{"id":177475,"date":"2025-06-12T04:34:13","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T04:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/177475\/"},"modified":"2025-06-12T04:34:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T04:34:13","slug":"jake-paul-reveals-details-of-new-private-messages-with-anthony-joshua-ahead-of-potential-2026-showdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/177475\/","title":{"rendered":"Jake Paul reveals details of new private messages with Anthony Joshua ahead of potential 2026 showdown"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"mol-bullets-with-font\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Jake Paul called out Anthony Joshua on his podcast earlier this year<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong>He has now revealed the pair have been in contact again recently<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Paul and Joshua have teased a potential fight for next year on social media\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"author-section byline-plain\">By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/profile-217\/charlotte-daly.html\" class=\"author\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CHARLOTTE DALY<\/a> <\/p>\n<p class=\"byline-section\"> Published:  17:00 EDT, 11 June 2025   |  Updated:  17:10 EDT, 11 June 2025   <\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\"><a style=\"font-weight: bold;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sport\/jake-paul\/index.html\" id=\"mol-2a7a9e60-46fb-11f0-b005-2bd7cfd1b4d3\" rel=\"noopener\">Jake Paul<\/a> has detailed a surprising exchange with two-time heavyweight champion <a style=\"font-weight: bold;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sport\/anthony_joshua\/index.html\" id=\"mol-2a780650-46fb-11f0-b005-2bd7cfd1b4d3\" rel=\"noopener\">Anthony Joshua<\/a>, further fueling speculation of a potential blockbuster showdown between the two.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">In a new interview, the social media star-turned-boxer opened up about a recent private exchange with the Olympic gold medalist, hinting that a clash between the two could be more than just fantasy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Speaking candidly about their behind-the-scenes banter, Paul shared details of a direct message exchange that blended friendly rivalry with light-hearted trash talk.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">When asked about his relationship with AJ following their phone call earlier this year, Paul said: &#8216;It was all nice [speaking to AJ on the phone]. You know, we&#8217;ve been cordial. He DM\u2019d me today, like saying &#8216;lol&#8217; to one of my training clips, and then I sent him a &#8216;lol&#8217; of him getting knocked out.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">According to Paul, the exchange was all in good fun but highlighted a budding tension between the two stars.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">&#8216;I guess we&#8217;re kind of s*** talking behind the scenes a bit,&#8217; he continued. &#8216;But I have a lot of love for Anthony Joshua. I think this type of stuff is funny, and he&#8217;s a great guy.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>   <img decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-2ac8b5c6af07121e\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/99277057-14803445-image-m-2_1749671298842.jpg\" height=\"445\" width=\"634\" alt=\"Jake Paul has revealed he has been in recent contact with Anthony Joshua\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" style=\"max-width:100%\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>   <\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Jake Paul has revealed he has been in recent contact with Anthony Joshua<\/p>\n<p>   <img decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-d8aac72a2fe01db2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/99277065-14803445-Paul_claimed_earlier_this_year_that_Joshua_has_no_chin_or_skill_-m-18_174967529235.jpeg\" height=\"603\" width=\"634\" alt=\"Paul claimed earlier this year that Joshua has 'no chin or skill' and insisted he would beat him\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" style=\"max-width:100%\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>   <\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Paul claimed earlier this year that Joshua has &#8216;no chin or skill&#8217; and insisted he would beat him<\/p>\n<p>   <img decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-ec00e01d85d62cd2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/99277067-14803445-image-a-4_1749671769110.jpg\" height=\"1033\" width=\"634\" alt=\"Joshua responded by calling Paul and teasing a 2026 fight with the YouTuber-turned-boxer\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" style=\"max-width:100%\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>   <\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Joshua responded by calling Paul and teasing a 2026 fight with the YouTuber-turned-boxer<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">While the Problem Child&#8217;s jabs were playful, Paul didn\u2019t hold back when it came to the idea of stepping into the ring with Joshua.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">&#8216;A fight between us would be awesome, and I do believe I can win.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Paul&#8217;s comments regarding the DM&#8217;s came just days after he admitted to Ariel Helwani that a fight between him and AJ is likely to take place in 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">This isn\u2019t the first time Paul has teased a possible bout with Joshua. Back in early 2025, the pair reportedly had a private phone call where tensions ran higher than expected, with Joshua allegedly brushing off Paul\u2019s ambitions as a &#8216;publicity stunt&#8217;.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Paul, in turn, claimed the British heavyweight was underestimating his skills and influence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">&#8216;I know my boundaries,&#8217; he said on his podcast <a style=\"font-weight: bold;\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Uh9wmNpFtPo\">BS w\/ Jake Paul<\/a>. &#8216;I want to fight Anthony Joshua because I know that I will f***ing beat Anthony Joshua&#8217;s a***. He doesn&#8217;t have a chin, and he has no skill and he&#8217;s stiff. And I love you, Anthony. We&#8217;re friends, all this s***, but I want to fight you.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">However, before any dream matchup with Joshua can become reality, Paul must first navigate a dangerous challenge on Saturday, June 28, when he faces former world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\u2018The Problem Child\u2019 returns to the ring riding the momentum of last year\u2019s headline-grabbing points win over the legendary Mike Tyson. But this time, he\u2019s aiming for more than just a victory \u2014 he wants to make a statement.<\/p>\n<p>   <img decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-56b903c6f6b61ecb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/99277445-14803445-image-a-5_1749671940432.jpg\" height=\"453\" width=\"634\" alt=\"Paul must beat Julio Cesar Chavez Jr later this month before thinking about fighting Joshua\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" style=\"max-width:100%\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>   <\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Paul must beat Julio Cesar Chavez Jr later this month before thinking about fighting Joshua<\/p>\n<p>   <img decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-b7d114ab65d0bf49\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/99277501-14803445-image-a-6_1749671996830.jpg\" height=\"423\" width=\"634\" alt=\"It will be Paul's first fight since he beat the legendary Mike Tyson on points last November\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" style=\"max-width:100%\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>   <\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">It will be Paul&#8217;s first fight since he beat the legendary Mike Tyson on points last November<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Standing in his way is Chavez Jr, the former WBC middleweight champion and son of boxing royalty, Julio Cesar Chavez \u2014 a revered three-division world champion and pound-for-pound great. Despite a turbulent career, Chavez Jr remains a seasoned and dangerous opponent, capable of derailing Paul\u2019s ambitions in an instant.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">A dominant performance against Chavez Jr would not only mitigate some of critics but also edge Paul one step closer to the mega-fights he\u2019s been chasing \u2014 names like Canelo Alvarez and Gervonta Davis \u2014 and ultimately, that audacious 2026 showdown with Joshua.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">For Paul, June 28 isn\u2019t just about winning. It\u2019s about proving, once again, that he belongs in the conversation \u2014 even among the sport\u2019s elite.<\/p>\n<p>                    Share or comment on this article:<br \/>\n                        Jake Paul reveals details of new private messages with Anthony Joshua ahead of potential 2026 showdown<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Jake Paul called out Anthony Joshua on his podcast earlier this year He has now revealed the pair&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":177476,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4108],"tags":[5060,1935,92,17819,93,79,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-177475","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-boxing","8":"tag-anthony-joshua","9":"tag-boxing","10":"tag-dailymail","11":"tag-jake-paul","12":"tag-sport","13":"tag-sports","14":"tag-uk","15":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114668533951289283","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177475","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=177475"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177475\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/177476"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=177475"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=177475"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=177475"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}