Jake Paul has expressed that he has “learned” his “lesson” after facing Anthony Joshua, who broke his jaw during their professional boxing match in Miami last December. The bout ended in a stoppage in the sixth round, marking Paul’s second defeat in his professional career, following his earlier loss to Tommy Fury in 2023. Since then, Paul has been focused on his recovery and has not stepped into the ring.

In a recent appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, the 29-year-old American provided an optimistic update on his progress.

• “I’m going to get cleared officially to spar in the next couple of weeks,” Paul mentioned.
• He is eager to return to fighting and hinted at exploring MMA (mixed martial arts) opportunities.
• Reflecting on his experience, he commented, “I just probably won’t fight Olympic gold-medal heavyweights anymore. I learned my lesson.”

Paul confirmed that discussions are ongoing with multiple potential opponents for his comeback. He also reiterated his desire to make the long-anticipated fight with Nate Diaz happen.

In their previous encounter in 2023, Paul outpointed Diaz, who recently faced Mike Perry in an MMA match promoted by Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions.

Additionally, Paul mentioned the possibility of a matchup with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, stating, “He needs the money.”

As for Joshua, he is set to return to the ring on July 25, facing Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia. This bout serves as a warm-up for his highly anticipated clash with Tyson Fury, which could potentially take place at Wembley Stadium in November, contingent on specific scheduling conditions.