Eddie Hearn has revealed that conversations have taken place over a sensational fight between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul.It was reported in August that a deal for the clash was advancing, even if there were concerns over the bout being on British shores. Joshua appears to be readying himself for a return in the coming weeksGettyPaul, who was due to fight Gervonta Davis before it was called off, has pushed for a bout against former two-time world champion Joshua.Paul told ESPN that it’s ‘the most dangerous fight for me right now’.Hearn has also previously warned the YouTuber-turned-boxer against the fight, telling him: “Be careful what you wish for”.However, the Matchroom Sport chairman kept the door open for his client AJ to take on Paul.Could Joshua vs Paul really happen?Speaking to ESPN, Hearn said: “If we are going to have a run-out fight, why not run out against Jake Paul for a lot of money?“There are ongoing conversations there. I can’t tell you that it’s close or that we have seen a contract. “But if he really wants to fight Joshua, I don’t see why we wouldn’t have a chance to do that fight.“Our focus is on a charge to the world heavyweight championship, and at Tyson Fury. But we can’t control that either.”Hearn then added: “There have been conversations with Jake Paul’s team. “Whether that is a possibility, I don’t know.”Joshua continues to be linked with a fight against PaulGettyPaul is keen to challenge himself against one of boxing’s giantsGettyWill Joshua fight in 2025?Hearn recently sparked intrigue by confirming that Joshua will return to the ring before the end of the year.AJ hasn’t fought since his KO defeat to Daniel Dubois at Wembley in September 2024.Although there are no concrete plans as of yet, Hearn has offered an update on a potential return in the coming weeks.“I don’t know if he will fight in 2025. There is a good chance that he can,” he said. “But when I say that, people say ‘where’ and start analysing every potential venue. “He has started training camp and he’s looking to fight.Hearn has provided an update on whether or not Joshua could fight this yearMatchroom“Whether that’s in February, whether that’s against Jake Paul, or whether it’s on one of our existing shows, anything is possible at this stage.”Hearn added: “It has actually caused me massive problems! They are guessing if it’s Stockton, Birmingham or Ghana. “The answer is, ‘I don’t know.”“There are discussions about a possible Anthony Joshua fight in Africa in 2026,” he also revealed.