for AJ to get to 60 to give yourself a chance in that fight.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSPaul’s win over Tyson – who returned for his first professional fight in 20 YEARS – was marred in controversy amid the huge age difference. But still over 100 MILLION watched on Netflix – prompting suprise talks to fight Canelo Alvarez in May in Las Vegas.Jake Paul blasts Anthony Joshua and vows to KO heavyweight superstarBut Canelo, 34, walked away from the bout to instead sign a four-fight deal with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh.And with Paul looking for his next opponent, he called out two-time heavyweight world champion Joshua.But Hearn did not bother reaching out to Paul’s camp for talks, explaining: “No, because once they said 2026, it’s just clickbait at that point.”I do acknowledge that Jake is crazy enough, like the Canelo stuff was quite crazy. “But at least Jake’s bigger than Canelo. He’s dwarfed by AJ in every manner.”You’re not fighting a 60 year old man, you’re fighting a heavyweight in his prime, that could actually remove your head from your neck and shoulders.Eddie HearnJoshua, 35, is yet to return since his knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in September and has recently suffered an injury in training. And the 2012 Olympic champ appeared to phone Paul up after the prankster-gone-prizefighter’s bold callout.Paul said: “I want to fight Anthony Joshua – exclusive – because I know I will f***ing beat Anthony Joshua’s ass.”He doesn’t have a chin, and he has no skill and he’s stiff. I love you Anthony, we’e friends, all this s*** but I want to fight you.”And Hearn reckons Paul’s ego is being greased by his peers to the point of actually thinking he could beat AJ, who stands 6ft 6in and weighs 18 STONE.He said: “Look, Jake wouldn’t be what Jake was without being unbelievably deluded. Same with me!”I think everybody, every high achiever is incredibly deluded, but Jake’s got the people around him it’s like, ‘Do you know what? I watched that AJ fight with Dubois, I think you do him you know.’READ MORE SUN STORIES”And everyone goes, ‘Yeah Jake, you do AJ.’ And he’s sitting there going, ‘Yeah bro, tell me again bro, yeah.’ “And then walks out of the room going, ‘I’ll beat AJ.’ And it’s like, OK.”Anthony Joshua pictured with Jake Paul in 2022 More

TOMMY FURY has hit out at Jake Paul following his callout of Anthony Joshua – and teased a rematch with his rival. Fury became the first and so far only to defeat YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul – winning a split-decision in Saudi Arabia in 2023.Tommy Fury hit out at Jake Paul following his callout of Anthony JoshuaCredit: @tommyfuryAnthony Joshua with Jake Paul in Dubai in 2022But the American has bounced back with five wins since and sent social media into a frenzy by brazenly calling out AJ.So Fury – who underwent hand surgery last year to repair an injury – was quick to slam Paul and aimed a dig his way.He said on Instagram: “Just wanted to give a little opinion on everything I’ve been seeing on social media lately. “Jake Paul versus Anthony Joshua – just wanted to come on here and remind everybody that that bum couldn’t even beat me when I basically had a broken hand. READ MORE IN BOXING”I had one hand and he still lost. Jake Paul, I’m still your daddy and everybody weighing this fight up, don’t bother because he ain’t worth a shilling. “And a loss will always be there Mr Paul. Take it easy and have a good day.” Paul, 28, most recently beat Mike Tyson, 58, in November with the fight marred in controversy amid the huge age gap between them. But still over 100 MILLION watched on Netflix – prompting shock talks to fight Canelo Alvarez in May in Las Vegas.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut Canelo, 34, walked away from the bout to instead sign a four-fight deal with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh.And with Paul looking for his next opponent, he called out two-time heavyweight world champion Joshua, 35, on his podcast. Jake Paul reveals talks for Tommy Fury rematch and slams Canelo Alvarez over failed fight Paul said: “I want to fight Anthony Joshua – exclusive – because I know I will f***ing beat Anthony Joshua’s ass.”He doesn’t have a chin, and he has no skill and he’s stiff. I love you Anthony, we’e friends, all this s*** but I want to fight you.” AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn is open to talks and suggested it would earn Joshua £100MILLION and break pay-per-view records. Fury, 25, meanwhile beat Paul’s arch rival KSI, 31, via disputed decision in October 2023 but has not returned since following his surgery. He was due to do so against Darren Till, 32, in January but he pulled out after the ex-UFC star threatened to KICK him in the head. But Fury told fans in a written message: “I’m in the best shape of my life, fit and ready to go. “Got some really big fight news on the way for you guys. Stay tuned!!” READ MORE SUN STORIESPaul did reveals talks for a rematch with Fury, telling SunSport: “Definitely that’s on the docket and those conversations have been going on for quite some time.“I think it is gonna happen when it makes sense for everyone, but for sure it’s gonna happen.”Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul in 2023Credit: AFP More

ANTHONY JOSHUA could bank himself a whopping £100MILLION to fight Jake Paul and break pay-per-view records. YouTube star Paul brazenly called out two-time heavyweight world champion AJ on his podcast. Eddie Hearn with promoter Anthony JoshuaCredit: ReutersJake Paul called out Anthony JoshuaCredit: GettyAnd Joshua appeared to quite literally call the prankster-turned-prizefighter’s bluff by phoning him up. Promoter Eddie Hearn revealed Joshua is on board for the mega-money fight – and threw down the gauntlet to Paul. Hearn told SunSport: “I spoke to AJ shortly after and I mean, look, we don’t own the world heavyweight championship anymore. We’re not chasing undisputed. “That’s always been the dream and will remain the dream until the career ends, but at the same time, we haven’t even got an opponent.READ MORE IN BOXING”So when Jake Paul comes out and you know you’re gonna make £100million to fight Jake Paul, obviously like any man with a brain would go, ‘Oh, OK, line it up.'”All Jake looks at is the money. And I wouldn’t be surprised if Jake did it, honestly, because I think he likes a challenge, but he likes the money.” Paul has 11 wins and only one loss as a boxer, coming via split-decision to Tommy Fury, 25, in 2023.His most recent bout was an eight-round points win over heavyweight great Mike Tyson, 58, in November. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe fight was marred in controversy amid the age gap but still a massive 100 MILLION tuned in to watch on Netflix. And Hearn teased smashing any kind of PPV record if Paul truly did accept a fight with AJ. His box office estimations were: “In the UK two million. In America, two million.”I mean, probably a 10 million pay-per-view fight. But you know, Father Christmas only comes once a year.”But if we ever got that fight, you know it’ll be a dual visit.”Floyd Mayweather’s 2015 blockbuster with Manny Pacquiao currently holds the PPV record with 4.4m buys. And his 2017 crossover fight with UFC superstar Conor McGregor was not far behind with 4.3m.Father Christmas only comes once a year. But if we ever got that fight, you know it’ll be a dual visit.Eddie Hearn on Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul Paul, 28, is yet to return since victory over Tyson and saw a May mega-fight in Las Vegas with Canelo Alvarez, 34 collapse.Canelo pulled out of talks at the 11th hour to instead sign a four-bout deal with Saudi Arabia’s Turki AlalshikhJoshua, 35, is coming off a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois, 27, in September and his return to the ring has been backdated amid an injury. But he weighed 252.5lb (18st) while Paul had to bulk up to 227lb (16st 2lb) for his Tyson fight – meaning there is still TWO STONE between them.And Hearn admitted he did not reach out for talks with Paul’s camp amid the surprise back-and-forth. He said: “Once they said 2026, it’s just clickbait at that point. READ MORE SUN STORIES”I do acknowledge that Jake is crazy enough, like the Canelo stuff was quite crazy.”But at least Jake’s bigger than Canelo. He’s dwarfed by AJ in every manner.”Anthony Joshua with Jake Paul in Dubai in 2022 More