Jake Paul predicts Joshua fight could result in $100m payday

Jake Paul has claimed a mega-fight with Anthony Joshua could land both men in the $100 million range — if it actually gets over the line. Speaking this week amid growing buzz, the American boxer-influencer said talks are circling a 2026 heavyweight showdown at a headline-grabbing global venue, with Saudi Arabia widely tipped as the front-runner to stage it.

Paul said the fight makes sense financially due to Joshua’s global profile and his own pay-per-view drawing power. “This is a $100 million fight, for sure,” Paul said. “There’s no one else in boxing right now that brings this level of attention with AJ.”

Joshua, a former two-time world heavyweight champion with 26 wins and 23 knockouts, has not publicly responded, but his camp has previously indicated openness to crossover events if the terms are right. Boxing analysts believe the bout would attract huge sponsorship and broadcast deals, even if contested under modified rules.

Paul, who has won 10 of his 11 professional fights, framed the matchup as both a business move and a sporting challenge. “People doubt me every time,” he added. “That’s exactly why this fight works.”

No contracts have been signed yet, but talks are ongoing as promoters assess commercial interest.