{"id":271617,"date":"2025-11-09T07:27:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T07:27:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/271617\/"},"modified":"2025-11-09T07:27:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-09T07:27:15","slug":"anthony-joshua-francis-ngannou-who-will-jake-paul-fight-now-after-gervonta-davis-cancellation-boxing-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/271617\/","title":{"rendered":"Anthony Joshua? Francis Ngannou? Who will Jake Paul fight now after Gervonta Davis cancellation | Boxing News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Jake Paul cancelled his November exhibition after a civil lawsuit was filed against Gervonta Davis. With Paul still looking to box in December, Sky Sports\u2019 Andy Scott considers what his options are\u2026 <\/p>\n<p>Francis Ngannou<\/p>\n<p>Ngannou seems to have ruled himself out, citing the disrespect of moving from a lightweight boxing titlist to a former UFC heavyweight champion.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s not about the number,&#8221; Ngannou added.<\/p>\n<p>But the spectacle certainly would have captured the fans&#8217; imagination.<\/p>\n<p>        Spreaker<\/p>\n<p>                This content is provided by Spreaker, which may be using cookies and other technologies.<br \/>\n                To show you this content, we need your permission to use cookies.<br \/>\n                You can use the buttons below to amend your preferences to enable Spreaker cookies or to allow those cookies just once.<br \/>\n                You can change your settings at any time via the <a href=\"#privacy-options\">Privacy Options<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>                Unfortunately we have been unable to verify if you have consented to Spreaker cookies.<br \/>\n                To view this content you can use the button below to allow Spreaker cookies for this session only.<\/p>\n<p>                <a href=\"#\" class=\"ui-consent-roadblock-body__link ui-consent-roadblock-permanently\" data-single-click-vendor-name=\"spreaker\" data-show-on-fallback=\"false\" data-testid=\"consent-roadblock-allow\">Enable Cookies<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"ui-consent-roadblock-body__link ui-consent-roadblock-once\" data-single-click-vendor-name=\"spreaker\" data-testid=\"consent-roadblock-allow-once\">Allow Cookies Once<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Andre Ward<\/p>\n<p>The former pound-for-pound star and two-weight world champion has long resisted a boxing comeback.<\/p>\n<p>But he maintains a high-level of fitness and according to boxing insiders is still a regular in the gym.<\/p>\n<p>At 41, Ward is a long shot but is yet to rule himself out publicly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sdc-site-video__accessibility-message\" data-role=\"accessibility-message\">Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/skysports-jake-paul-boxing_7067880.jpg\" alt=\"Thumbnail\"  aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"sdc-site-video__poster-img excluded-image\" data-testid=\"sitewide-video-poster\"\/><\/p>\n<p>              Jake Paul reveals a fight with the former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua can happen in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Nate Diaz<\/p>\n<p>The pair have already fought, with Paul winning on points back in August 2023. Diaz, an MMA great, brings crossover appeal.<\/p>\n<p>He could well be the front-runner having accepted the fight offer on his social media channels.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sdc-site-video__accessibility-message\" data-role=\"accessibility-message\">Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/skysports-paul-davis_7029132.jpg\" alt=\"Face off\"  aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"sdc-site-video__poster-img excluded-image\" data-testid=\"sitewide-video-poster\"\/><\/p>\n<p>              Jake Paul adopts fighting stance to Gervonta Davis as the pair face off.<\/p>\n<p>Anthony Joshua<\/p>\n<p>AJ is planning to fight before the end of the year, has been linked to Paul in the past and has boxed in a cross-over contest when he flattened Francis Ngannou.<\/p>\n<p>But it could be viewed as a waste of a promotion for Joshua to step in as a late notice opponent.<\/p>\n<p>If their fight ever happened it could be enormous with a proper build-up.<\/p>\n<p>Rival broadcaster issues could also be a barrier to getting any sort of agreement over the line.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sdc-site-video__accessibility-message\" data-role=\"accessibility-message\">Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/skysports-aj-jake-paul-boxing_6953059.jpg\" alt=\"AJ BOXING JAKE PAUL \"  aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"sdc-site-video__poster-img excluded-image\" data-testid=\"sitewide-video-poster\"\/><\/p>\n<p>              Jake Paul says a fight against Anthony Joshua fight is looking likely for next year, and admits he wants the &#8216;challenge&#8217;. Pictures courtesy of MVP.<\/p>\n<p>Other possibles<\/p>\n<p>Ryan Garcia and Terence Crawford have also been mentioned online as being contacted by MVP, Paul&#8217;s promotional company.<\/p>\n<p>Whoever it may be, the clock is ticking for the &#8220;Problem Child&#8221; to find a solution.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Jake Paul cancelled his November exhibition after a civil lawsuit was filed against Gervonta Davis. 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