Jake Paul will return in 2026.
Haters may not like it (or even care) but “El Gallo” will continue to compete until it’s no longer profitable. But now that Paul is coming off a decisive, sixth-round knockout loss to Anthony Joshua earlier this month in Miami, he may not have the same clout when it comes to booking opponents.
Especially when so many of the top names remain uninterested in the matchup.
That hasn’t stopped the bookies at BetOnline.ag from laying odds on Paul’s next opponent, a list that includes former UFC champions Francis Ngannou and Conor McGregor, as well as popular streamers KSI and Mr. Beast. Aging boxers Canelo Alvarez and Manny Pacquiao also made the cut.
Jake Paul Next Opponent
Conor McGregor 7/2 (+350)
Francis Ngannou 15/4 (+375)
Tommy Fury 5/1
Canelo Alvarez 6/1
Manny Pacquiao 13/2 (+650)
Gervonta Davis 7/1
Ryan Garcia 7/1
KSI 9/1
Floyd Mayweather 14/1
Oleksandr Usyk 20/1
Mr. Beast 66/1
Will Jake Paul fight in 2026?
Yes -150 (2/3)
No +110 (11/10)
Francis Ngannou vs. Jake Paul
Francis Ngannou -1500 (1/15)
Jake Paul +600 (6/1)
The 28 year-old Paul is unlikely to compete until mid-2026 after suffering a broken jaw.
“A nice little ass whooping from one of the best to ever do it so I love this s—t,” Paul said after his Joshua fight. “And I’m going to come back and get a world championship belt at some point.”
