Some fans may believe Jake Paul is taking on more than he can handle, but his ambitions for his boxing career are bolder than ever.
Over the years, Paul has stepped into the ring for several high-profile celebrity boxing bouts, frequently facing former UFC fighters. He maintains that he’s taking his career seriously, with his ultimate goal being championship gold in the near future — especially after his victory over 58-year-old former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson last November.
"The Problem Child" had his eyes on a mega showdown with multi-weight champion Canelo Alvarez. However, the bout failed to come to fruition, with Alvarez outright rejecting the matchup and asserting that he only wanted to face “real fighters.” Instead, the Mexican superstar secured a hefty four-fight deal with Riyadh Season.
But now, Paul has his sights set on a new potential opponent — one who could present an even greater challenge than Alvarez.
During a recent episode of BS w/ Jake Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxer challenged former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, boldly claiming he could edge out "AJ" in a fight.
I know my boundaries; I want to fight Anthony Joshua, because I know I will f**king beat Anthony Joshua's ass," Jake Paul said. "He doesn't have a chin, and he has no skill and he's stiff. I love you Anthony, we'e friends, all this sh*t but I want to fight you.
"The Problem Child" also took to X, posting a photo of what appeared to be a phone call with Joshua. Teasing a potential showdown, he captioned it: "Look who called. 2026 @anthonyjoshua."
The 35-year-old Brit also took to his Instagram Stories, posting a screenshot of his five-minute-plus phone call with Paul.
Jake Paul boasts an 11-1 record and is riding a five-fight win streak. His only setback came in February 2023, when he suffered a split-decision loss to Tommy Fury.
Meanwhile, "AJ" holds a professional record of 28-4 and was last seen in action this past September, where he endured a brutal fifth-round knockout loss to reigning IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois.