Jake Paul's Manager Gets Honest About Potential Anthony Joshua Fight, Outlines Possible Timeline for "Biblical" Showdown
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, AUG 01 – Negotiations for an early 2026 Wembley bout highlight Jake Paul's aim for a world title and Anthony Joshua's pursuit of a major payday, with talks involving key promoters underway.
- On 7/31/2025, Nakisa Bidarian confirmed talks are starting for a possible early 2026 fight with Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium.
- During a BS w/ Jake Paul podcast, Paul revealed they verbally agreed to meet in 2026 after calling out Anthony Joshua earlier this year.
- Promoter discussions have involved Nakisa Bidarian telling Sky Sports, `I think the fight can absolutely happen`, as negotiations with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom intensify.
- Revenue estimates show the fight would generate more than Paul's wins over Mike Tyson and Chavez Jr., due to social media and UK fan base.
- Venue options have expanded to the US, Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, but Wembley Stadium remains a definite possibility for the early 2026 fight.
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