Eddie Hearn Says ‘Very Good Likelihood’ Jake Paul Is Anthony Joshua’s Subsequent Opponent

Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua are in real-deal negotiations to struggle … and AJ’s longtime promoter, Eddie Hearn, says it may occur “early subsequent yr!”

The Matchroom Boxing boss — who has labored alongside Joshua for over a decade — joined Babcock on the “TMZ Sports activities” TV present (airs nightly on FS1) … and Hearn left us shocked.

“I simply thought to myself, that is Jake Paul creating headlines. He is not going to struggle Anthony Joshua. And in each dialog I’ve with [Jake’s partner] Nikisa and MVP, I am like, ‘Oh my God, they really suppose they’ll beat him,'” Eddie mentioned.

Not possibly, not in 5 years … subsequent! And, if anybody would know, it is Eddie, AJ’s rep, who’s on the heart of the discussions.

Does the 28-year-old Downside Youngster, 12-1 (with 7 KOs), and considerably smaller have an opportunity at beating the 35-year-old, 6’6″, 260 lb. former heavyweight champ and Olympic gold medalist?

Eddie says no means.

“This is not Jake Paul combating Mike Tyson … that is AJ, sorry, Jake Paul combating one of the crucial harmful fighters, pound for pound, within the sport.”

Jake clearly feels otherwise.

“I believe it is wildly harmful. I believe Jake Paul is a madman. However, for some purpose, he believes he can beat Anthony Joshua.”

And, EH says “[Jake] will get AJ at 100% of his greatest and most harmful, so, good luck!”

Talking of that Paul and Tyson struggle, whether or not you liked or hated it, it was undeniably an enormous occasion … and with 108 million viewers worldwide, probably the most watched struggle ever.

The reign on prime could also be short-lived, in response to Hearn.

“[Joshua vs. Paul] can be one of many greatest, you already know, pay-per-view fights, the largest. I imply, it could simply be completely big.”

Backside line — it appears like there’s a fantastic likelihood AJ and Jake will quickly share a hoop.