{
  "id": 16976362,
  "title": "Paul open to Joshua rematch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/paul-open-to-joshua-rematch-16976362",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T23:44:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/paul-open-to-joshua-rematch/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jake Paul is open to a potential rematch with Anthony Joshua, according to his co-founder, Nakisa Bidarian. The two had a heavyweight bout on December 19, 2025, at the Kaseya Centre in Miami, with Joshua ultimately knocking out Paul in the sixth round. Paul suffered a broken jaw and underwent surgery, being indefinitely suspended from boxing following the incident. A second surgery was required a few months later, but Paul insists the injury did not significantly impact him. In an interview with Sun Sport, Bidarian confirmed that Paul is medically cleared for a comeback and is currently seeking an opponent. He also expressed interest in facing the winner of the upcoming bout between Joshua and Tyson Fury.",
  "summary": "Jake Paul is prepared for a rematch against Anthony Joshua following their heavyweight bout on December 19, 2025, at the Kaseya Centre in Miami. According to Punch Nigeria, Joshua knocked out Paul in the sixth round, resulting in a broken jaw for Paul that required immediate surgery and a second operation several months later. While Paul has claimed the injury did not hurt him, Punch Nigeria reports that Most Valuable Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian stated Paul is now medically cleared and looking for an opponent for his comeback.\n\nBidarian told Sun Sport that while a rematch with Joshua is the ideal scenario for Paul, he would also be willing to fight the winner of the upcoming fight between Joshua and Tyson Fury. That matchup is scheduled for December 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, for the WBA super heavyweight title. Bidarian noted that he and Paul have discussed the psychological impact such an injury can have on a fighter during the return process.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}