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Jake Paul Sets Sights on Anthony Joshua: ‘We’re Making This Fight Happen by End of 2026’

Returning to the squared circle in Anaheim, ‘The Problem Child’ added another big win to his resume, handily defeating former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

Jake Paul Sets Sights on Anthony Joshua: 'We’re Making This Fight Happen by End of 2026' 2

While the fight failed to excite even the most staunch of Paul supporters, it was another step in the right direction as the YouTube star continues to try and solidify himself as a legitimate force in the world of professional boxing.

Of course, Paul still has a long way to go before boxing purists forget that most of his wins come from beating a bunch of ex-MMA stars and past-their-prime pugilists, but if Paul gets his wish, he’ll face his toughest test yet come 2026.