SHOCK FIGURES EMERGE FOR ANTHONY JOSHUA’S UPCOMING BOXING CLASH
Anthony Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, reveals the staggering $100 million price tag to make a fight with Jake Paul happen. Hearn confirms talks are ongoing but questions the bout if Paul loses to Gervonta Davis.
Joshua has accumulated some noteworthy victories in his 32 professional fights to date, including victories against Alexander Povetkin, Joseph Parker, and Wladimir Klitschko. Joshua bounced back with four consecutive victories after losing back-to-back to No. 1-ranked heavyweight Oleksandr Usyk, but he lost to Daniel Dubois last year for the fourth time in his career.
Joshua is scheduled to return in early 2026, having been abroad for around 18 months. Even though he has been connected to five potential opponents, one has obviously risen to the top of the list due to the enormous amount of money that such a bout would bring in.
The Potential Earnings from Anthony Joshua's Upcoming Battle
Before the pugilistic troll turned to Gervonta Davis on Netflix, Jake Paul, a creator-turned-boxer, had a spectacularly successful career in combat sports, feasting on outmatched opponents in front of sizable audiences. He, too, appeared to be a possibility. In any case, Hearn says Paul is still a possibility as long as Tank does not crush him in mid-November at the Kaseya Centre in Miami.
Hearn told TMZ Sports that "the talk continues with Nikisa Bidarian, Paul's boxing right-hand man and co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions.
They want to fight Anthony Joshua, they are telling me.
"How could we possibly do an Anthony Joshua bout if they get chinned by Gervonta Davis, who weighs 135 pounds?" Hearn went on.
Joshua has his own tastes. "AJ is interested in facing Tyson Fury. The largest battle going on right now is that one.
But there is a cost for everyone. "Listen, who would refuse to give us $100 million to ignite Jake Paul in just one minute?"
Naturally, Joshua has experience competing in crossover events; in 2024, he defeated former UFC champion Francis Ngannou in two rounds. Hearn is probably sending a message to rivals and other promoters that this is the amount required to effectively get them to the bargaining table by mentioning Joshua's price in such a public setting.
THE EIGHT-FIGURE GAMBLE: CONOR BENN SIGNS A MASSIVE ONE-FIGHT DEAL WITH ZUFFA BOXING
Conor Benn joins Zuffa Boxing! Discover why he left Eddie Hearn, the details of his 8-figure deal, and Dana White's global plans.
Zuffa Boxing just landed one of the top welterweights out there, Conor Benn. The up-and-coming promotion announced Benn’s signing, adding even more star power to its growing roster.
Benn, 29, is riding high after a huge win over Chris Eubank Jr last November, finally getting his revenge after Eubank handed him his first-ever loss just seven months before. Right now, Benn stands at 24-1, with 14 knockouts. He’s held the WBA Continental Europe Welterweight title, too. There’s no date or opponent set for his Zuffa debut yet, but this is a big move for Dana White and his crew, who are serious about building a roster packed with champions and big names.
“I’m filled with excitement and hunger for what’s ahead with Zuffa Boxing,” Benn said in a press release. “I want the legacy fights, the biggest nights, the biggest stages. I fear no man at any weight, and I’m ready to give the fans the fights they’ve been calling for. I’m in my prime, and together we have bold, ambitious plans.”
Dana White is just as fired up. “Conor Benn is an absolute beast and a superstar,” he said. “He shows up every time and destroys people, and now some of the best fighters in the world are calling him out. He’s ready for a world title next, and I can’t wait to see him compete in Zuffa Boxing. He’s going to be a huge addition to a growing stable of very talented boxers.”
Sports Illustrated reports that Benn’s contract is a one-fight, eight-figure deal, though neither White nor Benn has confirmed that.
This move also heats the ongoing rivalry between Dana White and Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn. Benn had been with Hearn ever since he turned pro in 2016, but now he’s switched sides. Earlier this year, White and his team also grabbed IBF and The Ring cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia, another former Hearn fighter.
Lately, Hearn and White have been trading shots in the media, which is wild considering they used to get along before White jumped into boxing. With two big signings already in the bag, Zuffa is out to prove it means business. And you just know they’re not stopping here.
CRIS CYBORG EYES HISTORY: MMA LEGEND SET FOR WIBA WORLD TITLE BOXING MATCH ON MARCH 28
Cris Cyborg makes history! Discover how she plans to hold MMA and boxing world titles simultaneously on March 28 in Brazil.
Cris Cyborg is about to chase a slice of history on March 28.
Since leaving the UFC back in 2019, the former featherweight champ hasn’t slowed down one bit. She grabbed the Bellator 145-pound title, then picked up another belt in the Professional Fighters League. It’s like every time she shows up somewhere new, she leaves with gold.
Now, in 2026, Cyborg says she’s on her retirement tour. But she’s not just coasting to the finish line; she’s still looking to add something big to her legacy. This time, she’s stepping into a boxing ring, not an MMA cage.
It’s been a while since Cyborg lost a fight. That was back at UFC 232 against Amanda Nunes. Since then? She’s rattled off nine straight wins in MMA, but that’s only half the story. She started boxing in 2022, and she hasn’t lost there either: seven wins, no defeats.
On March 28, Cyborg gets her biggest boxing test yet. She’ll fight Paulina Cardona for the WIBA super welterweight belt. Winning would make her the first fighter ever to hold world titles in both MMA and boxing at the same time. Big names like Amanda Serrano and Holly Holm have held this belt before, so it’s not just any title.
Journalist James Lynch broke the news online and pointed out just how rare this accomplishment would be. If Cyborg pulls it off, she’ll stamp her name in the record books, plain and simple.
Let’s talk about her opponent. Cardona’s been in the ring a lot – 68 pro fights, to be exact – but her record isn’t exactly stellar. She’s 27-34-7, has been knocked out 15 times, and has only managed two wins in her last 14 outings. So, yeah, Cyborg’s the clear favourite here, and people are already raising eyebrows about the level of competition she’s been facing in boxing.
Still, history’s on the line in Curitiba, Brazil. All eyes are on Cyborg to see if she can pull off something no one else has done before.