Jake Paul hints at future fights after loss to Anthony Joshua
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 10:48 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Jake Paul announced plans to return to the ring following a knockout loss to Anthony Joshua on December 19, 2025. Speaking on the Pat McAfee Show, Paul indicated he is in talks with multiple opponents for upcoming boxing and MMA bouts. He mentioned that he expects to be cleared to spar soon and stated that he has learned from fighting elite competitors like Joshua. Paul also expressed interest in a potential MMA fight against Brock Lesnar and noted that a rematch with Nate Diaz is still a possibility after previously defeating Diaz in August 2023.
- •Paul is set to return to fighting after recovery from a broken jaw.
- •He is discussing potential bouts in both boxing and MMA.
- •A match against Brock Lesnar could be a possibility.
- •Paul previously defeated Nate Diaz in a boxing match in August 2023.
- •His comments were made during an interview on July 16, 2026.
- 10:48 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I learned my lesson’: Jake Paul on fighting Anthony Joshua, challenge to Brock Lensar
"Jake Paul plans to keep fighting, with MMA again an option
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