Imagine this. The O2 Arena in London. 20,000 British fans, all screaming for Joshua. And then you have Jake Paul, the American villain par excellence, walking out to boos that shake the building.
British crowds are legendary for their banter. They will chant, they will sing, and they will roast Jake Paul’s haircut, his brother, and his entire life choices. It’s going to be absolute theater.
Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua: What time the fight starts in the UK and
Jake loves being the bad guy. He thrives on it. So in a way, the UK atmosphere is the perfect stage for his biggest performance. Or his biggest embarrassment—we’ll see.
The Timeline: Don’t Hold Your Breath
As of right now, there’s no signed contract. This is still in the “tweets and rumors” phase. But the boxing world moves fast, and this kind of circus is too profitable to ignore.
If it does happen, we’re probably looking at late 2026 or early 2026. That gives both men time to train, get in shape, and for Jake to order custom trunks with “Heavyweight Surprise” printed on the back.
Honestly, I’d block out your calendar now. You don’t want to miss this. Even if it’s a disaster, it will be a hysterical disaster.