Jake Paul's Promoter Names 'Next Opponent' After Anthony Joshua Knockout

Jake Paul's promoter has revealed the name of his potential next opponent after being beaten by Anthony Joshua.

Last week, Paul continued his journey in professional boxing with his toughest test yet as he took on two-time world champion and 2012 Olympic gold medalist Joshua.

In front of a packed crowd inside the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, Paul produced a spirited display as he lasted six rounds.

However, the American was eventually stopped after being hit with a huge right hand. Joshua secured the victory by TKO.

Speaking after the match, the 28-year-old stated his intention to challenge for a world title in the future.

He said: "We’re going to heal the broken jaw, come back and fight people my weight and go for the cruiserweight world title. We’re going to heal the broken jaw, come back and fight people my weight and go for the cruiserweight world title.

"I’m going to take a little break. I’ve been going hard for six years. I’m going to take some time off."

Jake Paul was beaten by Anthony Joshua. Image: Getty

Now, Most Valuable Promotions CEO Nakisa Bidarian has named an opponent that Paul could face next.

Speaking to TMZ Sports, Bidarian said: "We haven’t talked about timeline but if he wants to come back in 2026, he put out a post that says “I love this. Time to recover. Back to cruiserweight. Who do you want to see me fight?” so I believe that to be the case but I also want him to get through the holidays right?

"Feel a little bit better then have the conversation with him. There’s no need to rush in terms of what’s next. Tommy Fury is a loss that he wants to avenge."

Jake Paul fought Tommy Fury back in 2023. Image: Getty

He added: "Do I want to pursue the Tommy Fury fight next from an MVP perspective? No, because I don't believe Tommy Fury is reliable. But ultimately it's Jake's call, just like Anthony Joshua was Jake's call.

"So we'll speak to Jake and whatever he wants to do I'll do my hardest and try every effort to make it happen for him."

Back in February 2023, Tommy Fury, brother of heavyweight legend Tyson, beat Paul via majority decision at the Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia.