Joe Rogan has a concerning theory about Jake Paul aiming to fight Anthony Joshua but not before 2026

Jake Paul wants a boxing match against Anthony Joshua, but Joe Rogan floated a concerning theory that might be at play. Paul has made a career in boxing out of stirring the pot and his latest callout is no different.

The YouTuber-turned-boxer has now set his sights on former boxing heavyweight champion Joshua. He also expressed confidence in his ability to beat the UK boxing star.

Reacting to Paul's comments on a recent JRE Fight Companion episode, Rogan suggested Paul isn’t looking to fight Joshua immediately because he knows he’s not ready. He said:

"Jake wants to fight Anthony Joshua now? So he wants to fight Anthony Joshua in 2026...Well, like, what about fight him now? He's [Paul] like, 'No, I want to wait till 2026.' [I think he] put on all the steroids."

Check out Joe Rogan's comments below:

Paul’s callout comes after a frustrating period where he has struggled to lock down an opponent. He was in talks with Canelo Alvarez for a blockbuster clash, but that fight fell apart.

Paul also revealed shocking details about Alvarez’s alleged $100M deal with Turki Alalshikh, head of Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Season. Paul claims Alalshikh sabotaged a potential fight between him and Alvarez, offering threats to deter the Mexican from facing Paul.

Allegedly, Alalshikh pressured Alvarez to cancel their planned fight and threatened his three-fight deal if the bout proceeded. 'The Problem Child' even tried to set up a fight with Gervonta Davis, but the American's controversial draw with Lamont Roach Jr. put an end to those plans.

Despite his confidence, Paul stepping in with a heavyweight like Joshua would be a massive jump in competition. Paul has beaten prominent names in MMA, while he seemingly remains untested against legitimate top-tier boxers. He holds victories over the likes of Anderson Silva, Nate Diaz, and Tyron Woodley.